There is a variety of topics in the latest nonfiction books below — words, birds, numbers, artists, and more. I hope you find several books that you’ll want to read. Latest Nonfiction Books for Your Summer Reading The Dictionary of Difficult Words by Jane Solomon, illustrated by Louise Lockhart WORDS Want a mesmerizing book that […]
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What’s New in Picture Books (Spring 2019)
Get ready for a long list of amazing picture books for your home and classroom! I’ve pulled out all the newly released picture books with these themes for their own lists: friendship humor What’s New in Picture Books (Spring 2019) Being Edie Is Hard Today by Ben Brashares and Elizabeth Bergeland EMOTIONS / BAD […]
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My recently published picture books for spring 2019 post is waaaay too long so I’m sharing all the friendship-themed books here instead. 7 New Picture Books About Friendships My Funny Bunny by Christine Roussey Don’t you love Roussey’s illustrations!? Amazing descriptions show an emotional child who doesn’t get the gift bunny of his dreams but […]
Continue ReadingMeaningful 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, […]
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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 […]
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If you have an 8th grader, a 12th grader, or a senior in college, soon they will be graduating. (I’m already crying.) Gift one of these inspiring children’s books to celebrate your child’s accomplishment and upcoming life transition. Maybe one of these incredible children’s books full of wisdom and encouragement will help them on their […]
Continue ReadingPoetry Books You Don’t Want to Miss
I want kids to read and love poetry. I really do. Why? Because while poems may seem easy to read because the words are concise and the text is short, the imagery, symbolism, and meaning generally pack a big punch. Which kids will appreciate later in life even more. Through the years, I’ve reviewed and […]
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