Children have been at home for almost a month now; what may have seemed like an extended holiday, is now turning into something quite frightful and sometimes hard to grasp. How can we explain to them what is going on? How can we share necessary information about hygiene and health in an informative, yet reassuring manner?
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From historical drama to teenage drama, from abandonment to unconditional love, these adult novels explore the relationship between parents and their children, and the different facets of motherhood, across cultures and time.
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11 Spring Books for Little Kids
Spring is such a wonderful time of the year as it is. Here is a list of great spring books for little kids to accompany them in their outdoor explorations.
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11 of the Best Earth Day Books for Children
April 22nd will be International Earth Day. In preparation, here is a list of my favorite Earth Day books for children. Topics include ecology, environmentalism, recycling, mythology, urbanization, conservationism and so much more. 11 of the Best Earth Day Books for Children: 1. “The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
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We Can Do It ! 5 of the Best Empowering Books for Little Girls
“Sometimes being a girl isn’t easy” is the opening line of “She Persisted,” and at some point in our life, all us girls agreed. Sometimes it was the way we felt; sometimes it was the things we liked; some other times it was about our dreams and expectations. Fortunately for us, every day an amazing
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17 Lovely Children's Books about Winter
Winter is the perfect season to gather around a book under a cozy blanket as the snow falls outside.
Here is a collection of my favorite winter books for preschoolers and young readers.
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Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Children Books | Art Sprouts’s Favourite Pick
Have you seen the rabbit on the moon? Many Chinese believe that you can see a hare on the moon, pounding in a pestle the Elixir of Long life for Chang’E, the Moon Goddess of Immortality.
The legend tells us about Chang’E, the faithful wife of Hou Yi the archer that saved humanity by shooting down all but one of the Ten Suns that were scorching earth and killing crops.
His brave actions were rewarded by The Queen Mother of the West (Xi Wang Mu) with one dose of the Elixir of Long Life she brewed in her heavenly orchard.