Monika Marzec's Blog

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Helping children build healthy habits can feel overwhelming — for parents, teachers, and kids alike. Whether it’s brushing teeth, washing hands, recognizing body boundaries, or simply learning to tidy up, these everyday skills shape how children feel about themselves and the world around them. But here’s the good news: picture books have the unique power to turn these routines into stories children want to engage with.

In today’s roundup, I’m exploring a collection of beautifully written, thought...

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Loss is one of the hardest parts of life—and one of the hardest subjects to talk about with children. How do you explain why someone they love is gone, or why a pet will never come back? How do you honor their sadness without overwhelming them? Books can be a bridge in those moments, offering language, comfort, and gentle honesty when words feel impossible.

The stories below take on grief in many forms—losing a grandparent, saying goodbye to a beloved pet, or facing the deeper questions of mortal...

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When the weather turns chilly, creativity starts to bloom! These autumn-themed lessons from Are You Bored? and Are You Bored? The Activity Book help kids explore imagination, calm, and comfort on rainy fall days.
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There’s something undeniably comforting about autumn—the golden light, the crunch of leaves, the scent of apples and spice in the air. It’s the season of change and reflection, when nature reminds us that transformation can be beautiful. Children’s books have a special way of capturing that feeling—through gentle rhymes, cozy illustrations, and stories that turn falling leaves into lessons about courage, curiosity, and friendship.

In this roundup, I’ve gathered eight picture books that perfectly ...

Sometimes the most meaningful adventures don’t take place in faraway lands—but within the...