You know you are supposed to be reading aloud to your kids. You have seen all of the info-graphics on how much a difference it will make in your child’s life. You want to be that parent who loves reading to their children. But you’re not. Maybe it’s because you are dyslexic, or because you […]
Books & Reading
All of our book and reading posts in one place. The goal of The Bookakery is to share our love of book, especially children’s books, and help foster a love of reading in the next generation. This is our place to share our favorites books with you!
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Best Audiobook Apps for you and your family
7 Picture Books that will make you LOL
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Book Based Advent Calendars
Advent calendars have come along way since I was a child. We used the same card-stock, open the door and see a picture calendar every year. Now there are advent calendars that you open to discover chocolates or toys (we’re trying out this Lego Harry Potter one this year) and others that have you moving […]
Picture Books to Enjoy in November
November is a wonderful time of the year. The beginnings of holidays. The changes of seasons. The perfect time to curl up and share a great book or two. The list below is some of our favorite picture books to enjoy in November. Winter is Coming by Tony Johnson, illustrated by Jim LaMarche Winter is […]
15 Activities for Curious Kids
Let’s face it, all kids are born curious. It is not something that you need to teach them, but it is something that can be squashed as they grow older. It is our job as parents to provide a safe and encouraging environment where our kids’ natural curiosity can flourish. These 15 simple activities for […]
11 Halloween Picture Books
Halloween is a time of pumpkins, costumes, and candy, but it is also the season for amazing Halloween picture books. Whether you are looking for something cutesy or spooky this list of our favorite Halloween pictures books should have something perfect for you. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler This […]
Best Audiobook Apps for you and your family
Audible, Scribd and Libby. A review of the top audiobook apps and how they might work for you and your family.
The Good Egg – Dye-free Egg Decorating
As pretty as dyed Easter eggs can look I’m not really a fan of the whole process so this year we went with (what I thought was) a less messy version of decorating eggs. Our dye-free Easter eggs were easy to prep for, and while not as mess-free as I thought, still a lot cleaner […]
7 Picture Books That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
There are picture books that we love for the beautiful images and others that make us smile at the sweet stories, but the ones that we come back to time and time again are those that make us laugh out loud. These seven books are some of our current favorites that make us giggle every […]
Reading away anxiety: Great picture books to get your kid ready for kindergarten
Starting kindergarten can bring up a range of emotions in kids and, let’s be honest, parents. There is joy, excitement, anticipation but there can also be anxiety and fear. Preschools, kinder-ready days, practice runs can be a big help but you can also help your child lessen their fears by reading to them. By telling […]