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50 States Challenge

How is your 50 States Challenge going? 🇺🇸 We’re checking in! Have you and your child been reading along, moving along, and exploring each state together? Whether you’re just getting started or already a few states in, every step counts. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s building a love for learning, movement, and curiosity along theContinue reading “50 States Challenge”

Book 5 Teaser

Coming soon graphic for a children’s book featuring Kami visiting Colorado, Florida, and South Dakota, with colorful state characters and a QR code.

Something new is coming… 👀 Kami is getting ready for another adventure, but this time there’s a special guest joining the journey! This upcoming book is full of movement, learning, and a few fun surprises along the way. We can’t wait to share more with you soon. Stay tuned for details, sneak peeks, and allContinue reading ” Book 5 Teaser”

Easter Basket Idea!

Children’s books and an activity book displayed outdoors against a tree with a pink flamingo plush, promoting Kami’s Collection.

🌸 Hop into Easter fun! 🌸 Easter is just 2 weeks away, so don’t forget to grab your basket goodies that last longer than candy! 🐰✨ Dive into Kami’s Activity Book: The Ultimate Adventure Across America and the BIG HUGS for Kids Series Books 1-4 on Amazon. Search for Lisa Galdos and give your kidsContinue reading “Easter Basket Idea!”

Fun Friday!

Interactive “Guess the Book” graphic with emojis (ketchup, lobster, tree) and a flamingo character prompting users to swipe for the answer.

Fun Friday time 🎉 Can you guess the book from these emojis? 🦞🌲🥫 Drop your guess in the comments before you swipe ➡️ This one might be trickier than it looks… but if you’ve been following along, you just might get it 😉 #FunFriday #GuessTheBook #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks

Absolutely Incredible Kids Day

Tomorrow is Absolutely Incredible Kids Day It’s the perfect reminder to celebrate the amazing kids in our lives. Sometimes the smallest gestures can make the biggest impact and help children feel loved, confident, and appreciated. Here are a few simple ways to surprise your kids tomorrow:• Leave a handwritten note in their lunchbox or backpack•Continue reading “Absolutely Incredible Kids Day”

50 States Challenge Reminder

Reminder: The 2026 50 States Challenge is happening now. Families across the country are exploring the United States from home by watching the state videos on the Big Hugs for Kids YouTube channel and completing the worksheet along the way. Each state video includes three “Big Hugs” to discover and record on your challenge sheet.Continue reading “50 States Challenge Reminder”

National Children’s Craft Day

Creative graphic promoting kids crafts with colorful text, doodles, and a flamingo coloring page, encouraging visitors to find craft ideas on a website.

Tomorrow is National Children’s Craft Day Looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your child? Celebrate National Children’s Craft Day with simple crafts that inspire creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning. Visit the Resources page on our website for free activities including coloring pages, DIY craft ideas, and more that are perfect forContinue reading “National Children’s Craft Day”

Reading Routines

Creating a daily reading routine helps children develop strong literacy skills, build imagination, and form healthy habits that last a lifetime. Just a few minutes of reading each day can improve vocabulary, strengthen focus, and create meaningful bonding time with parents. Reading together also helps kids associate books with comfort, curiosity, and fun. Why doContinue reading “Reading Routines”

St. Patrick’s Day Basket!

St. Patrick’s Day graphic featuring a basket with a children’s book inside, shamrock decorations, and text about building a festive kids’ basket.

Book 2 is the perfect addition to a St. Patrick’s Day basket! Add a little green, a lot of movement, and a meaningful story to your child’s celebration this year. Pair it with green treats, shamrocks, cozy socks, or fun crafts for a festive St. Patty’s Day surprise that encourages reading, learning, and imagination. OrderContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Day Basket!”

Quote of the Day!

Inspirational quote graphic about books helping children imagine beyond what they can see, with a child daydreaming of a flamingo character.

“Books give children the freedom to imagine beyond what they can see.” – Unknown One of the greatest gifts we can give a child is imagination. Through children’s books, kids explore new places, meet unforgettable characters, build empathy, and dream bigger than their world around them. Reading together strengthens literacy skills, creativity, confidence, and connection.Continue reading “Quote of the Day!”

March Birthdays

March Birthdays are here! Celebrating kids, teens, parents, grandparents – everyone of all ages born this month. There is something special about a March birthday, whether you are turning 5 or 95. Looking for a meaningful birthday gift for a child, grandchild, friend, or even yourself? Books make lasting memories and encourage a lifelong loveContinue reading “March Birthdays”

Read Across America Day

Happy Read Across America Day! Celebrate by reading a favorite children’s book with your child today and build a lifelong love of reading. Looking for an engaging, educational book series for kids ages 3-7? Kami’s Collection: The Ultimate Adventure Across America brings learning, movement, and fun together in one interactive picture book series. Perfect forContinue reading “Read Across America Day”

50 States Challenge

The 2026 Big Hug Challenge starts March 1st! How many states can you visit in 8 months… without leaving your home? We are officially launching the 2026 Big Hug Challenge, and the printable checklist is now available at the TOP of the Resources page on my website. Here’s how it works: • Visit all 50Continue reading “50 States Challenge”

How many minutes does your child read daily?

Graphic asking how many minutes a child reads each day, featuring two children reading together and inviting viewers to vote in a poll.

Reading habits start early, and every minute counts. How many minutes does your child read each day? Vote in the poll below and let’s see where everyone is at. Whether it’s 5 minutes or 30+, building a daily reading routine helps strengthen vocabulary, imagination, focus, and confidence. If you’re working on increasing reading time atContinue reading ” How many minutes does your child read daily?”

Kami’s Collection

Discover adventure, movement, and learning all in one! Kami’s Collection: The Ultimate Adventure Across America brings together 3 best-selling BIG HUGS for Kids books in one exciting volume for ages 3-7. Join Kami the Flamingo as she visits three of her fifty-state friends in each story. Every friend shares a special BIG HUGS move inspiredContinue reading “Kami’s Collection”