Somebody decided a long time ago that when a book pairs a kid with an animal, the kid is the hero and the animal is the sidekick. The kid’s name goes on the cover. The animal gets to be loyal, funny, and along for the ride. More often than not, it’s backward. Take Calvin and […]
There is a very specific moment that every reading household knows. Your middle grader finishes a book they loved, closes it, and looks up with a mix of satisfaction and grief. Then comes the question: Do you have another one like that? It sounds simple. It is not. The trick is that kids almost never […]
Looking for your next great read? Whether your middle grader is a bookworm or just dipping their toes into the world of stories, 2024 shaped up to be an exciting year for middle-grade books! From fantastical adventures to heartfelt tales of friendship and self-discovery, last year’s releases were packed with stories that will inspire, entertain, […]
I’ve written a few posts now about how important it is for us as parents to help our children fall in love with reading. But today I want to take this one step further—I think it is important for us to get kids interested in reading about history. History is one of those subjects that […]