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The Best Children’s Books of 2021
For all the uncertainties 2021 posed, there were at least some highlights - like these amazing kids’ books that came out during the year. What’s more - some of them actually help your kids deal with things in the past year. Take a look at some of our favorites that made the list for the top ten children’s books of 2021. -
The Good, the Bad, and the Future of the COP26
If you’re just catching up with the events of the week, the COP26 is finally wrapping up today. On the off-chance, you missed all the important updates and pledges to fight climate change, here’s a quick round-up of some things that happened at the conference.
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Halloween Games For Toddlers
If you’re looking for last-minute Halloween games for toddlers - you’re in the right place! We know trying to find a way to keep little monsters (a.k.a toddlers) busy can be quite a daunting task. But look no further - here are eight games that are great for toddlers for Halloween. -
The Best Halloween Books for Kids
Spooky season is just around the corner! The sheer number of Halloween books out there for kids astonished me. There’s plenty to choose from to introduce your little one to the magic of Halloween, or to help them feel a little less scared of monsters! Here are some of our other favorites.
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The Best Personalized Gifts for a Baby Shower
Is it just me, or did 2020 seem like a never-ending stream of pregnancy announcements and baby showers? Even though birth numbers did decline from 2019, there still seemed to be an endless string of virtual baby showers to attend. The usual conundrum on what to get for the parents-to-be, or the new baby is less problematic because most parents sign up for a registry. While buying gifts from the registry is easy, it’s also boring. If you’re looking to get something a little extra special for the next baby shower - this list of personalized baby shower gifts is a great place to start!
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The Best Children’s Books For Back to School
It’s almost time for school again - and you might be wondering if there’s some way to ease the transition for your kid! Going back to school after the summer is never easy - some kids don’t want to leave their parents, some may find it difficult to make friends, and some just don’t cope well with change. Whatever the reason, the pandemic has definitely not helped make things any easier. While there’s not too much we can do to make the situation easier, we can definitely help our little ones be a little more prepared for what lies ahead. This is our list of our eight favorite back to school books that you can read with your little ones.
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The Best Personalized Children's Books for 2-4 Year Olds
Personalized books are a joy for any child - the excitement of seeing themselves in a book cannot be understated. Personalized children’s books are also a great way for representation. Not for nothing do we believe that every parent should strive to “make your child the hero” (ahem, it’s our tagline here at Manimal Tales). Emille Buchwald, a writer once said, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” - so why not start them young? We’ve made a list of eight personalized books that are great for young children, from about the age of two to four. -
Best Children's Books for the Summer
Summer is one of the happiest times for a kid - no school, lots of fun and the outdoors. This year, however, things are bound to be a little different. As heat waves across the country make it hard to go out, and the threat of the delta variant still looms, this might be the perfect summer to immerse your kid in the wonderful ways that books can transport you to a different time and place!
To help you get started, we’ve included a list of eight summer themed children’s books for your child (There’s also links to lists of more if you blaze through these!).
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How Father’s Day came to be - A brief history
Last month, we took a little bit of a deep dive into the history of Mother’s day and how it came into being. Since Father’s day is this weekend, we thought it would be interesting to take a look into the history of father’s day and how it became the widely celebrated holiday it is today. -
8 children’s books that are perfect for Pride Month (and lists of more)
June is pride month! What better time to dive into a list of our favorite children’s books that do a great job of including LGBTQ+ characters, and retelling the history of the fight for civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Here are our eight choices! -
Our Favorite Children’s Books That Help Them Talk About Their Emotions and Mental Health
Children have big emotions, just like adults - a fact that often gets overlooked - but if they’re given the right tools to deal with these feelings, they’re more likely to develop into holistically healthy adults, and build good coping mechanisms. Here's ten of our favorite books that help kids talk about their feelings. -
Fun(ny) things kids want to grow up to be
The majority of kids want to become what most adults think they would: doctors, vets, firefighters, police officers, engineers, teachers, athletes, and astronauts.
Thankfully though, there are a lot of kids who are happy to break the mold and want ideal careers that are quite simply wonderful. Read some of the (very real) responses from kids.
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