Here are 17 fun Easter-themed books for children which I hope you’ll enjoy sharing with your little ones. There’s a touch-and-feel book, some beautiful Easter board books for babies and a couple of non-fiction titles which do a good job of explaining the origins of our Easter celebrations and some of the symbols of Easter. I’ve also included a …
These 12 books about Ramadan for kids are a great way to teach children all about Ramadan and Eid. I am not of the Muslim faith but I share these books with the children I teach because I think it’s important for them to understand and respect the beliefs of others. So what is Ramadan? When does it happen and why? …
The St Patrick’s Day books for kids on this page are a fun way to explore with children how and why people celebrate St Patrick’s Day. As a teacher I find that, although many schools celebrate St Patrick’s Day in some way, most of the children have no idea who Saint Patrick was, why he has a day dedicated to remembering him or why everyone …
Are Valentine’s Day children’s books a thing these days? Well, yes and no. As a mum and now as a teacher, I use Saint Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to discuss two things: the origins of Valentine’s Day and the celebrations and customs which go along with it; and the concept of love in all its many forms. For many years now I’ve been using picture books …
Looking for Chinese New Year books to help introduce your child to the celebrations and traditions which surround the lunar new year?I’ve put together a list of 11 fantastic Chinese New Year books to help you. The Chinese New Year always falls some time between 21 January and 20 February and this year the celebrations begin on 25 January 2020 …