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Book nooks for tots: Best story times and reading rooms
I have just started to break out of the house to do storytime. The New Orleans Public Library has quite a few offerings. As it is a public facility, it is free and there are plenty of restrooms and spaces for kids. My favorite place to go however, is an Uptown store which you will see listed below.The Children's Bookshop - Teach your kids to "Fight the Stupids" early on. The Children's Bookshop ... Read more >
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This weekend's best bet: Storybook characters live and in the flesh
If you have not yet been to visit City Park's Storyland, this weekend would be the ideal time to go. Favorite characters from children's books will be walking around Storyland from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. The program, Storyland Performances, is free with admission ($3). It will feature activities for preschoolers that bring the classic tales to life. There you may find The ... Read more >
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Storytime in New Orleans
This month's theme is all about books, books and more books. For today's list I have compiled a handful of bookstores, storytimes and attractions that bring words to life for your preschooler.StorytimesThe Main Library (219 Loyola Ave.) hosts Kid Jam Time every Thursday at 10:30 am in the Children's Room. This activity is free and open to children up to five-years-old. Activities include ... Read more >
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Bedtime Stories
Like many households, there is a three book bedtime requirement from the girls before lights out. One of the casualties of being with the kids all day is that my patience wears thin by the time the girls are tucked in. This means that The Husband is often charged with the story time task.However, though I am admittedly the weaker story reader in the house, I have learned a few things.Agree ahead ... Read more >
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Kelly Leahy
Kelly moved to New Orleans in 2000. She has since bought her first home, gotten married and birthed two girls in the Crescent City. Though she'll never be a "native," Kelly tries to raise her daughters to embrace all that New Orleans has to offer. Kelly can also be found writing at Green Daily and her personal blog, Good Children....Read more >
A Great Book Rhymes!
Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and ...Read more >
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