Tiny Readers and Writers

Question: What does Baby L. like to do best in the car? Answer: L. loves to look at herself in her carseat mirror. Babies love mirrors! Fa...

Let me tell you about Baby L.'s latest craze! She is totally into all forms of peek-a-boo. Peek-a-boo, in case you didn't know, is j...

I just discovered a whole new genre for babies -- iPhone apps. Yes, that's right. iPhone apps for babies. I downloaded one app called ...

Okay, so I have had a crush on Biscuit for a long time now. Not only is he a cute little puppy, but he's also a character that first gr...

Why limit poetry to just poetry month? Here are a few ideas to add a little poetry to your life, and the lives of the kids around you: 1. Wh...

I had this idea, that I could write a poem, and give it as a gift. And I knew that nobody else would appreciate it more than kids, and teach...

* Day 29 of the KidLitosphere Poem-A-Day Challenge for National Poetry Month.

Biscuit, Mudge, Clifford and Harry. Walter, Benji, Willie, Buck, Shiloh, and of course, Lassie. * Day 28 of the KidLitosphere Poem-A-Day Cha...

Drenched in butter and Bubbling Salty, crispy edges * Day 27 of the KidLitosphere Poem-A-Day Challenge for National Poetry Month.

What would you like to do today? A) Take a test B) Take a test C) Take a test D) Take a test * Day 26 of the KidLitosphere Poem-A-Day Challe...

There isn't a test for drooling skills. Or an assessment for how well she can roll from side to side. There isn't a quiz on thumb su...

There's the fire engine, you know, the five alarm fire? Sometimes it's a grouchy yelling-at-mama, "Hey!" type of cry. Ther...

Her eyes meet her own eyes Her hand meets her own hand She flashes a smile and giggles. Hey, I know that person! We move in and out of the p...

Dear New York, If it isn't too much trouble, would you please put your litter in the trash cans? Also, it would be much appreciated if y...

Look at the pictures. Take your time, if you can. Touch the pages. Scritchy scratch across the pages. Try to pick the pictures right off, an...