Education

The Best Children’s Nonfiction Books of 2019

Nonfiction books teach kids how to read for information but well-written books like these best nonfiction books of 2019 for kids, do more than that. They inform, entertain, surprise, deepen curiosity, and inspire. See for yourself from books about math and animals to biographies and memoirs. And don’t miss last year’s list! The Best Children’s […]

Improve Vocabulary with the Merriam-Webster Puku App for Kids

Disclosure: I’m partnering with Merriam-Webster to share this information with you. All opinions are my own. For years, my kids and I have used the Merriam-Webster app to look up new words. But recently, Merriam-Webster launched Puku, a new vocabulary app specifically for children ages 8 to 12. It’s a gamified way to learn and […]

Notable Board Books of 2019!

2019 brings us new board books to give and read aloud to our children. These will spark curiosity and learning and grow a love of reading. I’ve added my favorites on this list to my big “Best Board Books for Babies and Toddlers” list. Notable 2019 Board Books! Silly Lullaby by Sandra Boynton […]

Best Middle Grade Chapter Books & Graphic Novels of 2019

Want to know about the best middle-grade chapter books and graphic novels of 2019? 2019 gave us so many amazing middle-grade chapter books and graphic novels! Especially for realistic fiction books that tackle growing up while facing big issues like colorism, poverty, immigration, and identity. Add several memorable historical fiction stories and a few adventures […]

What Else Can Kids Read? 7 Reading Ideas Beyond Chapter Books

Think beyond chapter books when asking your kids to read. Chapter books are just one of the many reading options. Here are seven more reading ideas to entice your kids into more and more reading. 7 Reading Ideas Beyond Chapter Books 1. Magazines I’ve stopped all my magazine subscriptions just in time for my kids to ramp […]

Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! Program Lets Kids Earn Pizza for Reading

Disclosure: I’m partnering with Pizza Hut to bring you this information, but all opinions are my own. It’s time to register for Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT!® Program! Celebrating its 35th year, this free reading incentive program is a yummy opportunity for elementary teachers and homeschoolers (for students ages 5-12) to reward children for accomplishing any reading goals. Pizza […]

19 New Nonfiction Books Kids Will Love (Ages 7 – 13)

Wait until you see this collection of new nonfiction books for middle-grade readers, ages 7 to 13. You’ll find a wide variety of topics, too from a compelling book about ostriches to a well-written graphic novel about RBG to a super cool showcase of great classical composers. As you know, it’s vitally important that kids […]