2021 Newbery & Caldecott Awards
Today, the ALA (American Library Association) announced the 2021 children’s book awards including the well-known John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott awards. The Association for Library
Today, the ALA (American Library Association) announced the 2021 children’s book awards including the well-known John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott awards. The Association for Library
It’s important to teach children sequential thinking. We can do this by reading procedural, how-to picture books as mentor texts for thinking and for writing.
Here are some fun new nonfiction books for ages 4 to 8! Although, the first book on the list is for parents of kids ages
Add some nonfiction to your bookshelves with these exceptional new titles for ages 8 – 12… What Breathes Through Its Butt? Mind-Blowing Science Questions
You know me, I ALWAYS want kids to read both fiction and nonfiction. Why? Because nonfiction reading is different. It’s reading for information. Which is
Books make the best gifts, am I right? To make it easier for you to find the right book for each child on your list,
These picture books stand out as the BEST books of 2020 that I’ve read and reviewed. (And I’ve reviewed hundreds of books this year.) If
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sourcebooks. All opinions are my own. My new favorite wordplay picture book is No Reading Allowed: The Worst Read
Holy moly, this list is huge. (And I still have a box yet to be reviewed!) To make it easier, I’ll give you some categories
If you’re like me, you find it important to share with kids stories about the human beings, moms and dads, sisters and brothers, in the
What children’s books should you read around Christmas time? There are so many good ones! Here are all my recommendations for Christmas children’s picture, chapter,
Thanksgiving books for kids share the early history of the United States, gratitude, and thankfulness. Did you know that thankfulness is a habit–something to practice
Star Wars fans everywhere are loving season two of The Mandalorian. I know I am! Which is why I thought I’d share an updated list
If you think all the good board books have been written, think again. Because there are so many new books good that babies, toddlers, and
Want to teach your kids how to write a letter? Start by reading children’s books filled with letter writing and use them as examples! Mentor
Today let’s celebrate big imaginations and wild musings with beautiful new picture books. Books in themselves encourage our imaginations, don’t they!? This list of picture
Ready for an eclectic assortment of new nonfiction picture books? Below, you’ll find good books about animals, tea, yoga, voting, ecosystems, and more. And, they’re
If you have a child or student who is learning to read, you’ll be on the lookout for the BEST books to keep them interested,
I firmly believe it’s our responsibility as citizens to educate kids about the democratic process of elections and voting. (Even though you might dislike election
Let your babies and toddlers sit on your lap and look at the pictures of any of these wonderful, engaging board books. Because if you want your
You probably can guess what I’ve been doing lately — reading piles of picture books! This month’s selection explodes with many can’t-miss treasures to add
