The hottest Children's Books Substack posts right now

Halloween can be fun for families with kids, and there are many creative ways to celebrate it. Things like costume guides and neighborhood competitions can really get you in the spirit.
Reading Halloween-themed children's books can spark excitement for the holiday. There are great stories that are playful and not too spooky for kids.
Sharing your experiences, like your favorite Halloween costumes or decorations, can help build fun traditions. The joy of Halloween can be contagious in a family setting.

Corduroy is a story about a bear who wants to find a home and a child, Lisa, who sees his worth despite his missing button. It shows the importance of loving something for its uniqueness.
The illustrations in Corduroy are charming and convey deep emotions, making the story more special. They help readers connect with Corduroy’s longing to be loved.
Corduroy’s journey reflects a common human experience of wanting to belong, reminding readers about the deep desire for acceptance and a place to call home.

Children experience loneliness too, and it can be deep and overwhelming for them. They need comfort and understanding from adults and friends.
Books can help kids cope with loneliness by showing them different ways to connect with themselves and others. Reading together can also strengthen those bonds.
Friendship and community are important ways to combat loneliness. Events like sharing food can bring people together and help kids feel less alone.

Florida school district adds clothing to illustrations in classic children's books due to challenges from Moms for Liberty
Challenges included concerns about nudity and obscenity in books like 'In The Night Kitchen'
Alterations to books in libraries raise questions about censorship and the rights of readers

The author embarked on a challenging, multi-year journey to create a parody children's book mimicking a classic, venturing into a realm of satirical humor.
Drawing from inspiration and striving for humor, the author faced hurdles in advertising due to the political nature of their content, highlighting the complexities of self-publishing.
The process of creating a book presented unexpected challenges, from mimicking a famous art style to learning new tools like Photoshop, illustrating the perseverance and creative struggles involved in bringing art to life.

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When choosing books to review, focus on those that are enjoyable, not well-known, and offer something interesting to discuss.
Creating children's literature with conservative values is important to provide alternatives to modern ideological narratives.
In storytelling, it's crucial to balance delivering moral lessons with engaging and entertaining narratives.

Con-men are using AI to flood Kindle with low-quality children's books, which might harm childhood literacy.
AI-written e-books are increasing on platforms like Amazon, enabling rapid production and plagiarism.
AI-generated children's books, lacking empathy and coherence in story and illustrations, may negatively impact young readers' literacy and empathy development.

Children's books have changed, with a rise in books by political figures for kids, often serving propaganda-like purposes.
Two major categories include the Hagiographic Style that glorifies figures and the Friendship Style that simplifies morals in a cartoonish way.
Conservative figures have created their own publishing ecosystem for children's books, more focused on influencing young minds compared to their liberal counterparts.

Being polite is different from being kind; politeness focuses on today, kindness on helping people improve tomorrow.
In polite cultures, disagreement and criticism are often avoided, while in kind cultures people express their thoughts respectfully.
Some discussion topics include new book recommendations, insightful podcast conversations, and intriguing data on well-being, conversation enjoyment, and online behavior.