Are leprechauns real? And if so, what exactly are they? Good questions and perfect for March! Leprechauns are small creatures that some believe are related to faeries or elves. They hail from Ireland, so the bearded fellows are often depicted wearing green and have become associated with St. Patrick’s Day. But what do leprechauns do? […]
This is the last post in our three-part series on librarians’ picks for the best middle-grade fiction of 2022. Each year, the School Library Journal names its top books. We share four more of their selections for readers eight through twelve with your today. Visit our previous posts to see more selections. The books are […]
Today we bring you part two of librarians’ picks for the best middle-grade fiction of 2022. Each year, the School Library Journal names its top books. We share four more of their selections for readers eight through twelve with your today. The books are presented in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. Descriptions come […]
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 […]