reading with children Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/reading-with-children/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:06:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Extra Credit: Fun Books to Dive Into After School https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:06:26 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16924 By: Christa Protano When I first became a mom, I remember watching my 9-year-old nephew totally absorbed in a chapter book. At the time, we were sitting on the beach. I was so fascinated by this moment - the ocean was right in front of him, but he preferred the world on the page. That’s […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/feed/ 0 Books to Celebrate Black History Month https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/01/4-books-to-celebrate-black-history-month/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/01/4-books-to-celebrate-black-history-month/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:11:45 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16878 By: Christa Protano If you haven’t already, February is a great time to start introducing the next generation to some of the most celebrated black heroes, athletes, and musicians of our time. In honor of Black History Month, here are four titles that will school your little one with a fun, age-appropriate history lesson.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/01/4-books-to-celebrate-black-history-month/feed/ 0 5 Books to Kick Off a New Year of Reading https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/#respond Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:29:09 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16850 By: Christa Protano While the new year brings a renewed sense of energy and goal setting, I also find it to be a much welcomed time to slow down and settle into a more steady routine. For my family, that means getting back to our nightly story times and regular library visits, which got waylaid […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/12/5-books-to-kick-off-a-new-year-of-reading/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 4 Books to Get You Ready for Summer https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/06/4-books-to-get-you-ready-for-summer/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/06/4-books-to-get-you-ready-for-summer/#respond Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:17:05 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16588&preview=true&preview_id=16588 By Christa Protano I don’t know about you, but I am very much looking forward to summer. I think we can all agree that this school year has been rough for everyone. But while I would love to give my kids a homework-free holiday, I know its important to keep those little brains turning. That’s […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/06/4-books-to-get-you-ready-for-summer/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 Books for Animal Lovers https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-books-for-animal-lovers/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-books-for-animal-lovers/#respond Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:14:31 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16529&preview=true&preview_id=16529 By Christa Protano If you have a toddler, chances are there is no shortage of animal-inspired baby decor or toys at home. Woodland creatures, jungle friends, safari beasts — children are introduced to animals as soon as they are born, and these creatures quickly become their favorite friends. So while you may not be able […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/4-books-for-animal-lovers/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 Introduce Your Little One to Your Favorite Music Legends with the “Story of…” Series https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/07/introduce-your-little-ones-to-your-favorite-music-legends-with-the-story-of-series/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/07/introduce-your-little-ones-to-your-favorite-music-legends-with-the-story-of-series/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:06:41 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=16191 This adorable board book series introduces children to all of your favorite rockers, rappers, country legends, and pop stars. Add The Story of Rock, The Story of Rap, The Story of Country, and The Story of Pop to your child's bookshelf and they will be a music aficionado in no time at all. Scroll down to explore each […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/07/introduce-your-little-ones-to-your-favorite-music-legends-with-the-story-of-series/feed/ 0 Baby Shower Book Gift Ideas https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/04/baby-shower-book-gift-ideas/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/04/baby-shower-book-gift-ideas/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:55:10 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=13002&preview=true&preview_id=13002 There’s nothing sweeter than welcoming a new baby into the world…and what better way than with some delightful books they can treasure for years to come! Books are the perfect baby shower gift and we’ve got a variety to choose from—classic nursery rhymes, bedtime books, board books for early learning, and more.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/10/halloween-books-for-kids/feed/ 0 Raise a Book Lover with Smithsonian Readers https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/09/raise-a-book-lover-with-smithsonian-readers/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/09/raise-a-book-lover-with-smithsonian-readers/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:12:53 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=9423 From early readers to fluent readers, Smithsonian Readers will engage children’s interests and foster a lifelong love for reading.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/09/raise-a-book-lover-with-smithsonian-readers/feed/ 0 Check Out Silver Dolphin’s Latest Award-Winning Titles! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/09/check-out-silver-dolphins-latest-award-winning-titles/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/09/check-out-silver-dolphins-latest-award-winning-titles/#respond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:37:43 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=9892 We’re so excited to share our latest award-winning titles! Learn all about these fun activity books and kits, picture books, and more.

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