This year, I'm giving my kids Valentines' Day Book Bucks instead of stuffed animals or candy. And, I've made free printable book bucks you can easily download and print for your kids, too! Gift of Book Bucks Like most kids, my kids love to choose their own books to read. They enjoy browsing the bookstore almost as much as me. (Which is one of my favorite things EVER.) I think book bucks … [Read more...]
NEW Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids
Spice up your kids' reading life with these new (and awesome) graphic novels--great for summer reading, don't you think? If you need convincing why graphic novels and comics count as reading, read my reasons here. Comics for kids are a great way to get kids reading. Try one of these comics. New Recommended Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids Mal and Chad Belly Flop! by Stephen … [Read more...]
14 New iPad Books for Kids
You know me, I'm a big believer that reading is reading is reading -- comic books, newspaper, ipad books, . . . all reading counts. Last year after reviewing iPad books for the Cybils I had serious burn out -- there were (are) some awful books out there! But, I've recently found good iPad books for kids I can recommend to you. 14 in fact. Hope these give you some new ideas for reading. Where … [Read more...]
Engaging Puzzle and Activity Books for Kids
Are you keeping up with summer learning so your kids don't experience the dreaded "summer slide"? Me, too. But, that's where puzzle and activity books come in. They'll keep your kids and mine learning and thinking this summer. ('Cause I need to get my act together! You?) Activity Books for Kids Ages 2 - 5 eyePad ABC/abc and eyePad 123 Ages 6 - 12 eyePad Amazing Games … [Read more...]
Recommended Early Readers
I often struggle to find engaging early readers for JJ so I bet you have the same problem, too. Today, I wanted to share some of the best early learning (reader) books we've enjoyed lately, most of which are newly published. All these books include beautiful illustrations with appropriate text which in my opinion means not too much or too stupid. But, I'll share sample text with you so you can … [Read more...]
Favorite Bedtime Stories – New Picture Books for Children
The great philosopher, Dr. Seuss, once wrote, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." In honor of his wise words, I present to you my list of the best, most impressive, newly published picture books that you'll love for bedtime stories. I love and recommend them all! Book descriptions provided by the publisher . . . Picture … [Read more...]
2010 Holiday Gift Guide – Best Books for Kids
So many wonderful books this year, it was hard to pick. Books make the best gifts for the holidays so scroll down to find my recommendations for the best books for kids. I hope your children will love, love, love these books for gifts. For buying information, click on the publisher or the book's cover. (P.S. I'm NOT an Amazon affiliate.) The Butt Book | $12.23 | Ages 4 – 8 WIN … [Read more...]