Today I want to offer some titles for those of you who would like to read and talk with children about the sorrows in Haiti and Afghanistan. These books illuminate the beauty of these places as well as touching on …
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a patchwork of bedtime stories
Bedtime stories lauding the sweetness of sleep and the goodness of nighttime are perennial favorites, at least as much for weary parents hoping to soothe little ones into drowsiness as for child listeners. Here’s a patchwork quilt of goodnight stories …
50 books, 100-ish pages and under…round three!
Over the years, some of my perennially favorite, top-read posts are my collections of 100-ish-pages-and under chapter books. These mighty-slim books range widely in their difficulty, style, and content making them appealing choices for a variety of readers — those …
Suni Lee’s Hmong-American culture — read and learn!
Minnesota is celebrating Suni Lee’s gold-medal Olympic victory, along with the rest of the nation. I hope her victory leads many to learn more about the Hmong people, and today I’ve got a few books to start you off. The …
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six picks for tween readers
Today I’ve got some great reads for the long hot days of summer. From the extremely quirky, to sci fi and fantasy, to stories of the real, challenging lives of tweens, middle grade literature has got you covered. The Time …
a baker’s dozen of new, not-to-miss stories
I’ve got 13 fantastic picture books for you today. Thoughtful and playful; world-expanding and wondrous; funny-bone-tickling and poignant. Each one is a gem. Share them with the small ones in your world — or just check them out for yourself. …
higher, faster, stronger…celebrate the 2021 Olympics
Last week we took a little tour of Japan, acquainting ourselves with our host country for the 2021 Olympics. This week I’ve got books detailing the jaw-dropping feats of athleticism these games are famous for, as we get ready for …
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the Olympics are coming! it’s time to explore Japan!
The beleaguered 2021 Summer Olympics are set to begin on July 23rd. There have been many quirks and setbacks in the history of the modern Olympics, but the devastating pandemic, year-long delay of the games, and debate over whether or …
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sunshine-seaside-summertime stories!
Today I’ve got ten juicy picture books, all refreshing choices for your summertime reading stacks. Don’t forget — picture books aren’t only for the very young. They enrich and gladden older readers and adults as well. Out into the Big …
summer-set novels and chapter books
Hi all! I meant to get this post out earlier this summer… …and then it slipped right off my plate. However, summer solstice was just yesterday so there’s lots of warm days ahead for these summer-set novels. I’ve got a …
