Lauren's Book Adventures with Usborne Books & More

06/07/2020

Diversity is so important in all aspects of life. Especially the value of children seeing characters that look like themselves, but also that offer a glimpse into the lives of other children too.
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19/06/2020

Let’s celebrate the dads in the days leading up to Father’s Day!

“From Me to You” is a beautiful story about the relationship between a father and child. As the day unfolds in a quiet Italian village, a father encapsulates his hopes and dreams for his young child. Wise, moving and inspirational, this is the perfect story for fathers to share with their children.

13/06/2020

The cutest little kits for your crafty kids 🧵 🧵 🧵 Mom even enjoys "helping". Eva and I had some great mommy and me time sitting and learning how to embroider with the unicorn kit :-)

12/06/2020

Can anyone relate?!?

https://www.readbrightly.com/everyday-activities-that-help-siblings-get-along/?ref=PRHE8C38EF8CE&aid=randohouseinc3235-20&linkid=PRHE8C38EF8CE&fbclid=IwAR07RRAvb--_2nWgjyZ1hP53BuY_kBU4fT_pmAjYh-i4EUVl2lPoG3Rxri4

What types of activities promote sibling bonding? Almost any kind, as long as they meet these three criteria.

11/06/2020

09/06/2020

Need to diversify your library? Here’s your guide to take action in your own home. Go through your child’s bookshelf and ask yourself these questions...

• Are the characters in these books accurately representing the population & the world we live in?

• Are my children mostly seeing characters that look & live like them?

• What lessons & experiences are being told in these stories that my child is reading over & over again?

By diversifying your home library you are not only showcasing books that hit your child’s interests but also giving them the opportunity to read stories about different backgrounds, experiences and skin colors.

07/06/2020

Have you ever wondered how UBAM makes flap books??

Watch how...

What surprises you about this process?

https://youtu.be/OM3GKcZDwBw

Ever wondered how flap books are written, designed and illustrated? Well here's a behind-the-scenes video of Usborne Publishing's offices to show you how. Tr...

05/06/2020

Let’s celebrate our differences and peek into the homes of people around the world. What do we have in common? What do we see that may be different from our own homes? A great conversation starter for your little ones about what makes a house a home. 🏠 ❤️

Hardback, $12.99
3-7 years old

02/06/2020

Wanna 👀 inside our CUSTOMER SPECIALS?! Choose ONE with every $40 you spend. The EXCLUSIVE, “Board Book Pack: Jungle, Garden, Zoo”...THREE books for little hands! 😲😲 Plus, "Once Upon A Timely" & "The Prince, The Witch, The Thief and the Bears!" While supplies last. Which title(s) would your readers enjoy MOST?!📚📚

https://youtu.be/2g9MMq05cwk

You may select 1 Customer Special at it's discounted price per $40 spent during the month of June. *while supplies last See your consultant for details. book...

30/05/2020

In light of events happening in our world today I think it is important to be constructive. I know Paul and I have made a commitment to raising our kids on a foundation of understanding and celebrating diversity. Can you share with us one thing you do in your house to appreciate diversity?

https://youtu.be/D2XaC4y0hCc

Learn three ways that Diversity in Children's books can make a difference in your childs' lives and the lives of others.

25/05/2020

In honor of Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice many men and women made on behalf of our country, I am highlighting our Usborne title The World Wars.

It is a combined volume of The First World War and The Second World War. It is also internet-linked which then makes this an AMAZING resource as it has add'l videos, maps, letters, articles, images that correspond with the book. With these internet-links this book can be a complete unit for home study or a way for parents to commemorate days like today with their children.

Some of the internet links...

Find out about trench warfare and its effect on soldiers
https://youtu.be/_G4ZY66BG38

Watch a clip about the Christmas Truce of 1914
https://youtu.be/Fk-LjY16zdM

Would you have joined up when war broke out?
https://youtu.be/lv9MndCh8oU

Visit Auschwitz today and find out about the notorious death camp
https://youtu.be/9O5-4uCU3T4

A film about the wartime role of American women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxDdVoiLHcg

A study guide to the Second World War, with test-yourself quiz
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9s9q6f/revision/1

See all the internet-links at...
https://www.usborne.com/quicklinks/eng/catalogue/catalogue.aspx?cat=1&loc=usa&area=H&subcat=HWW&id=2495

Thousands of miles of trenches were built during World War I and, for the soldiers living in them, their day-to-day life was nothing short of horrific. ...

23/05/2020

23/05/2020