10 of the Best-Loved Kids Books in September

From 9 months to 9-year-olds, and awesome read-aloud books for kindergarten – these are the 10 most-loved kids books in September on Nooksy, plus the latest trends in children’s books.

The Importance of Play in Child-Parent Relationships

How play helps in child development, different types of play and the importance of play in developing deeper child-parent relationships

The Squiggle Wiggles - Book Preview

A famous animal music group lands at the airport and has to be transported to the concert hall. We review this magical book and pose some questions parents can discuss with their children.

Connection: The Heart of Every Child Development Story

How people connect and how books encourage that – we look at the importance, need and how-to behind creating connection with our children, and how that drives their development in life

Little Geniuses: This is How Reading Develops Imagination in Young Children

What exactly is imagination? Where does it come from? And how do we improve it? Discover how reading develops imagination in your child. PLUS: the relationship between reading and creativity.

5 Ways Reading Increases Concentration & Focus in Your Child

Plus: The importance of concentration for your child, how reading increases concentration and special Executive Function features you have to try on the Nooksy App

7 Incredible Ways Reading Develops Empathy in Your Child

The most in-demand leadership and workplace skill of the 21st century – this is how reading develops empathy, the No 1 new skill to secure a bright new future for your child

How Daily Reading Improves School Readiness in Young Children

Cognitive, language, social and emotional development – here are the 5 key ways regular reading improves school readiness in your child

10 Surprising Ways Picture Books Develop Literacy in Young Children

Why learning to read has less to do with words than you think – here’s how picture books develop literacy way better and faster than any number of words

How to Stay Connected to Family When We Separate After the Holidays

What is connection? Why is it important? And how to stay connected with friends and family when the holidays long after the holidays