Reading the same books you read as a child can bring you back to your own childhood. Here are some of my favorites that I just had to share with my preschooler. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Set in a small town in Maine, this … Read More >
Doing Good Nationally: Louisiana Flooding Outreach
Here at Sandvik Publishing, home of Early Moments and Hooked on Phonics it is important to us to find ways to give back to our … Read More >
Reading in a Winter Wonderland
Who doesn't love a good snow day? Okay, maybe being trapped … Read More >
Thanksgiving Traditions: What Will You Read?
As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it has me thinking about traditions. I spend the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving … Read More >
New Parents
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Ideas
Gone are the days when New Year's Eve meant going out all night to a flashy, glamorous party, starting your night with a countdown … Read More >
Reading LifeStyle
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights…and Books!
No kid's holiday season is complete without a book to supplement the celebrations. Here's a starter list of Hanukkah books to bring some extra reading and fun to this month's Festival of Lights. The Chanukkah … Read More >
School Readiness
7 Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
Nobody likes to see summer end. When I was a kid growing up in New York, school always started the Wednesday after Labor Day. We dreaded it. But by that time the weather was … Read More >
Learn To Read
Great Books for Toddlers
When choosing reading material for your one-year-old, cater to her budding independence and imagination with books for toddlers that include Velcro® closures, buttons, snaps, ties, and flaps. Any story that … Read More >