Books

Between typical Seacoast weather and Covid, we’re all facing more at-home time in the next few months. I am keeping that in mind when I buy presents for the kids on my list this holiday season. We will definitely...

Consider this my resume for why I'm qualified to give book reviews . . . I read a lot. Across many genres. I have plenty of time when I ignore dirty dishes, basic hygiene, and also my children to enjoy...

Learning how to use audiobooks with my young kids this summer has been a game changer for our family. And full disclosure, I’d never thought to do this until recently! I always pictured audiobooks being used primarily by older...

In my world, there’s no such thing as having too many books on your to-read list. I will listen eagerly anytime someone wants to recommend a good read for me or my kids.  Since I’ve been a confirmed book...

Whether this September brings homeschooling, remote schooling, hybrid schooling, or in-person schooling, we all need more stories of kindness. Rather than launch into my traditional back-to-school book roundup, I want to share some empathy-building, bucket-filling children's books about kindness...

Do you and your kids ever find yourselves in a reading rut? This happens to me all the time. It’s so easy to reach for the same few picture books over and over again. And while rereading books with...

Imagine this scenario: you are at your local Seacoast library with your youngster: She slows down at the Mo Willems and Gerald and Piggie books (cue warm fuzzies) but makes a bee-line for . . . Captain Underpants? If...

With Earth Day fast approaching, this is a fitting time to grab some wonderful global kids' books and learn together about some environmental changemakers. This is the second in Seacoast Moms series on Global Kids Books: Raising Your Children...

Summer marks the start of farmer’s market season on the Seacoast. There’s nothing quite like supporting local farms and artisans at an outdoor market. Globally, outdoor markets play a crucial role in the life of their communities. The vibrant...

I am reading SO much these days because, if I don't, I will kill someone. Seriously. With all of this social distancing with my family (read: they all try to get as close to me as possible and I...