Ah, February- the month of love.  With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, parents everywhere are running to the stores to look for some sugary sweet treats for their kids. However, nothing says “I love you” like a book the two of you can read together every night, and here are a few excellent choices. Check out: Children’s Books About Love.

Does your child’s library need a new addition? Check out Huffington Post Parents’ selections for Best Children’s Books for February.  You’ll find fun books inspired by Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Black History Month.

Encouraging young children to read is great, but many parents do not encourage pre-school age children to write. Why should they?  Studies show that kids are able to tell stories through pictures at a very young age and can even write complex stories by five years old. So, why not take a look at these tips that will help you raise a young writer.

When you’re expecting a baby, you try to buy everything you’ll need to welcome your little one, but books and music might not be at the top of your list. That said, reading to babies and listening to music with your children can be one of the best things a parent can do for their child’s development. Need some ideas? Check out these great books and CDs for babies.

The editors and contributors at Cool Mom Picks have put together a list of their favorite family holiday books, and it’s really neat! The unique list covers Christmas and Hanukkah and has a great combination of old classics, new favorites and even books that aren’t normally associated with the holidays.

Divorce, adoption, same-sex parents, single parents… there are many reasons why a family is considered “non-traditional,” but did you know there are kids’ books out there that address these types of families? Check out 11 Books About Modern Families.

If you’re looking for some books to get you into the holiday spirit, check out these 10 fun holiday books for toddlers. There are books for every holiday: Kwanza, Hanukkah, Christmas and more.

If you love the song Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan, you might just love this book by the same title. The book matches Dylan’s lyrics with beautiful watercolor paintings, and it includes a CD of the song’s original recording.

Teaching your child to love and care for animals is very important. Also, teaching your child about the responsibility that comes with owning a pet can be very important when they start asking if they can have one. PBS Kids recommends a great selection of kids’ books about dogs, ranging from books about pets at animal shelters to books that use dogs to teach foreign languages and so much more in between.  If your family enjoys animals or you and your kids are dog lovers, this list is a must-print for your next trip to the library or book store.

Hispanic Heritage Month may be over, but it’s never too late to help your child learn about different cultures and people.  One great way to do that is through reading. Check out this list of great books about Hispanic culture.

The World Series is coming to a close and the baseball season will soon be over, but that doesn’t mean your family’s love of baseball has to end with it. Check out this great list of baseball books for little sluggers and see if you can find a few good bedtime stories to replace those nightly games.

Getting little boys to read can be a little bit of a challenge when they’re itching to run around and play in the dirt. But reading is an excellent way to ensure your child has a lifelong enjoyment of learning, and it’s always great to encourage it. Looking for some picture books your boys will love? Whether it’s humor, fantasy, mystery, adventure, poetry, animals, sports and more, PBS Kids has compiled a great list of picture books for preschool and early elementary age boys.

This book is fire safety week, and no matter what age your child is, they’re never too young to learn not to play with fire. With this in mind, Apples4theTeacher.com has come up with a list of fire safety picture books that your little one will love. They’ll help you teach something very important while holding your child’s interest.

There’s no better way to get in the mood for Halloween than by diving into a spooktacular story. Check out Reader’s Digest’s list of 9 Great Halloween Books for Kids to find fun Halloween books for kids of all ages.

Remember that controversy surrounding the book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?  What about Little Red Riding Hood?  Me, either. It may seem strange to see them on the list of books that have been banned over the last decade, but believe it or not, these books and others were determined to be too problematic for children to handle by school systems around the country.