picture books Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/picture-books/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:24:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 10 Baby Books That Will Make You Smile https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/10/10-baby-books-that-will-make-you-smile/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/10/10-baby-books-that-will-make-you-smile/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:24:46 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17145 By: Christa Protano It’s no secret that a good snuggle session can set your soul at ease and provide a much-needed endorphin boost. Perhaps that’s why we can’t resist those new-baby cuddles. While I personally don’t miss a thing about diaper changing and feedings, I do find myself nostalgic for those early days, especially when […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/10/10-baby-books-that-will-make-you-smile/feed/ 0 4 Fun Halloween Books for Littles https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/09/4-fun-halloween-books-for-littles/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/09/4-fun-halloween-books-for-littles/#respond Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:19:32 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17133 By: Christa Protano It may still feel like summer, but we’ve seen a skeleton or two pop up on our block, so I think it’s safe to put out all of the creepy and kooky house trimmings. For us, that also means swapping out our beach reads for something a little more seasonal. Here are […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/09/4-fun-halloween-books-for-littles/feed/ 0 3 Books to Read the Night Before Christmas https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/3-books-to-read-the-night-before-christmas/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/3-books-to-read-the-night-before-christmas/#respond Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:11:03 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16828 By: Christa Protano Whether you’re a mom who is stickler for traditions or love to create routines all your own, one thing is certain: there is nothing like snuggling in bed with your baby and a sweet bedtime story. As I was unboxing all of our Christmas stuff this past weekend, I realized that it […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/3-books-to-read-the-night-before-christmas/feed/ 0 25 Activities for Your Countdown to Christmas! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/25-activities-for-your-countdown-to-christmas/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/25-activities-for-your-countdown-to-christmas/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:23:39 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16801 By: Kristen Johnson All kids, of all ages, anticipate the unbridled joy that comes with Christmas morning. Christmas morning is the most magical of all the days and rightly so. The days and weeks leading up to the 25th can fly by and the entire season becomes a blur. Slow down the holiday season and […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/25-activities-for-your-countdown-to-christmas/feed/ 0 4 Books to Read Before the First Day of School https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/4-books-to-read-before-the-first-day-of-school/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/4-books-to-read-before-the-first-day-of-school/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:01:38 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16683 Parents: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We are not talking about the holidays — it’s back-to-school season, of course. While summer is in full swing and the idea of shopping for backpacks and notebooks might make you cringe, most of us moms and dads can agree that we are very excited for […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/4-books-to-read-before-the-first-day-of-school/feed/ 0 4 Mess-Free Books for Young Artists https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/06/4-mess-free-books-for-young-artists/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/06/4-mess-free-books-for-young-artists/#respond Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:17:32 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16578&preview=true&preview_id=16578 By Christa Protano I have to be honest: I don’t like messes. And as a mom, it’s so hard for me to let my OCD go, especially when I find my five-year-old daughter elbow-deep in dirt most days. In addition to playing in mud, she loves to paint and get messy. Since she’s my second […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/06/4-mess-free-books-for-young-artists/feed/ 0 Getting to Know Man’s Best Friend https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/04/getting-to-know-mans-best-friend/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/04/getting-to-know-mans-best-friend/#respond Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:23:27 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16558&preview=true&preview_id=16558 By Christa Protano These days, pets are basking in the spotlight. Since March, pet adoptions went up 30 percent, while Time magazine bestowed the honor of 2020 Pet of the Year upon rescue animals. If your family is one of the many who fostered a pet during the pandemic, we’ve got four books that will […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/04/getting-to-know-mans-best-friend/feed/ 0 4 Books for Baby’s First Year https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-books-for-babys-first-year/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-books-for-babys-first-year/#respond Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:30:15 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16538&preview=true&preview_id=16538 By Christa Protano If you are one of the millions of women who gave birth during the early quarantine days of the pandemic, we salute you. Becoming a new parent is never easy, but doing so while social distancing from loved ones makes it so much harder. And by now, your baby is becoming more […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-books-for-babys-first-year/feed/ 0 Baby Shower Gifts: 4 Interactive Books for Newborns and New Parents https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/baby-shower-gifts-4-interactive-books-for-newborns-and-new-parents/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/baby-shower-gifts-4-interactive-books-for-newborns-and-new-parents/#respond Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:29:03 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16548&preview=true&preview_id=16548 By Christa Protano If you know someone who is expecting, chances are you’ll be invited to a (virtual or socially distanced) baby shower sometime soon. When purchasing a gift off the registry just doesn't seem personal enough, consider adding one of these board books to the mix. These titles will help a new mom or […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/baby-shower-gifts-4-interactive-books-for-newborns-and-new-parents/feed/ 0 4 Bedtime Books to Help with Daylight Savings https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-bedtime-books-to-help-with-daylight-savings/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-bedtime-books-to-help-with-daylight-savings/#respond Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:56:59 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16517&preview=true&preview_id=16517 By Christa Protano Daylight. Savings. Time. These are perhaps the three most dreaded words for parents of young children. Just when your toddler gets on a sleep schedule, it’s time to change the clocks back or forward again. We feel your pain. So here are four books that will help with spring’s new sleep routine. […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-bedtime-books-to-help-with-daylight-savings/feed/ 0 Vacation, All We Ever Wanted https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/vacation-all-we-ever-wanted/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/vacation-all-we-ever-wanted/#respond Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:40:43 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16470&preview=true&preview_id=16470 By Christa Protano I think everyone can agree: We could all use a getaway right about now. 2020 was a doozy, the first couple months of 2021 haven't been much better, and many of us are dreaming of the day we can hop on a plane or in a car and make way to a […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/vacation-all-we-ever-wanted/feed/ 0 4 Busy Books for Crafty Kids https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/#respond Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:21:27 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16500&preview=true&preview_id=16500 By Christa Protano During this challenging time, many adults have turned to comfort crafting (think crocheting, embroidery, or those intricate coloring books) to help ease some of the stress and anxiety that comes with a global pandemic. Thankfully, this idea works for kids too. Here are four crafty activity kits to help set your child […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/02/4-busy-books-for-crafty-kids/feed/ 0 Hop Into Reading https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/01/hop-into-reading/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/01/hop-into-reading/#respond Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:19:14 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16462&preview=true&preview_id=16462 By Christa Protano Now that the holidays are behind us, as a parent, you may be enjoying a little break from all the decor and gift-giving preparations. Unfortunately, one small step inside a big box store can induce some anxiety over the next calendar celebration. To help ease you into the Easter season, which arrives […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/01/hop-into-reading/feed/ 0 Ready to Roar! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/01/ready-to-roar/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/01/ready-to-roar/#respond Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:43:08 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16426&preview=true&preview_id=16426 By Christa Protano Whether you have fond memories of seeing the very first Jurassic Park in the theater, or took your kids on a recent drive through a Jurassic Quest exhibit, one thing is for sure — dinosaurs are a crowd-pleaser no matter what age. Children and adults alike can’t get enough of these larger-than-life […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/01/ready-to-roar/feed/ 0 Holiday Crafts for Kids https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/12/holiday-crafts-for-kids/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/12/holiday-crafts-for-kids/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:23:44 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16410&preview=true&preview_id=16410 By Christa Protano Confession: my Christmas decorations have been up since before Thanksgiving — and I’m not afraid to admit it. The holidays always creep up fast, and I like to fit in all the requisite kid-friendly activities that go hand-in-hand with this time of year.  While 2020 may not be the most wonderful, there […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/12/holiday-crafts-for-kids/feed/ 0 Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/11/our-2020-holiday-gift-guide/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/11/our-2020-holiday-gift-guide/#respond Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:19:48 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16392 By Christa Protano This holiday season, I am attempting the “Four Gift Rule” for my two children. What is this rule you ask? Instead of a myriad of presents, moms and dads gift their child only four things: something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. Whether you decide to […]

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