In a recent newsletter, I shared that I’ve been in a reading slump. Big time. Sometimes, to snap me out of it, I read different genres — or gasp, adult books. You should see my to-read pile of middle-grade books that I still need to read and review… But here are six that I’ve recently […]
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2019 Summer Puzzle & Activity Books
Use activity and puzzle books to keep your kids off screens while engaging their brains in fun thinking and learning. Here’s a selection of new choices for 2019; activity books that will make a great addition to your summer learning plans. 2019 Summer Puzzle & Activity Books 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Puzzle Adventure […]
8 Picture Books for Kids Moving to a New House
If you’re moving to a new house, help your kids prepare for this big life transition by reading stories about other kids who’ve moved homes, too. Bibliotherapy! Reading about the topic of moving houses can prompt important questions and encourage helpful conversations. When we moved houses, my youngest daughter was four. She told me, […]
5 Recently Released Funny Picture Books
Kids gravitate straight to funny stories, right? These new releases are sure to give your children the giggles and entertain them for many hours of reading. Enjoy! 5 Recently Released Funny Picture Books The Cook and the King by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by David Roberts Kids will think this book is SOOOO funny! Because the […]
Brilliant Family Read-Aloud Books for Kids of Different Ages
A reader recently wrote to me asking for read-aloud chapter book ideas that appeal to different ages of kids. Whether you’re taking a family road trip or at home reading with kids of different ages, you want books that ALL your kids will enjoy. But is it even possible to find a book that kids […]
6 Vocabulary Building Writing Activities with Mrs. Wordsmith’s Storyteller’s Illustrated Dictionary
Disclosure: I partnered with Mrs. Wordsmith to bring you this information. Grow a child’s vocabulary and writing skills with Mrs. Wordsmith’s Storyteller’s Illustrated Dictionary. This deluxe, illustrated storytelling dictionary gets kids jazzed about words with over 1,000 words illustrated in entertaining cartoons. And those illustrations? They are from Craig Kellman, the Hollywood artist behind […]
Tenzi the Ultimate Family Night Game
Tenzi is one of those games that works for almost all ages (except the ages 0 – 3) which is why it’s one of our top recommendations (aka. ultimate) family night games. Have you played it yet? How to Play Tenzi Tenzi is a very simple dice game for 2 -4 players. It’s fast pace and lots of […]