Daisy’s pet Ladybird goes missing, so she visits super-sleuth Basil, the best detective in Plant City. Can he help her find Ladybird? Follow Daisy and Basil as they look for Ladybird all over Plant City. Is he in the museum, the fun fair, the train station, the school, the concert or the restaurant? Witty, colorful […]
Book of the Week. Starling Agency Nanny Placement Seattle. This is a sweet ode to rainbow families.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music. As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick […]
Children’s books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating critical conversations with children. The following list is curated by The Conscious Kid and American Indians in Children’s Literature. We hope these resources will help your family initiate a dialogue regarding race and resisting oppression. The following is an excerpt of titles […]
Keith Negley’s playful and emotional art tells this story of a new father who is no longer the cool guy he once was. He looks back wistfully on his crazy times playing in a band, riding a motorcycle, and getting tattoos. Those days may be behind him, but his young son still thinks he’s […]
Two pet cats switch places in this comically sweet story of mistaken identity, from beloved author-illustrator Zachariah OHora. Niblet and Ralph may look a lot alike, but they are very different. Niblet loves noshing on crunchy potato chips. Ralph loves putting on headphones and jamming to his favorite records. But both cats have one thing […]
A choose-your-own-adventure story whose fantastical illustrations will engage children exploring on their own or sharing an adventure with their parents Through the Forest is a game book in which the reader is the hero! Through the use of delicate yet enchanting illustrations and an intriguing story, illustrator Steffie Brocoli and author Catherine Bidet create an […]
Another awesome title from one of our favorite authors! Also checkout Flashlight for more from Lizi Boyd. A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2015
Donate Books to Children in Need! Succeeding Begins with Reading Book Drive Each year Starling Agency and Blossoming Buds team up to collect books on behalf of Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program. Page Ahead is a wonderful foundation that builds awareness about the importance of early literacy in under-served/high-risk populations. Since 1990, Page Ahead has placed […]
From Kiki Cares: We all know that kids beg you to read the same book over and over again, so why not choose a book that you love as much as they do. Kids love all the bells and whistles like; pop up books, sticker books, sound effect button books, and the one that feels […]