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Lil'Crate curates books with meaningful talking points and activities to extend your reading experience with your child.

Developing a love for reading in your child can be easy with thoughtful and engaging discussions.

16/12/2022

We have created our first printable freebie and it is up on our website for your download! We love this printable for the versatile uses. You can practice fine motor skills for practically any age group with this!

Check our new freebies page via our link in bio to get this. The link to the the free reading is also available from there. Don't forget to download our Freebie of the Month as well for useful conversation notes for Odd Dog Out!

02/12/2022

As parents, we see the little things that make our children who they are. But peer pressure is a sneaky devil that creeps up on our young ones as they go through school. Sometimes, it affects us and we try to change our kids so they “fit in”.

In this beautifully coloured book, one little dog dressed in a rainbow scarf decided that being the odd one out was too much and headed to a different town where everyone dressed and behaved just like her. There, she found a dog who stood out and tried to give him comfort only for him to open her eyes to the beauty of being different. A simple yet powerful message that resonates even with adults.

Perhaps through this little rainbow-scarfed dog, we can remind ourselves and our precious little ones that they are exactly who they are meant to be.

22/11/2022

Can young children understand topics like refugees? Absolutely! It is in fact, beneficial to start these conversations early to nurture empathy and understanding. So how do we open such conversations?

1) Start with a well-written picture book.

They will introduce the concepts in a gentle way and open a conversation!

2) Select appropriate activities to extend understanding and conversation

Younger children can start with building EQ via identifying emotions through colouring and drawing into templates. Link here: https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/emotions-coloring-pages

Older children can attempt going through what actual refugee children go through to relate better. This allows for meaningful conversations and greater empathy building.

17/11/2022

We have some new amazing releases in store! The selection ranges from Financial Literacy to important conversations about Consent to the sweetest possible books about parental love! Check them out before they are all snapped up! We will be bringing these awesome new books to our pop up at Canadian Intl School (Jurong) this Saturday. Come on by if you would like to browse them in person!

15/11/2022

Develop empathy and global awareness in your children with this poignant story about two refugee boys who are left homeless after a disaster.

Unable to find their parents, they make their way to the beach where they spend the night with others who were displaced from their homes. In the morning, the little community come together to help each other and share what little resources they have with each other.

Later, a boat arrives and they move forward because they have no home to go back to.

This would be an excellent book to have on hand when news about wars and disasters break out. It helps young children to see in a gentle way what the aftermath is like for other children who experience something they may not be able to imagine. It opens up a lovely conversation that helps your child imagine a world where they may not have their parents with them or that they would have to sleep outdoors, without the comfort and safety of their home and warm beds.

Would you like to know how to start a conversation about refugees with your children? Like and comment below to let us know!

11/11/2022

Grab your Freebie from our link in bio or go to lilcrate.com/fotm! On the second Friday of each month, we will be releasing our Lil'Notes for FREE for parents to download along with a free read aloud for those without the book!

This month, we are featuring A Father's Love (suitable for 0 - 3yo)! In this lovely rhyming book, we explore the different animal dads who care for their babies in unique ways. This book makes a great gift for the dads in our lil' ones lives.

07/11/2022

Need a simple, low prep activity to keep your child engaged? Try this after reading Nigel and the Moon!

Some excellent talking points:
👉 The moon is not smooth, but full of craters formed by space rocks or comets crashing into the moon.
👉 The moon reflects light just like the foil! It does not glow on its own but acts like a mirror.
👉The light we see is Sunlight bouncing off the moon.

02/11/2022

Is your child afraid to share his/her dreams? Nigel has big dreams but is too shy to share them with others and only whispers them to the moon at night.

He wants to be a dancer, an astronaut and a superhero. But he isn't sure if his dreams are realistic. There are no dancers who look like him! Is he trying to be too many things? He is asked about his parents' jobs, but he excuses himself from answering after hearing what his classmates' parents do. Will he find the courage to give voice to his dreams?

This sweet and hopeful story not only encourages your child to dream big but also explores the value and importance of working class jobs. It is an excellent book to open discussions about the community helpers around us who keep the fabric of society together. We absolutely love that this book allows for empathy and character building!

This book is available from my link in bio. Keep an eye out for upcoming read aloud and freebies for this book too!

28/10/2022

I haven't actually seen my own books on display. Most times, they are stored away until I'm packing them for orders. This is my first booth and it is so gratifying to see these amazing children's reads all on display!

Do drop by this weekend for your shopping needs. There are so many amazing women led vendors here!

27/10/2022

Need a simple, low prep activity to keep your child engaged? Try this after reading Lou! Your kids will enjoy being a fire fighting superhero just like Lou!

You only need TWO things! Pictures of fire and a water gun (or anything that sprays really)!

25/10/2022

Lou is not only an adorable little fire hydrant but he delivers a beautiful message about self-worth and potential. It is an absolute must-have on every child's bookshelf!

Lou spends most days being a toilet for the dogs who attend daycare nearby and wonders if that is all there is to him. Until one day, he taps deep inside him and becomes a superhero!

This is an uplifting story that conveys a great deal in few words. Children as young as 12 months can enjoy this high contrast book with vibrant artwork. Even adults will appreciate cute illustrations and powerful message!

This book is available from my link in bio. You can also drop by our pop up at Curbside Crafters this weekend to grab a copy!

21/10/2022

Simple and fun crafts make reading enjoyable for your kids!✨ Make a fly (or ten!) after reading Mabel and the Mountain to help the story stay with your child! Most of the items are already in your home. ☺️

Psst! Have you downloaded your Mabel and the Mountain freebie (link in bio)? We have a free reading up so you can enjoy the story even if you don't have the book!

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