One of my favorite things to do is hang out in a neighborhood book store and check out the new picture books. As a matter of fact, when my husband...
Great New Picture Books About Dragons, Beach and Twins
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Playonwords.com Presents Their Fall PAL Awards
We're excited to share our Fall PAL Awards--Best Toys, Games and Media that Spark Language Development Through Play. I continue to be fascinated by...
Best New Picture Books to Spark Conversation and Language Learning
I've promised to get out some lists of my favorites, whether tech toys, games, pretend play toys or books. Well I just love hanging out at the book...
“Ada Twist, Scientist” Inspires Girl Power
I’ve enjoyed reading Rosie Revere, Engineer and Izzy Peck, Architect for many engaging language lessons with kids They love the stories that provide...
Two Speckled Eggs by Jennifer Mann, Lesson Plans
I've started up my video reviews, giving language boosting tips to parents, using favorite PAL Award winning toys, books and games. I couldn't...
“Rain Brings Frogs: A Little Book of Hope”
Want a little sunshine on a cloudy day? Pick up Maryann Cocca-Leffler's "Rain Brings Frogs: A Little Book of Hope" to leave a smile on your face. In...
The Splendid Spotted Snake by Schwartz and Wilensky
"The Splendid Spotted Snake"grows on you as each page turned reveals an added link to our slithery friend. Kids love the magic ribbon technology as...
“Art and Max” by David Wiesner
Master painter, Arthur, a work of magnificent reptile art himself, is putting the finishing touches on his portrait when energetic Max bounds onto...
“3-D Animal Homes” by Barbara Taylor, Silver Dolphin
A great resource on animal architects, insect cities, water homes and nest builders, this book introduces kids to the language of nature. With...
“ABC Animal Jamboree” by Giles Andreae
Celebrate the alphabet with this party of animals from an angelfish to a zebra with lots of fun in between. The bold, snappy illustrations pop off...
“The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark” by Diesen
Our friend, the Pout-Pout Fish, is back embarking on a new adventure of courage and friendship. Author, Deborah Diesen’s power packed verse draws...
“The Junkyard Wonders” by Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco's, "The Junkyard Wonders," based on her life story, is an inspirational picture of a child's possibilities not disabilities. Young...
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