Getting your child interested in reading during the summer is the perfect recipe for success—they have months of free time, there are plenty of "summer light" stories for them to get easily invested in, and they can take a book anywhere from the beach to the pool for an afternoon...
August is coming to a close, but if you're anything like me, you might be gripping on to the end of summer before it slips away for good! To help keep the summer feeling alive, here are four books that you can enjoy reading with your little ones: (more…)
I've written in the past about how I'm not much of an e-reader myself. However, when it comes to keeping kids engaged in reading, I'll try just about anything! E-readers have come a long way in the last few years, and for kids who are more comfortable with using technology...
One of my favorite activities to do with my son over the summer is go camping! Whether it's you and your family out in nature, or you're sending your kids away for their first summer camp experiences, the perfect companion will always be a great book. Here are my top...
From Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Harry Potter, have you ever noticed that the most exciting and popular children's books come in a series? A book series is something that can draw you in for long periods of time, and something that can keep you excited to continue reading...
There’s nothing better than the feeling you get as a parent when you walk into your child’s bedroom to see that they've traded their iPad for a book! Wondering how to make that happen for your own children? Here are my tips to help turn your kid into a book...
May is here, and summer is just around the corner. You know what that means...more time for endless reading! If you're a bookworm like me, this bucket list will keep you entertained all summer long. So turn up the AC, grab an ice cold drink, and let's get started. (more…)
It’s a common belief that children’s books are meant for…well…children. The truth is, though, that children's literature is meant to be enjoyed by anyone who reads it. Children's authors often know that parents are reading right alongside their children, which means that a lot of their books are filled with...
If there is one quality kids need these days, it's resilience. Between last year's school shutdowns, an entire year of heavy news, and now beginning the process of going back into school and normal life again, resilience is something kids are figuring out (whether they like it or not). One...
Can you believe we're already in spring break season? For kids this means a week off of school, but for us parents, spring break is really more of a week of trying to find ways to entertain our children. Whether you're able to get out of your house and take...
You might not realize it, but most of the books on your shelf are probably written by traditionally published authors. They're the titles most people tend to hear about right away—Stephen King, John Grisham, JK Rowling. But did you know that there is an entire world of books out there...
We are officially entering spring, and you know what that means... It's time to get a head start on your spring cleaning! As someone who purchases a lot of books, my bookshelf is always in need of a refresh around this time of year, which puts it at the top...
Can you believe we've made it to March?! Besides marking the time when everything changed last year, March is also the month we celebrate Women's History! Following International Women's Day on March 8th, Women's History Month is a time to celebrate the many achievements women have contributed to our society....
Nothing makes an author happier than seeing a new review of his book show up on Amazon or Goodreads. While I've been lucky enough to have this happen time and time again, I recently realized how little I've shared with you all about these moments! So, if you've ever wondered...
I don't know about you, but I can't think of any better way to say "I love you" than by gifting someone a book! This Valentine's Day, instead of the usual flowers and chocolates, try mixing it up by giving your loved one a book that says you care. Here...
Forget the groundhog! Let's have some Far Out February Fun with our favorite red crocodile! Each week during February, we'll be giving away books from the Night Buddies Adventures series on our Facebook page. Join the fun by following the Night Buddies Facebook page. We’ll have a contest each week...