classics Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/classics/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:29:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 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 Gifts the Whole Family Will Fa-La-Love https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/gifts-the-whole-family-will-fa-la-love/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/gifts-the-whole-family-will-fa-la-love/#respond Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:37:39 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16784 By Christa Protano If the threat of shipping delays has you making your list and checking it twice, here are 10 fun and interactive books to add to your holiday shopping cart today. We have something for each member of the fam, from the youngest of readers to the wisest of bibliophiles.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/11/gifts-the-whole-family-will-fa-la-love/feed/ 0 4 Books for a Sweet Escape https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/08/4-books-for-a-sweet-escape/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/08/4-books-for-a-sweet-escape/#respond Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:38:20 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16716 By Christa Protano As I write this, COVID is on the rise again. The new school year is just around the corner (if not already here). Winter is coming — and I’m trying not to freak out. Whether it be on the screen or page, a fantastical adventure is a welcome distraction during these trying […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/08/4-books-for-a-sweet-escape/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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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/11/our-2020-holiday-gift-guide/feed/ 0 The Many Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Kids https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/05/you-could-read-this-blog-entry-to-your-kids/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/05/you-could-read-this-blog-entry-to-your-kids/#respond Thu, 21 May 2020 23:05:30 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=16052&preview=true&preview_id=16052 The benefits of reading aloud to or with kids are plentiful, powerful, and long-lasting. Check them out below! While your child may not remember you reading to them between birth and the time they turn three years old, the effects could be felt forever. As much as 80 percent of the juvenile brain develops during […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/05/you-could-read-this-blog-entry-to-your-kids/feed/ 0 5 Ways to Make Story Time Even More Special https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/08/5-ways-to-make-story-time-even-more-special/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/08/5-ways-to-make-story-time-even-more-special/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:41:30 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=14612 There are few better moments in the day than story time. It’s a chance for parents and kids to connect and share a story, building both memories and strong readers over time. Here are some ways to extend story time…and make it even more wonderful. 1. Create a cozy book nook If you combine play time […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/08/5-ways-to-make-story-time-even-more-special/feed/ 0 The Big Book Adventure https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/04/the-big-book-adventure/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/04/the-big-book-adventure/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:35:54 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=13054&preview=true&preview_id=13054 "Gather your books, then swap and share. As books can take you anywhere!" The Big Book Adventure There is nothing like a book to take you to places you’ve never been. Best friends Foxy and Piggy can’t wait to tell each other about all of their adventures in reading! Flying over Neverland, swimming with a […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/04/the-big-book-adventure/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/2019/04/baby-shower-book-gift-ideas/feed/ 0 The Nutcracker: A Coloring Book + Free Coloring Page! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/11/the-nutcracker-a-coloring-book-free-coloring-page/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/11/the-nutcracker-a-coloring-book-free-coloring-page/#respond Mon, 19 Nov 2018 23:12:32 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=10072 Inspired by E. T. A. Hoffmann's original story, "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," this book is full of wonderful scenes and patterns for you to color from the much-loved Christmas classic.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/11/the-nutcracker-a-coloring-book-free-coloring-page/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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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/09/check-out-silver-dolphins-latest-award-winning-titles/feed/ 0 An Interview with Illustrator Tim Warnes https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/an-interview-with-illustrator-tim-warnes/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/an-interview-with-illustrator-tim-warnes/#respond Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:24:44 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=9857 Check out our interview with Tim Warnes, illustrator of The Big Book Adventure! Learn about his artistic process, what inspires him, his advice for aspiring illustrators, and more.

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