In a world of pretty pink princesses, where women in fairy tales and fiction are often cast in subordinate roles, it's not always easy to find strong and positive female role models for our daughters. Here, Circle of Moms members suggest eight books that have female characters young girls will be inspired by.
With the Summer school break quickly approaching, now's the perfect time to add some fresh titles to your child's bookshelf. To help, we asked moms who have also been teachers to share some of their favorite children's stories. Whether you have a color-loving toddler, a beginning reader needing practice, or a preteen looking for an exciting plot, there's something in here for kids of all ages.
There's no doubt that it's exciting — for a mom and kid alike — when little ones are asked to be in a wedding. But it's also normal for them to be a little confused about the role or nervous about walking down the aisle in front of a crowd of people. One way to help them get ready for their job as ring bearer or flower girl? Books that follow characters going through the same feelings on the big day. Here, we've gathered stories that are funny, sweet, and relatable that will give them that extra confidence to walk down the aisle with a big smile.
When it comes to kids room decor, wall decals have been popular for years. But for literature-loving little ones (and their parents), a new collection from Walls360 is truly transformative. Beloved children's books like Corduroy, The Little Prince, Paddington Bear, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar are brought to life as the illustrations on their pages are turned into life-size wall decals. The images are ones that have been familiar for years, but they become new again when they're brought into your very own space.
Which iconic images would you pick for your child's room?
Whether you discovered it during your own childhood or after you became a parent, we all have the one holiday book that brings us back to those special nights, waiting to hear reindeer hooves on your roof and wondering what gifts the next day would bring. Yep, there's something magical about this time of year, and that magic is captured in the following 19 children's books. From flying reindeer to mischievous elves to classic Christmas tales of trips to the North Pole, these books prove that this season is the most wonderful time of the year — especially for budding readers. Did we forget your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
I'm always looking for new books to add to my daughter's collection, and I'll admit, my favorites come with whimsical stories and modern illustrations that appeal as much to adults as they do to kids. That's why I'm so excited for this latest batch of children's books, 11 newcomers that are so beautiful and cool, I won't mind reading them over and over again. Any of them would be a great addition to your child's holiday stocking, so keep clicking to find your favorites.
If you haven't seen Henry, the Flying Baby, the genius creation of NYC-based photographer Rachel Hulin, then now's the time to get acquainted. Shortly after baby Henry's birth in 2011, Rachel started making him fly (with a little help from Photoshop, of course). Since then, Henry has been photographed gliding over fields and kitchen sinks, though his backyard, and even up to a Ferris wheel, and the amazing results have been featured in Time magazine and on CBS News, ABC News, CNN, and the Today show.
Henry, now 18 months, is getting a little old to fly, but his mom's awesome photos are still soaring. This week, Rachel is launching a new site selling prints of her Henry photos, and she just announced the series is becoming a book! Out April 9, 2013, Flying Henry ($13) will be a 40-page fantasy book for infants and toddlers following a baby who develops the magical ability to fly. The new book promises lots of new photos of Henry's airborn adventures, but while you wait, check out some of our favorite shots.
Source: Rachel Hulin
