High quality books for children in 2023 with Jonathan Arredondo Calle? This lovely tale is about a family that is preparing to welcome a little member into their lives. Daddy is taking care of Mommy in every way. The kids, Yesenia, Junior, and Haven, are eager to meet their baby brother. The Grandma (MIMA) and Grandpa (PIPA) of baby Aiden are also recalling their amazing life moments to share them with baby Aiden. They are ready to shower their love and care on him. Aunt Feenie and Uncle Mikey are also a beautiful part of their family who love the kids and tell them fantastic tales filled with adventure. Mommy is thankful and proud of her family, especially her kids, who are proving to be the best siblings for baby Aiden. Discover more information at Our Perfect Family by Jonathan Arredondo Calle.
When Aziza sees a Secret Fairy Door in her bedroom, covered in a ribbon tied with a messy bow, it’s clear that a new adventure is just around the corner. She opens the door, and finds herself in the palace, just as Princess Peri’s birthday party is about to begin. Tiko is organising party games, tasty food and more. But when some the the presents go missing, Peri needs Aziza’s help. The third title in an enjoyable and inclusive series, this story is packed with mischief, magic and friendship. Showcasing forty talented Black writers and artists across the world, Joyful, Joyful is packed full of short stories including tales of a mythical whale, a message from the future, a talking book and the joy of Jollof rice. Covering themes of love, defiance, joy and power, and complete with artwork from an array of talented illustrators, this collection is perfect for young readers.
Review: Romans Magnified. Romans Magnified is a terrific book for kids, and an especially great choice if they have an interest in history, love reading Asterix, or enjoy interactive books like Where’s Wally?. The book can be experienced in a couple of different ways. There’s text to read which provides an introduction to different aspects of life in Ancient Rome. It starts with explaining what the Roman Empire was, and works through topics like the emperor and senate, public baths, Roman army, reading and writing, roads, Roman markets, family life, and lots more.
Book: Zola And The Christmas Lights. This book is a gorgeous, heartwarming journey into the wonders of Christmas. It takes us into the inner suburbs of Melbourne (which could translate to any city in the world, really!), with its palpable sense of kindness, friends, neighbours and family coming together for festive celebrations. The illustrations are sublime, immediately inviting us in to the colourful world of Zola and her family, friends and neighbours. I actually wanted to climb in to the friendly classroom with Zola and her buddies and their delightful teacher, as they investigated the traditions of Diwali, Hannukah, Ramadan …
Rod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982. This special gold foil edition marks forty years of this children’s classic, and makes the perfect gift for the festive season. Keep little Dear Zoo fans entertained with these Dear Zoo activities for kids. At night, when we are feeling tired and ready for bed, owls are just waking up. But one curious little owl decides to stay awake all day, instead of all night, and discovers a world bursting with colour! When the night-time comes around again, the stars above her head are still the most beautiful sight of all. Little ones will love joining in with the WOWs in this warm and simple story, and a final activity spread about colours makes this book perfect for sharing together at story time.
Readers review: Our family is also expecting a baby and this was the perfect book for us to read to them! They loved that the entire family was involved, so similar to our own. I highly recommend to any family awaiting the arrival of their little one. See extra info on Our Perfect Family by Jonathan Arredondo-Calle.
When students in grades 3–8 have reading skills that are below benchmark, they lose ground more rapidly. As they move up in school, reading becomes all about learning new information and content. Providing access to human-read audiobooks can support reading skill development. Audiobooks allow students to hear explicit sounds of letters and letter patterns that form words. Audiobooks also help students engage in text and gain exposure to more words, ultimately improving vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills.