Anytime is a good time for reading time in our house. We read books to our 2 year old, Ché, on a daily basis, without fail. Sometimes her dad reads her books in the morning while I’m preparing breakfast. The nanny loves to read her books before her nap to get her to understand that its quiet time, and I personally read books every single night to her before bedtime. She will have a fit if reading time does not take place before bed. Its a great way to help expand her vocabulary and a great bonding activity. Here are 5 of my personal favorite children’s books to celebrate everyday but especially during Woman’s History Month:
1.) Mae Among The Stars by Roda Ahmed - a beautiful book about dreaming big, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison. A perfect read to instill STEM interests in young girls. I love this book so much because our daughter’s deserve to see young girls that look like them aspire to new heights and reach their goals against all odds.
2.) Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai - a memorable book to encourage young readers to find magic all around them even in the most difficult of times. Malala went on to become the youngest winner of a Nobel Peace Prize for this literary contribution. Anytime I read this book aloud to my daughter she is so tentative to the magic flowing off the page. She loves the significance of Malala’s high vibrational frequency as much as i do.
3.) Michelle's Garden: How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change by Sharee Miller - a lovely picture book about former First Lady, Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Sets a great example for children to live and thrive in healthy and sustainable lifestyles. We love to read this book over and over again and compare it to our our gardening journey. Michelle has taught us so much about the these special moments and how truly rewarding the gardening process can be.
4.) Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty - a marvelous book about a little girl who really enjoys thinking outside the box. Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace & Marie Curie, this book also champions STEM, celebrates curiosity, and the power perseverance, and importance of asking “Why?” Ché loves this character so much she now owns the speaking doll, beaker set, lab gloves and afro pick to do her hair. She requests us to read it to her while she plays over and over again. Truly special.
5.) Come on, Rain! by Karen Hesse - an eloquently written book about wishing on the rain to come take us out of a scorching hot summer heatwave. Poetically transcends us to a historical southern town with charming characters to match. Expressive and elegant text with words that dance off the page. I’ve read a ton of children’s books but this one touches my heart in a way most others do not. We’ve all been in the dreary heat at some point in our lives and longed for a cool soak to ease our misery. And if you’re anything like Tess, you’ve wondered outside at some point in your childhood to enjoy a dance with friends under a sweet rain fall.
