Make story time more interactive and meaningful with Teaching Your Child to Read Naturally by Donna Castle Richardson, Ed.D. This parenting handbook gives parents and educators practical strategies for helping young children develop early reading skills through thinking, listening, talking, and shared reading. Rather than treating reading as a passive activity, the book encourages adults to make books come alive. Through the help of ED the cat, parents and educators are introduced to interactive reading strategies that can turn bedtime stories and everyday reading into opportunities for children to engage, think, and understand. What You’ll Discover – Interactive strategies for...
Make everyday moments opportunities for learning with Activities & Ideas to Enrich Young Children’s Language by Donna Castle Richardson. Part of the Reading with Children Series, this practical parenting handbook offers simple activities and ideas to help parents, grandparents, and early childhood educators build young children’s vocabulary and language skills through shared experiences. Inspired by an earlier book written by the author’s father for early childhood educators, this updated edition brings those enrichment concepts to families and caregivers. Rather than focusing only on formal learning, the book encourages adults to explore, talk, read, and learn alongside children. Inside, you’ll find...
Broccoli! It's My Favorite Vegetable is a fun and heartwarming children’s book that inspires kids to enjoy healthy foods—especially broccoli! With colorful illustrations and a cheerful message, it’s perfect for ages 4–8. Great for bedtime, classroom reading, or encouraging picky eaters with a smile.
Little Lilly Ladybug is a heartwarming tale that teaches colors, numbers, and manners through rhythm and rhyme. Designed to spark curiosity and confidence, it’s perfect for young readers and preschoolers. A joyful book that blends fun with foundational learning.
The Teeny Tiny Tadpole is a sweet and thoughtful story about a little creature discovering who she is. As she swims through her lake meeting new friends, she learns about change and identity. A perfect pick for storytime that blends science with heartfelt storytelling.
Birds Being Birds takes young readers on a playful journey through the days of the week with fun rhymes, colorful birds, and joyful movement. From walking on Sunday to swimming on Saturday, each page brings new colors, actions, and feathered friends. It’s an engaging read-aloud or sing-along that helps children learn through rhythm, repetition, and exploration.
The Parenting Handbook introduces playful, research-based techniques to help children fall in love with reading. Guided by ED the cat, it shows parents how to turn everyday moments into meaningful literacy experiences. Ideal for homes and classrooms alike, it’s a warm and effective approach to raising lifelong readers.
Teaching Alphabet Letters and Sounds with Meaning makes learning phonics an exciting journey for children and their caregivers. Through fun, meaningful activities, it helps young readers connect letters to the world around them. A standout guide in the Reading with Children Series, it turns early literacy into a shared adventure.