What could possibly be more important than families…and children? They’re our focus here at Grandma Bubbles Books. We are happy to offer an ever-increasing number of intriguing books for the earliest reader, as well as other fun products designed to stimulate a child’s innate creativity. Additionally, we’re all about strengthening families, encouraging parents and grandparents in their important roles and motivating youngsters to achieve their greatest potential.
The latest on Grandma Bubbles Books for New Readers
Emergent readers are in for treat. Grandma Bubbles is hard at work completing four–that’s right, four–new series! In addition to another series featuring Kit & Glug’s adventures and another about Jen and Pam, there will be a holiday series spotlighting holidays that kids love and an exciting series for the beginning beginner reader. Stay tune for more information.
Here’s an illustration from one of these new books, Go Fish.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, may I share one of my favorite YouTube sites. I love listening to Celtic Woman’s 2009 PBS show, Songs from the Heart. Here’s the link:
Reading Across America
Celebrate “Reading Across America” day on March by snuggling up beside your early emergent reader and reading together. What fun! The best thing that parents and others can do to encourage children to read is to read together from their earliest infancy! And don’t stop when they get older and are reading independently.
Perfect for early emergent readers
Educators group readers into levels, beginning with the early emergent reader.
Early emergent readers have a lot to learn. They are learning to understand how a book works. They’re learned to recognize the letters of the alphabet, both upper- and lowercase. They are beginning to recognize syllables and rhyme. They are starting to learn the relationship between a sound and a letter, or symbol. They read primarily words that have a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, as well as high frequency sight words.
Grandma Bubbles Books for New Readers are tailored to meet the special requirements of these early emergent readers, ages 3 to 6. The bulk of the words used in these books are three-letter words with a short vowel and a handful of easy sight words. For fun, and to enhance the interest of the story, some of the books include a couple of “bonus” words.
But even these bonus words don’t stop the early reader from enjoying the reading experience, because most of them come with a little rebus picture, identifying the word.
Grandma Bubbles Books for New Readers are perfect for the early emergent reader.
Loves the books
Thanks, Becky, for sharing:
We skyped with our little 6 year old granddaughter last night who lives “too far away.” She is growing way too fast. I had given her some of your Grandma Bubbles Books for her birthday and for Christmas and I couldn’t believe how well she did. She loves the books and it was so fun to visit with her and see her growing up. Modern technology is wonderful!
What is this word?
From Lisa:
Today it warmed my heart to watch my daughter thumbing through the dictionary. She has been carrying it around with her all week. She has been asking, “What is this word? What does it mean?” Then she tries to put the new word into a sentence. I smile like I am the proudest mom in the world.

To those who love books
I ran across this delightful film short dedicated to those who love books.
E-books
E-books are such the rage these days. I see really young children maneuver around hand-held devices with ease. What role do e-books play in your young child’s life?
I wonder…is this just a fad or will e-books someday replace printed books? Specifically, I wonder about the future of printed books for young readers. Will Fisher Price eventually come up with a $30 ipad so that preschoolers can access e-books without any parental guidance? Won’t printed early reader books still be needed even then?
What do you think?
Healthy families
One of the best things we can do for our families is feed them nutritious food. A steady diet of fast foods can’t be very healthful. And it’s more than just providing food to sustain life. Sitting down together as a family on a daily basis enhances relationships and builds family ties. No fair watching TV while the family dines. We’re talking about enjoying each other’s company by sharing experiences, thoughts, jokes and love.
Here is a terrific website for wonderfully healthful recipes and fun family activities. I recommend it highly.
http://healthyfamilycookin.blogspot.com/
Doesn’t this look scrumptious! You can find the recipe on this website.

Complete Jen & Pam Series: Introductory Package
Complete Kit & Glug Series: Introductory Package