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Hi there, I’m Ellen! Here you’ll find me reviewing books little ones love. I’ll do the searching, sifting, and summarizing for you. Simply follow Bellewood Cottage and when you see titles that sound perfect for you and your kids, just request them from your library or order online. Read More…

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Ever wondered when to start reading to your baby?

🌷Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn, Illustra

🌷Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn, Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw⁣
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🌷Short sentences and a simple story makes Lola Plants a Garden just right for toddlers (ages 2-5). Lola is such an endearing character. Littles will eagerly turn pages as they wait alongside her for her garden to grow.⁣
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🌷In this book (part of the “Lola Reads” series), Lola is inspired to plant a garden when she reads
“Mary, Mary” in her book of garden poems. She plants seeds and waits patiently for them to grow. Finally, she watches her little plants grow taller and taller. The book concludes with a celebratory batch of cupcakes when Lola’s friends come to see her garden.

✨ Q U E S T I O N ✨Who are your favorite accou

✨ Q U E S T I O N ✨Who are your favorite accounts to follow on Instagram right now? I'd love to hear who & why you love 'em! 😍 Question box in my stories, otherwise drop a comment here.
Back with kids' book reviews tomorrow! 👌

An afternoon of sewing. Reading with my little. Wa

An afternoon of sewing. Reading with my little. Walking around our neighborhood again and again. Simple things that are easy to take for granted. But, freedom is bought with a price. Thank you to all who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Remembering. #memorialday

🌷Eek! I’m so excited to share a beautiful new

🌷Eek! I’m so excited to share a beautiful new release with you today. If, like me, you are enthusiastic about all things Anne, you will love this new picture book from Tundra Books.⁣
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🌷If I Couldn't Be Anne by Kallie George and illustrated by Genevieve Godbout⁣
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🌷I was blown away by the beautiful illustrations in this delightful Anne of Green Gables inspired children’s book. Isn't it gorgeous?! ⁣
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🌷Anne imagines all the various things she would be if she couldn’t be Anne, Anne with an e. The wind, a lily maid, a fancy lady drinking tea in a “grown-up-ish” way. Long-time fans of Anne will recognize these callbacks to the original story and love the book for that. Just know that this book isn't just a shortened up version of the original Anne, so it could be confusing for those little ones not familiar with the story.⁣
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🌷Suggested age range is 3-7, and kids will enjoy this first taste of Anne of Green Gables. Of course, I think Anne enthusiasts of any age will love having this sweet book on their bookshelf.⁣
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🌷More thoughts on the blog! #linkinprofile⁣
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🌷Many thanks to Tundra Books and to NetGalley for the chance to review this book.

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So, you received quite a few board books, life-a-flap books, and even fabric books before your baby was born and now you’re wondering…what age should I start reading to my baby? Chatting all about it on the blog today! ❤️ #linkinprofile

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨I love a good deal—as do many of us—but sometimes finding them can be tricky. When shopping for children’s books, it’s tempting to purchase straight off of Amazon or another large retailer, but I always double check the publisher’s website too. Sometimes publishers run sales, offer free shipping or discounts, or even have additional freebies or downloads to go along with their books.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨I reviewed this Seek and Find book @seekandfindbook last week and if you want to check it out on the publisher’s website @thegoodbookcompanyusa you’ll also find a selection of free coloring sheets to download and print. Have fun!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨Full disclosure: I received my copy of Seek and Find from The Good Book Company as part of their reviewer program. As always, all opinions are my own.

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🌷This book is just what one might expect from the amazing Joanna Gaines! ❤️It’s filled with encouragement, her sweet family, gardening (of course), and naturally, a little shiplap in the background too.😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌷We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines and Kids, Illustrated by Julianna Swaney @tommynelsonbooks @magnolia @joannagaines @julianna_swaney ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌷From the very first pages, I love the message in this book for sharing with our kiddos. It’s all about starting small and keeping on even when things get challenging. One little step each day and there’s no telling what can be accomplished! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌷Through the story, you’ll get to follow the Gaines kids as they experience the death of their very first plant (sad!) all the way to seeing the harvest from their bountiful garden. It’s such an inspiring book to get kids interested in the natural world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌷Another one of my favorite moments is when they mention how seeds are everyday miracles. They truly are! I really do believe the natural world declares God’s glory and starting a garden is a chance to be a little part of watching His miracles happen every day.🌿

🌷The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver

🌷The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver by Gene Barretta, illustrated by Frank Morrison @gene_barretta @frankmorrison ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌷This book. Everything a picture book should be. Frank Morrison’s paintings are beautiful. The light, the emotion, the detail. I’d love to see the originals. And just throwing it out there, but not only has Frank Morrison illustrated award-winning books (like Jazzy Miz Mozetta and Let the Children March), but prior to his career in illustration he toured the world as a hip-hop dancer! How cool is that!? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌷More about the story: This non-fiction picture book tells the story of George Washington Carver, his secret garden, his scientific pursuits, and his persistence. Absolutely add this one to your collection. Includes a timeline and suggestions for further reading at the end of the book. @katherinetegenbooks @harperkids

🌱Do you hope to raise life-long readers? The be

🌱Do you hope to raise life-long readers? The best way to start is just by reading aloud with your kiddos. Whether raising babies, toddlers, kids, or even teens right now, reading together is an excellent way to foster a love of reading in your little ones. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌱When we read with our kids we set the example, create treasured memories, and see many educational benefits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱All you need is your kiddos and some great books. Keep following along as I continue to share books little ones love! ❤️

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