Books, literacy tips, andmore!
MAY 2025 | ISSUE 10
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“Gather, Make, & Wait” Get inspired to create anything and everything in this sweet book This book will teach your little one that to be patient with their creations and they have the capacity to make anything they want big or small! This one has soft illustrations and easy text that make for a great story!
Teach colors to your little one with ease by way of Bear! Follow Bear and Mouse on their walk and find out all the different colors bear notices around him!
This wordless picture book by Christian Robinson is sure to spark great conversations between you and your kiddo. Filled with dynamic art work, follow along with a little girl and her cat go on an adventure with themselves.
Inspired by the life of artist Alma Thomas, learn about Alma’s expressionist art style! Little Alma used the world around her to create her art. Inspired by Alma’s story? Feel free to try to make your own Alma inspired art at home!
This cute read-aloud is filled with seek & find elements with a focus on colors that will be sure to grab your young reader’s attention. Packed with rhymes and cozy illustrations, follow little mouse as she makes her way around the world!
Ever wondered how crayons are made? Well find out in this picture book biography about Edward Binney, who created everyone’s favorite coloring tool!
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BEYOND THE BOOK:
Blackberries are starting to ripen! Forage or head to your local farmers market for some fresh blackberries, and enjoy making and munching on this (allergy friendly) sweet treat! Recipe is linked above!
Celebrate this years summer reading theme ‘Color Your World’ with an activity all about colors! The walking water rainbow experiment uses household objects and will amaze your little scientist! Activity is linked above!
This interactive scavenger hunt will get your kiddo excited to practice colors! Get some fresh air while you search for nature items to match the colors on the board Activity is linked above!
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