Do your kids know about foster care? Or are in foster care? No matter your children’s life experience, chapter books like these about kids in foster care are important to read. For kids who are in foster care, they might see that they are not alone. They’ll see that other kids have gone through foster […]
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Wonderful New Picture Books, July 2019
Get ready to learn about some amazing new picture books — you’re going to want these for your homes and classrooms. Impressive New Picture Books, July 2019 The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton BACK TO SCHOOL Don’t miss this delightful book of positive presuppositions about the first day of school […]
Must Read Chapter Books From the New Shelf
I’m excited to share with you some great new middle grade books that I think you’ll want to use in your classrooms and with your kids at home. New Chapter Books (2019) Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Raúf REALISTIC / SOCIAL JUSTICE / REFUGEES When a new refugee boy […]
Like to Laugh? Check Out These Humorous Picture Books, Summer 2019
If you’re like me, you open your library browser and put a passel of new books on hold every time you read good book reviews. Well, here’s a passel of funny picture books you’ll want to add to your holds list! GO TO: Big List of the Funniest Picture Books for Kids Like to Laugh? […]
10 New Picture Books About Identity and Culture, Summer 2019
Picture books about identity and culture like these can help us be better people because they introduce new ways of thinking or prompt reflection leading to personal growth. I love that about books, don’t you?! Picture Books About Identity and Culture, Summer 2019 I Will Be Fierce! by Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Nidhi Chanani PERSONAL […]
Essential Back-to-School Picture Books
As your children return back-to-school, read these essential picture school-themed books about the first day, separation anxiety, making friends, and being yourself. Honestly, I love how picture books can help prepare our kids for what to expect in new situations. More than that, they also help you know where your child might need extra support. […]
28 Books for Kids About Ocean Animals
Even here in landlocked Colorado, we love to read about ocean animals like sharks, dolphins, fish, and squid. Here are our favorite ocean animal books that your kids will love, too, no matter what area of the world you live in. 28 Books for Kids About Ocean Animals Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins Soak […]