Becca’s Book Box Blog

Bedtime can bring all kinds of big feelings for little ones. Some children suddenly find a burst of energy just as it's time to turn out the lights, while others have worries, fears, or a growing list of reasons they aren't quite ready to sleep. Sometimes, the best...

Nothing says summer like hours spent at the swimming pool, where kids build confidence, make memories with friends, and come home happily exhausted. If your family is spending time at the pool this season, we've rounded up some of our favorite children's books about...

Although Dads deserve to be celebrated every day, Father’s Day is approaching and it's the perfect time to remind dads, step-dads, grandfathers and father figures of all our love for them. Maybe we are biased, but we believe one of the sweetest ways to celebrate is...

The end of the school year gets way less attention than the big “back‑to‑school” transition (like I talk about here), but honestly shifting from school to summer can be just as tough. We go from predictable routines and early bedtimes to the chaos of summer - camps,...

There is something about summer that just feels right–slower mornings, popsicles on repeat, and kids running barefoot outside. And honestly? They need that.  But there is also a quiet reality that most parents aren’t familiar with until it’s already happening: kids...

Watching your child struggle with reading can feel overwhelming any time of year — but summer often adds an extra layer of stress. Without consistent practice, many children lose reading progress over the summer months, which can make starting a new school year feel...

Snow days don’t have to mean endless screen time. These low-prep snow activities use items you already have at home—and work for toddlers through early elementary kids. Is it just me or do snow days feel magical… until you’re inside with energetic kids and limited...

After sharing our beginners guide to Yoto, one of the most common questions I get is: ”Okay…but which cards should I actually buy?” The amazing thing about Yoto’s library is that it truly is a library. And while that’s a gift, it can also feel overwhelming when you’re...

There is nothing like the sound of our children letting out a big, genuine belly laugh—the kind you wish you could bottle up and keep forever. Books have a special way of sparking those moments, and we have a few in our house that do it every single time. One of the...

If you have been loving holiday read-alouds, you might enjoy pairing it with a show. Here are some of our favorite children's books that have Christmas or winter holiday specials, perfect for December family nights!   1. If You Give A Mouse a Cookie Read it: If...

I can't remember a holiday season where I was this excited about all the new Christmas books showing up on my doorstep. When I say these are some of the best, I mean it! Whimsical characters, bright and beautiful illustrations and meaningful storylines - these are all...

I’ve always been more of a book girl than a movie or TV person—but when it comes to Halloween, there are some super fun stories that have been transformed from page to screen in the best way. What makes them even better? Many of these book-to-TV adaptations are...