I have so many totally heart-tugging, can't-stop-reading, phenomenal historical fiction middle grade books to tell you about! Before I dive into the reviews, I want to mention that these are SOOOO good but even so, they may be books that kids don't pick up and devour. However, I know that but they will genuinely LOVE the stories. Remember how important it is for all ages of children to have … [Read more...]
NEW Picture Books I’m Loving
New Picture Books 2013 "NO, mom, not that book." Ever hear that? I'm convinced that sometimes I just need to start a book for my kids to see how awesome it is. Not always. But, lately my kids' pickiness seems to permeate not just their food choices but their book choices as well. So, even though book choice is important, don't forget the "sell" -- which sometimes includes reading a few … [Read more...]
Dystopia-palooza – New YA Books Winter 2012
I love reading Young Adult books. Here are some newly published YA mostly dystopian books that you might just love as much as your teens. . . The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater You'll LOVE this unique fantastical tale. Water horses eat human flesh so it's a sign of great skill and bravery to race one in the annual Scorpio Races. Orphan, Puck needs to win the race or she and her … [Read more...]
Fantastic Nonfiction Books For Kids
It's very important for kids to read non-fiction as well as fiction books. Why? Because most reading and writing in our life is non-fiction - information in school, communication in work, and almost everything on the Internet. Read more about non-fiction comprehension strategies including word-attack skills and text-structure knowledge. Non-Fiction Books For Kids Non-fiction for children … [Read more...]