If your kids like exciting and action-packed adventure chapter books, then these new releases might be perfect for their next reading binge. Adventure Chapter Books for Kids Press Start! Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy! by Thomas Flintham ADVENTURE (ages 5 - 7) Attention gamers! You're going to love this adventure about a boy who is playing a game where evil King Viking and his robot army are … [Read more...]
New Stories for the Readers on Your Lap
Emilie Buchwald famously said, "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." Here are newly published stories to share with your children in that pursuit. New Stories for the Readers on Your Lap We Are the Dinosaurs by Laurie Berkner, illustrated by Ben Clanton Laurie Berkner's popular song (we LOVE her music and this is a favorite song!) is now a super cute picture book. As … [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...]
10 NEW Funny Picture Books Books
Funny picture books are the BEST for reading out loud with your kids, right?! Not only will your kids laugh out loud, so will you. I'm so happy to share these new hilarious, silly, and giggle-inducing stories for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! 10 NEW Funny Picture Books Books OH, Great Now We've Got Barbarians! by Jason Carter Eaton, illustrated by Mark Fearing Mom says if he doesn't clean … [Read more...]
What I Did On My Christmas Vacation aka. New Children’s Chapter Book Reviews
I love curling up with a good book as much for my own sanity as to help you find good books for your kids. These children's chapter book reviews are from the books I recently read over holiday. They're ALL amazing. I hope they give you lots of new ideas for your children or your classroom. New Children's Chapter Book Reviews Look Both Ways in the Barrio Blanco by Judith Robins Rose (ages 8 - … [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...]
Interactive Lift-the-Flap Books for Kids
Lift-the-flap books engage kids, getting them moving and doing as they read and learn. These new, interactive flap books are great choices for curious toddler and preschool-age children. Also check out this list of recommended, newly published board books, 2016 and my FAVORITE board books of all time. HAPPY READING! Lift-the-Flap Books for Kids Peekaboo Pals 123 A Gareth Lucas … [Read more...]
Exciting New Board Books 2016
I'm excited to share these new board books with you because they're so cool! I think you'll find some choices to read with your babies and toddlers; some great gift ideas here, too. Exciting New Board Books 2016 My First Wonder Woman Book Touch and Feel by David Bar Katz Are you as excited as me about the new Wonder Woman movie? This board book will get even the youngest kids interested in … [Read more...]
More 2016 Chapter Books to Love
Can you believe it? I've found more chapter books to love! (Of course you can.) Did I ever tell you that my childhood goal was to read ALL the books in the library. I'm realizing that I might still be subconsciously working on that goal. At least in the children's section. Hmm . . . :) More 2016 Chapter Books to Love The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg MYSTERY What a lovely … [Read more...]
Painful, Hopeful Growing Up Stories: New Realistic Fiction
Growing up stories show us painful challenges and hopeful futures. These coming of age middle grade fiction books tackle the tough job of showing a realistic character who matures throughout the story, finding his or her place in the world. And because some of you are curious, I don't review everything I read. (And, I can't possibly read everything ever published even though it was my childhood … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Nurturing Empathy in Our Kids
I want my children to be kind -- now and as adults. Kindness grows from understanding both ourselves and others which leads, very importantly, to empathy. So how do we nurture kindness and empathy in our children? Books. Start with books. Let's Talk About Nurturing Empathy in Our Kids Reading not only helps us understand ourselves better, it also expands our understanding of other … [Read more...]
New Tickle Your Funny Bone Chapter Books
If you love to laugh, check out these newly published funny chapter books that all, incidentally, happen to be written in comic form. For more humorous chapter books, go here for ALL my recommendations and for more graphic novels, go here. Tickle Your Funny Bone! New Chapter Books Razzle Dazzle Unicorn: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure by Dana Simpson (ages 8 - 12) She's back-- our … [Read more...]