Articles in which we pair together two books and include extension activities.
This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Shanti Liu My parents immigrated to the United States from Fuzhou, Fujian, China. From then on, my mom and dad felt that very little truly belonged to them. The food they ate was unfamiliar, the houses they lived in were temporary, and the country they built their […]
Roots: Stories of Gardening, Identity, and Belonging Read More »
This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Sophie Morris. Found all over the world, the lotus flower has inspired humankind for centuries. Generations of lotus rising from the murky waters and striving towards sunlight turned it into a symbol of resilience and beauty across cultures. Picture books offer a unique and accessible glimpse into
Little Seeds, Big Lessons: Growing with the Lotus Flower Read More »
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend reading from them. Butterflies inspire people all over the globe with their silent, beautiful, often iridescent wings. They also serve as reminders of our own and nature’s fragility: they appear,
Butterflies Need Safety, Too Read More »
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend reading from them. Picture books pack the power to introduce, share, and discuss a wide range of topics, including current events that can often be difficult for young minds to
Carrying Home in Our Hearts: Picture Books That Illuminate Refugee Experiences Read More »
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend reading from them. Mathematics in its many forms—arithmetic, geometry, algebra, calculus, and more—comes with rules that can seem daunting. In fact, those rules can be both imagination-provoking and fun! In
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. As a new year begins, it often offers children and adults a fresh invitation to explore, grow, and try things they may have never done before. For
Big Feelings, Brave Steps Read More »
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. Two new picture books, each released in the US in both English and Spanish editions, center needlework as a way many families keep alive family stories and
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This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. From a single point to a line, from a flat area created by connecting lines to a multidimensional entity, our concrete and imaginary worlds both supply us
Get in Shape with a Pair of Picture Books Read More »
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. Owls have long fascinated children with their wide eyes, quiet flight, and mysterious nocturnal habits. Their presence in stories sparks imagination and invites questions about
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