Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Monday February 21, 2011 is President’s Day in America. Books can help children of all ages better understand the President’s role in our country. Here are two of our favorite. If I Were President by Catherine Stier and Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan This charming picture book gives […]
Poetry To Teach Children to Love Language Be the Best Nanny Newsletter’s new year resolution is to read more to children this year. We hear poetry everyday but often take it for granted. We hear poetry in the songs we sing and in the books we read. Poetry is often used in children’s books because […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs You’re Lovable to Me by Kat YehWith a rhythmic text and whimsical illustrations, You’re Lovable to Me celebrates the love between parent and child that transcends behavior and time and enables a mother rabbit to tell each of her six bunnies that, no matter what, […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Be the Best Nanny Newsletter has been encouraging nannies and au pairs to read more to children this year. February is Black History Month in America, so there is no better time to read books about our individual uniqueness to our charges. When I was […]
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen It’s not surprising that John Schoenherr received the 1988 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in Owl Moon. The watercolors in this book capture the wonder and beauty of the walk through the woods in the snow. The main character’s older brothers have been out “owling” with their father, but now […]
The Snowy Day By Ezra Jack Keats and Activities Review by wannabwester The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats won the prestigious Caldecott Award in 1963. The book is not only a fine story, but also featured the first African American main character to be depicted in a children’s picture book. This ground-breaking book was […]
Make Reading to Children Your New Year’s Resolution Children can fall in love with books long before they can read the words. Good picture books are an important part of your child’s development, but how do you choose from the thousands of titles available? 1. Try to find books that will hold the child’s interest. […]
There is Still Time to Give the Gift of Children’s Books If you haven’t bought the children you care for a gift yet, giving books is always a great gift for nannies and au pairs to give to children. There is still time to visit your local book store. Think of your charges favorite book […]
Children’s Books About Leaves Changing Color and Leaf Project It is Autumn and leaves are changing color for a large portion of North America. Colorful leaves are beautiful and children love to collect leaves and make crafts with them. Below are some children’s books to share with your charges and a project to do with […]
Nannies: Would You Work for a Family of a Different Faith?By Melissa Silvester, Nanny, New York, NY Photo of the Al-Zaim family gathered for dinner to break the Ramadan fast. Adult Muslims are required to fast during daylight hours this month as a form of worship. (Justine Hunt/Globe Staff Boston.com) I am a Christian who […]
