Category: Children’s Books
Bring a Winter Story to Life this Season: Take It Outside!
With cold weather finally upon us and snow in the forecast, there is nothing like curling up with a soft, fluffy blanket and a good story about animals in the…
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with Sarah L. Thomson: Around the Neighborhood
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring Sarah Thomson, author of Around the Neighborhood. Doctors…
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with Cathryn Falwell: Turtle Splash
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring Cathryn Falwell, author and illustrator of Turtle Splash….
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with Chris Van Dusen: Circus Ship
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring Chris Van Dusen, author and illustrator of Circus…
Read MoreA Read-Aloud with Amy MacDonald: Little Beaver and the Echo
We’re so lucky to say that so many talented authors and illustrators call Maine home. Each and every year, we do our best to make sure every 5-year-old in the…
Read MoreCelebrating Picture Books All Year Long
During a great month celebrating National Picture Book Month, I have highlighted some fun read-alouds that were published this year! In order to keep you reading a variety of great…
Read More“Sing” a Book – Have Fun with Language & Rhythm
Toddlers and preschoolers love to play with the rhythm and rhyme of language. Books set to familiar tunes are a wonderful way to bring singing and reading together to do…
Read MoreBedtime Routine for a Busy Mom – My Favorite Part of the Day
We’re thrilled to have Amanda O’Brien (again!) as this month’s guest blogger to talk about what her reading routine is with her son. How about you? What is your family’s reading…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Activities: Read, Create, Sing, Play
As a parent or caregiver, you can enhance your child’s learning through books, crafts, songs and activities. These few Raising Readers books are just a sample. You can try these…
Read MoreWhat does Interactive Literacy look like? Circus Ship Day!
At the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, we create environments which foster learning through play. Our focus is on hands-on, interactive learning, even when it comes to literacy. So…
Read MoreFun Ways to Enjoy Reading with Your Child
Have Fun on a Story Walk-About Summer in Maine is the perfect time to explore two unique ways to enjoy books and reading with your family. Story Walks get you up…
Read MoreSummer Reading Fun – Take it Outside!
The laid back days of summer are the perfect time to enjoy some outdoor reading with your kids. Whether you’re in the backyard, at the lake, or at the park,…
Read MoreGet Caught Reading
May is Get Caught Reading month — a time to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read! Celebrate with us this month by catching your family reading…
Read MoreThe Power of a Good Story
It was waiting for me on my desk when I came into work on an ordinary morning this winter: a poem about and picture of a little boy and his…
Read MoreGive a Child a Book and a Love of Reading
Have you been looking for the perfect gift for that special child in your life or would you like to do something special for children in your community? Raising Readers…
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