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Christina Louise

Storytime & Reading

Mother and daughter reading a picture book together inside a cozy teepee reading nook at home.

How to Choose Picture Books for Children: 5 Things Parents Should Look For

Choosing a picture book for your child should be an enjoyable experience, but with so many wonderful stories available, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Should you choose a colorful book about animals, a funny adventure, or a story that teaches an important life lesson? And how do you know whether […]

Parent and child playing reading games together with a picture book at home.

5 Simple Reading Games Kids Love

Reading games for kids are a wonderful way to turn story time into an interactive experience that children look forward to every day. A favorite picture book can become much more than a bedtime story. With just a little creativity, it can inspire conversations, spark imagination, and help children practice […]

Parent reading a picture book with a child at bedtime to help kids understand emotions and feelings

How Picture Books Help Kids Understand Their Feelings

Picture books do much more than entertain children. They can also help young readers understand emotions, build empathy, and learn how to express what they are feeling. Through simple stories and relatable characters, children gain valuable emotional skills that can support them both at home and in everyday life. Many […]

Parent reading a picture book with a child at bedtime showing how kids enjoy repeating favorite stories and familiar books

Why Kids Love Repetition in Stories

If you’ve ever read the same book to a child for the fifth time in a row, and then been asked to read it again, you’re not alone. It’s something many parents and caregivers notice. A child will choose one favorite story and return to it again and again, often […]