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20 favorite first books for reading to baby

November 29, 2015 By Nicholas Kerr 1 Comment

One of my most popular blog posts is a list of 40 books we liked to read to our first child when she was a toddler/preschooler. In that same spirit, here’s a list of 20 books that we’ve enjoyed reading to our children when they were babies. 1. Dear Zoo By Campbell, Rod This is one of those […]

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40 best books for toddlers, preschoolers (and their parents)

December 10, 2013 By Nicholas Kerr 4 Comments

Reading to your toddler or preschooler is a rich and rewarding experience.  It opens up conversations, expands vocabulary and introduces new worlds.  But I’ve found that accidentally choosing a poorly written or illustrated book can make story time a lot less fun.  And beware the book you loathe, but your child loves and wants read again and […]

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Nicholas Kerr is a Dallas-based marketing and loyalty executive, currently leading loyalty and CRM marketing for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy at Brinker International. Previously, he led Microsoft Rewards and held senior leadership positions in consumer marketing and loyalty.

Raised in New Zealand, Nicholas writes The Kerrant, sharing his perspectives on economics, public policy, business, technology, and life. His commentary has appeared in National Review, The Washington Examiner, The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, and New Zealand newspapers including the Otago Daily Times. He has also addressed Chambers of Commerce, think tanks, and other organizations in Seattle and Dallas.

The views expressed on The Kerrant are entirely his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Brinker International, his employers (past or present), or any other organization with which he is affiliated. Read More…

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