Picture Books

[close] Welcome to "Picture Book Lovers," a vibrant and enchanting community dedicated to celebrating the magic of picture books! Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the joy of these beautifully illustrated treasures, this group is your haven for all things picture book-related.

[close] A warm, friendly corner of Goodreads for parents, teachers, and caregivers raising little ones (ages 3–7) through big feelings and the first steps of reading. This is the home of Sprout — a small green dino who learns to name his feelings, calm his body, and grow a kind, confident heart — and the wider world of gentle, social-emotional picture books and early readers built around him. Here you can: - Talk about helping young children understand emotions like worry, anger, sadness, jealousy, and pride - Share what's working (and what's hard) in your read-alouds and feelings conversations at home or in the classroom - Get first looks at new Sprout books, plus free printables, coloring pages, and calm-down cards - Swap recommendations for other wonderful picture books about feelings, kindness, and early reading A note on who's here: I'm Matthew Hampton, the author and illustrator behind the Sprout books. I started this group to build a kind little community around big feelings and early reading — so please jump in, ask questions, and share your own favorites. New voices always welcome. Be kind, keep it about little ones and their books, and let's help some growing hearts grow.

[close] Children's Books & Bedtime Stories Welcome to **Children's Books & Bedtime Stories**, a friendly community for parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, authors, and anyone who loves reading with children. This group celebrates the joy of children's literature through bedtime stories, picture books, early readers, seasonal stories, educational books, activity books, and coloring books for young readers. Whether you're searching for the perfect bedtime story, looking for book recommendations, sharing reading experiences, or discovering new children's authors, you're in the right place. ### What You'll Find Here * Children's book recommendations * Bedtime story discussions * Coloring books and activity books * Dinosaur, animal, princess, fantasy, and adventure books * Seasonal books for Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and more * Reading tips for parents and caregivers * Classroom and homeschool book ideas * Author spotlights and book launches * Honest book reviews and reading lists Our goal is to create a welcoming community where families and book lovers can discover wonderful books and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Be kind, be respectful, and happy reading!

[close] Do you want to step into stories where the characters come alive, wholesome stories that teach you about life and impart invaluable lessons? Here is where you'll find classic children's books from years past that will capture your imagination and enrich your reading! Rules: Be kind, respect others, think before you speak and enjoy reading! No self-promotion.