Just in time for Summer this is the perfect book to add to your library! Doesn’t a wolf deserve a vacation, too? Bernard, the clever, cookie-munching hero of Delphine Perret’s award-winning book, certainly thinks so. So when he learns that his pal Louis is vacationing by the sea with his...

Add Barnes & Noble to the growing list of retailers that offer rewards programs for shopping. What we like best about this one? It’s geared towards kids! It’s free and easy to sign up! As a welcome gift, when you join B&N Kids’ Club™ online or in a Barnes & Noble store,...

As a devoted reader of all kinds of parenting books, I have to say this one was great. It’s not just a list of how things should be done, it’s more of an anthropological survey of a way of life. The author, Pamela Druckerman, is an American who moves to France and notices that French women...

We like finding books for all occasions and Back to School is no exception! So whether you’re happy, sad, excited or anxious about your little one heading off to school this year, here are some books to read with them to help get them (and you!) ready for the BIG day! A Place Called Kindergarten...

The Secrets of Droon is a series of 40+ books that have been a hit at our house. Because I have a son and daughter, I have to find books that keep both of them engaged. This series has magic, adventure, royalty, and is creative. It has been described as Harry Potter for the younger crowd. The reading...

Moving from the toddler board books that are loaded with pictures was a big deal for us. Our very first “real” book was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We chose this book because of our friend Rachel at Grasping for Objectivity’s recommendation. (See her list of over 200 great books here.) Charlie...

By Kristen Berthiaume Books to Use When Talking to Kids About Feelings and Stuff This month, instead of a regular article, I’m highlighting some of the best children’s books I’ve found to start conversations about expressing feelings and handling problems. These are all books I’ve used in my...

Here at BirminghamMommy.com we love to read. When summertime rolls around we seem to increase the pace at which we are checking out books and loading up our Nooks. We’ve come across some great reads and thought we would share them with you.   Angie: What I’m reading right now: The Age...

One thing to keep those little brains engaged during the summer is to get involved in the Summer Reading Program at your local Library – Many will start registration this week and will be hosting some really cool kickoff parties and prizes for those completing their books – Here are some...

If you can’t seem to get enough of Katniss Everdeen, try some of these series that are supposed to satisfy the pickiest HG fan! 1.  Gone, by Michael Grant (Most agree this is the best fit) Except for the young. Teens. Middle schoolers. Toddlers. But not one single adult. No teachers, no cops,...