Book Lists Archives - The Chirping Moms

20 Books About Race & Racism for Children

June 2, 2020

I’ve thought so many times over the past few days: we must do better. For me, right now, that means making sure I am teaching my 5 children about race, racism and how to treat all people. I almost always turn to books when it comes to teaching my children, especially the hard things for me to explain. I didn’t… Read More

Stuck at Home? Activities, Free Printables & More

March 17, 2020

I’m on day 5 of being stuck at home with all the kids and also on day 5 home from the hospital with a new baby. So, if anyone appreciates some easy ways to entertain kids, get school work done and try not to go crazy… I’m your gal. Today I’ve got a VERY simple list of easy activities, free… Read More

Enter for a Chance to WIN American Girl’s 2020 Girl of the Year: Joss

March 6, 2020

This January, American Girl launched their Girl of the Year: Joss. My girls and I are really excited about this year’s doll. We love her cool outfits and accessories for surf & cheer, her adorable puppy and most of all her story. From learning about partial deafness to the importance of trying new things. This year’s Girl of the Year… Read More

Friday Favorites: 5 Favorite Summer Reading Books 2019

August 10, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne We have just under a month left of summer and we are in no rush for it to end. We’ve read some really great books this summer and still have more on our list to tackle. Today I wanted to share 5 favorites that I would HIGHLY recommend. If you need a good book to finish out… Read More

25 Patriotic Books for Kids

May 19, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne This week is Memorial Day Weekend, followed by Flag Day and then 4th of July. We love books to go along with holidays and also love history books for kids. So it was fun to work on a list of 25 patriotic books for kids. The list includes fiction, non fiction and books for all ages: patriotic… Read More

Love is Kind: A Kindness Book Tour

February 4, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne I’m so excited to have the blog be part of the Love is Kind book tour! This is a special book in our house and one I am always recommending to other parents. The author of Love is Kind, Laura Sassi, lives in our town. My girls think it’s so cool that we have an author in… Read More

Flamingo Handprint with a Book & Snack Too!

January 22, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne It’s 5 degrees out today, so what better time to share a craft, book and snack that makes you think: warm, summer, tropical. Today we’re talking flamingos. My girls have enjoyed the book Flora and the Flamingo for a while now and it’s one they read to their little brothers. Collectively, flamingos are a favorite in our… Read More

9 Favorite Holiday Books

December 14, 2018

By: Jane of 9 Busy Bees Hi! I’m Jane, an only child turned big family mom of 9 kids ranging in age from 14-1. We are the family next door just supersized. I am a master chaos coordinator, professional diaper changer, 15 passenger van driver, and bed time story reader extraordinaire. I started a blog last year as an outlet and… Read More

Christmas Books for Kids

December 12, 2018

By Jordan of Jordan & Co So, to be completely honest- I was nervous about putting together a Christmas book list this year. I thought I had gotten them ALL last year. I thought: there is surely NO way I can find that many awesome Christmas books again…but I was SO wrong. I know I said the same thing last… Read More

Thanksgiving Books for Kids

November 6, 2018

By Jordan of Jordan & Co It’s November and that means Thanksgiving books for kids. Ok, guys. I have a little secret: Thanksgiving books miiiiiight be my FAVORITE holiday genre (ok, ok…right after Christmas). I just looove all the rich illustrations and the sweet messages of family, story-telling, tradition, and gratitude. These are the kind of books that make you… Read More