Reading with children is the most beneficial activity for cognitive development.
As parents, it strengthens our bond, builds their vocabulary, improves their memory and attention, and creates an anchor in our day for meaningful learning and connection. There is truly no other activity quite as rewarding, especially with young children during their most formative, foundational years at home (0-5). As a mom, I’ve seen my daughters’ vocabulary, creativity, and intrinsic motivation for learning flourish because of regularly reading together. As a teacher, I’ve seen the power of books support children through difficult times, cultivate empathy and community, expand their world, and spark the joy and freedom that come from getting lost in a great book.
Reading is the most studied aspect of human learning, and the research is quite conclusive. Reading aloud to children is the greatest contributor to future learning success and enjoyment of reading.
Why Usborne?
As a reading specialist, I’ve been immersed in children’s literature for most of my life and have developed high standards for what constitutes a “good” book. And though there are certainly dozens of other titles we love in our home, I’ve found that Usborne Books & More offers the largest variety of high-quality literacy tools in one place. They are the most read – and most loved – books in our home. And so, after years of witnessing the incredible impact these books have had on children’s enjoyment of reading and learning, I just couldn’t help myself. I wanted alllll the books for my family and I also REALLY wanted to share them with you. UBAM was voted the #1 Children’s Publisher for good reason – these books are designed with intention and learning in mind – highly engaging, fun, and sure to foster a love of reading, which is ultimately the MOST important gift of snuggling up and reading together.
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you want all the books, right?
Hosting a virtual party is the easiest, no-commitment way to earn free books to build your home library.
Here’s how it works:
One: Before the party, I set up a private Facebook Group and get everything organized.
Two: You connect with and invite your people - anyone you think would enjoy the books.
Three: On party night, your friends “arrive” on their laptops (in their pj’s, glass of wine encouraged) from the comfort of their sofa. There is NO video or recording - no one can actually see each other. So, yes! they can wear their face mask and dip out early if their baby starts crying and no one will know.
Four: I share 10 posts highlighting what makes UBAM books so special. These are packed with fun photos, videos, literacy tips, and my top recommendations. As a former teacher, I love sharing details about the technical benefits for your children, but as a mother, I know our time has never been more valuable. Parties usually last 20-30 minutes.
Five: You sit back, drink your hard-earned mama drink, and get your friends excited about good books. I run the show, you like and comment on different posts (silly gifs encouraged!), and you earn book credit on all sales. It depends on the number of attendees, but most party hosts earn around $100-300 in free books.
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Some attendees may not purchase on party night. That’s okay! Your event will be “live” for a few days to give people a chance to process the info and purchase if they would like to. The whole experience is very low-key and yes, fun! There is never any pressure to buy or join - just us sharing our love of good books for our babies. My goal is to promote literacy and help you grow your home library for free!
Ready for a new chapter?
Once I got my hands on these books, I couldn’t keep myself from sharing. They are that good! After chatting about these books on IG and showing them off any time a friend came over, I realized I could be doing the same thing while also earning a commission and free books, which I donate every month to families in need. No brainer! I’ve experienced so much joy in helping families fall in love with great books. If new books also make you giddy, consider joining! This could be a small hobby , an extra discount, or a full-time job. There are absolutely no minimums or requirements…except for a genuine love of books.