Struggling readers, reluctant readers, and wiggly readers all benefit from exposure to short nonfiction books. Primarily because in these books, they can jump around in their reading sequence. That means that kids can read whatever strikes their fancy in any order that they wish. For those wiggly readers, they can take breaks in nonfiction without […]
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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 […]
New Middle-Grade Nonfiction Winter 2019
If you’re like me, you will want to read these middle-grade nonfiction books and then recommend them to the young readers you know. You might also want to read: Nonfiction Books for 8-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 9-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 10-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 11-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 12-Year-Olds New Middle-Grade Nonfiction Winter 2019 Rocket […]
What’s New in Biographical Picture Books, Winter 2019
Are you looking for new picture book biographies? Here’s what’s been published recently. My two favorites are Along Came Coco and Planting Stories. What’s New in Biographical Picture Books, Winter 2019 Along Came Coco by Eva Byrne Coco grew up in an orphanage run by nuns where she learned to sew but didn’t much […]
What are the Best Greek Mythology Books for Kids?
Kids love Greek mythology books. Especially if they’re action-packed, funny, and adventurous like Percy Jackson or Myth-O-Mania! Greek myths get growing readers reading both nonfiction and fiction which is skill-building and enriching. The nonfiction mythology books on this list often motivate kids to challenge themselves to read more difficult texts than they normally would. Watch […]
Favorite President’s Day Books for Kids
I love recommending books that give kids a glimpse into a President’s life or personality. Nonfiction books on the presidents are about what you’d expect –fine but nothing terribly compelling. However, if you’re looking, reliable nonfiction publishers and series about the presidents include: DK National Geographic Who Was…? As far as picture books with both […]
Nonfiction Picture Books About Animals (Winter 2019)
What will you find on the new shelf at the library? Here are the nonfiction book titles about animals that are worth checking out or buying. Nonfiction Picture Books About Animals (Winter 2019) Dingo by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Tannya Harricks NOCTURNAL / AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL Evocative illustrations with visibly painted brush strokes grabbed my […]