If you’ve ever heard yourself saying “No!” to your kids one too many times you’re certainly not alone! A new picture book for children, The Day Leo Said I Hate You!, by Robie H. Harris addresses this issue in a beautiful way. In the book, little Leo is constantly being told no all day long and then after many “no’s” and no “yes’s'” Leo blurts out to his Mom, “I hate you!”. I’m sure this issue is something every parent will eventually be faced with. Luckily for me, my time has yet to come.

This is a great book to open up discussion of your child’s feelings, and I suggest reading it out loud to your children irregardless of their age.

Making the Moose Out of Life, from author Nicholas Oldland (Big Bear Hug), is a new picture book simply about living one’s life to the fullest.

In the beginning, Moose is afraid of doing just about anything that is the least bit risky. Soon he begins to realize that something is missing in his life. Upon this realization that something is missing, he decides to set sail which turns out to be both a disaster and a blessing after he becomes stranded on a deserted island. During his stay on the deserted island he experiences lots of new things and has lots of fun in the process! In the end, the Moose realizes that what he is missing out on is his life.

Summer has come and sadly is almost out of here for another year. To reminisce with your child about Summer vacation or to share as a Summer bedtime story Sunny Bunnies is the perfect simple children’s book to pick up. Sunny Bunnies by author Margie blumberg is also available as an iphone app. How cool!!

In Sunny Bunnies, Big Sister and Little Brother are excited about vacation. These two adorable illustrated bunnies share what they do from start to finish on their perfect day trip to the beach from