Three major holidays will be observed in communities around the world during April. An excellent way to explore a celebration you might not be familiar with is to read a children’s book together. These books can help introduce you to some of the traditions. Ramadan – For our Islamic friends, April 2-May 2 is the […]
Don’t tell, but we’ve found some wonderful mid-grade fiction books that teach a little science along the way. Young readers will learn along with the characters and it most likely won’t even feel like an assignment. Bees on the Roof by Robbie Shell Sam needs to find a seventh-grade science fair project and a way […]
The month of love is here and, according to research by Hallmark, Americans will send 145 million cards to their sweethearts. That doesn’t even count the millions of cards exchanged in classrooms next Tuesday. Teachers, Hallmark says, get the most valentines, and that seems appropriate. Want to give your Valentine’s Day a bookish twist? Here […]
Make Thanksgiving a season of practicing gratitude. These books help elementary-age children recognize and begin to develop gratitude as a life-long habit. The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edward Written by Julie Andrews (yes, that Julie Andrews of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music), this fantastical tale originally written in […]
A new month around here means only one thing…a new book recommendation roundup! Here are my top recommendations for your middle-grader to read this September. […]
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: […]
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 children’s books all about camping! […]
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 of the best ways we […]
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 a trip, or you’re spending […]
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 written by independent authors? As […]
If you didn’t know, February is Black History Month! This is a chance for us to celebrate the many, many contributions and achievements of the Black community, as well as a time to recognize their central role in US history. One of the ways you can teach your kids about Black History Month is, of […]
Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Whether you’re able to safely celebrate with family or you’re spending the holiday alone, I hope you can find some time today to reflect on something you’re thankful for, even in this difficult year. To help you get in the Thanksgiving spirit (even without the traditional celebrations), try reading one of these […]