It's the middle of summer 2017. Are you ready to hear about the new book releases for 8 - 12 year olds? I've been reading a lot -- and picked my favorites to share with you. Summer 2017 New Releases for Ages 8 - 12 Years Old Two Truths and a Lie by Ammi-Joan Paquette and Laurie Ann Thompson, illustrated by Lisa K. Weber NONFICTION This book is GENIUS! It's an impressive dare really … [Read more...]
Big List of Counting and Number Books for Kids
As kids read books from this big list of counting and number books, they'll begin to develop number sense and numeracy skills that are foundational in math. These books make counting and numbers playful and fun. That's why I like them for children. See for yourself! Big List of Counting and Number Books for Kids The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Timeless because it's one of the … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget to Read Nonfiction Books with Kids
Often, when we think of children's books, it's fiction. But, nonfiction matters, too! That's why I always try to regularly share with you the best recently published nonfiction books. Here are my latest favorites. Cheers! you might also like: Nonfiction Comprehension Strategies and Determining Importance in Nonfiction Don't Forget to Read Nonfiction Books with Kids My … [Read more...]
Summer Reading: New Books for 8- to 9-Year-Olds
I'm recommending these new books for your 8- to 9-year-olds' summer reading. The chapter books contain engaging stories and awesome illustrations. All titles are great choices to keep your kids reading daily. See what fits for your child's interests. For even more fun summer book ideas, visit: 1st Grade Summer Reading List (age 6 – 7) 2nd Grade Summer Reading List (age 7 – 8) 3rd Grade … [Read more...]
Engrossing What If You Had NonFiction Book Series
Get up close and very personal by imagining animal parts (noses, teeth, feet, hair, and ears) on YOU! Scholastic's What If You Had series by Sandra Markle, illustrated by Howard McWilliam, presents an irresistible combination of factual information and whimsical imagining in this series of engrossing nonfiction books. I love that the specific science information sticks because readers get to … [Read more...]
Get Lit Spoken Word Poetry Inspires Teens to Find Their Voices
Get Lit is an LA.-based initiative created by Diane Luby Lane that uses poetry, reading, writing, and spoken word, to inspire teens to reengage with their lives and education. The Get Lit Rising book is profound, sharing the stories of 19 individual teen poets, the classic poem that inspired them, and their response poems. The teens in this book have found their voices. Founder, Diane Luby … [Read more...]
New for 2017! Non Fiction Books for Kids
Looking for a great non fiction book that will help your kids learn something new? From biographies to world history, there's a wealth of good books here. New for 2017! Non Fiction Books for Kids Busy People Librarian by Lucy M. George, illustrated by Ando Twin (ages 4 - 8) I'm partial to any book that celebrates the library like this does! It's time for story time. Rita, the librarian, … [Read more...]
2017 Newbery and Caldecott Children’s Book Winners
Announcing the children's Newbery book award winner and and Caldecott Medal award for 2017 and the honor winners for each!! This year, the The Newbery for 2017 goes to The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill while the Caldecott for 2017 is Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat illustrated by Javaka Steptoe. Read on to learn more about these fabulous children's … [Read more...]
Review: EPIC! Books for Kids App
Epic! is an app and website that provides children's books in the form of ebooks for a monthly membership fee of $4.99 a month. However, you can try Epic! FREE for one month. Which is what I recommend. Because after I share what I think are the pros and cons, it all comes down to whether or not your child likes their selection of books. Review: EPIC Books for Kids App PROS: Things We Like … [Read more...]
Interesting Informational Books for Kids
I've found more interesting informational books for kids! Ready to check them out? Interesting Informational Books for Kids The Inventors of LEGO Toys by Erin Hagar, illustration by Paige Garrison This informational book rocks! It's well-written, nicely illustrated, and very interesting! Learn the history of Ole Kirk Christiansen and his start as a woodworker. From yo-yos to plastic bricks to … [Read more...]
Best Nonfiction Children’s Books, 2016
If you're looking to find the best nonfiction children's books of 2016, I've got you covered. Here are my favorites -- many of them are nonfiction picture books, but you'll also find easy readers, poetry books, chapter books, and informational tomes as well. Best Nonfiction Children's Books, 2016 My First Book of Hockey Sports Illustrated Kids A Rookie Book I highly recommend this … [Read more...]
Holiday Gifts From National Geographic Kids (+ 3 Book Giveaway)
Weird But True! 8, The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2017, and 5000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3 will make great holiday gifts for kids this season. When we got the latest Weird But True! 8 in the mail last week plus The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2017 and 5000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 3, my kids POUNCED. Why? Because they're so interesting & well-designed! And, me? … [Read more...]