Bibliophiles, are you ready to get the scoop on new chapter books for your students and the kids in your life? Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen HISTORICAL FICTION Nielsen deftly captures the history of Lithuania’s book smugglers as well as the fundamental truth that books give readers freedom from oppression; books keep […]
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Here’s How to Teach Kids Fire Prevention Safety Right Now
Disclosure: This is a post sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and Sparky.org. If you’re like me, you sometimes forget about the importance of fire prevention education. DON’T be like me. That’s why I’m writing this blog post. To remind you to teach your children and students about fire prevention safety now! Today. Next […]
Continue ReadingStocking Stuffers for Kids and Teens Ages 3 – 13
I’m so excited about these stocking stuffers for kids, tweens, and teens from ages 3 to 13 that I’m barely resisting buying them all. I did a lot of research on gifts for kids for my holiday gift guide and found some cool fun ideas that your kids will love. Hope you love them, too! Stocking […]
Continue ReadingIdeas to Keep Kids Reading Even When You’re On the Go
You’re a busy family, driving to sports, spending time with friends and family, and so forth. But how do you encourage children to read when you’re on the go in the car, at brother’s basketball game, or waiting for the doctor . . . ? Here are some ideas you might try. (If you already have […]
Continue ReadingWonderful Picture Books About Fall
Fall is here! Read aloud these wonderful picture books about fall to your children to help them learn all about the fall season — the characteristics of the weather, harvest, animals, and changes in the landscape. These are my favorite stories to share with kids… Wonderful Picture Books About Fall Counting on Fall by Lizann Flatt […]
Continue Reading36 Popular Monster Books That Kids Love (Ages 2 to 16)
Monsters can be sweet and giggly or stinky and creepy. Which of these popular monster books will your kids love? You’ll find picture books and chapter books filled with monsters that boogie, won’t go to sleep, need haircuts, want to make friends, attack villages, and more. Monsters in Picture Books Fingers For Lunch by Brandt […]
Continue ReadingNew Mythical, Magical, and Fantasy Chapter Books (2019)
Ready to add to your bookshelves? These books are the newest chapter books with mythology, magic, and fantasy elements. Add to that adventure, growing up, and making ethical decisions, and you’ll see there are many, many good books from which to choose. Maybe you’ll want to read them all! New Myths, Magic, and […]
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