How about a cozy Christmas mystery for some needed relaxation time over the holidays? This one will suit young readers ages 10 and older but is entertaining enough for adult readers looking for a light read as well. I enjoyed …
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a helping of hefty middle grade reads
A friend of mine was recently looking for suggestions of books to gift her daughters. Her youngest, in particular, hankered for a “thick” book. You know, something with impressive heft, a tome with sufficient girth to signal a Capable Reader …
idea-sparking, wonder-provoking picture books…a list of five
Today’s picture books function not so much as story-tellers as idea-generators. Each is meant to be taken at a bit of a slower pace. New ways of thinking and looking at the world offer themselves to those willing to pause, …
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stories that knit our hearts to Haitians and Afghanis
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 …
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 …
five full of beauty and history…it’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
Today in Minneapolis, as well as in about 12 other states and numerous cities, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It’s a meaningful opportunity to recognize the amazing cultures and hundreds of sovereign nations that preceded Europeans in North America, the …
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when life is full of bruises…children’s books on emotions and emotional distress
In my ten years of blogging here at Orange Marmalade, I’ve never tackled issues of mental health, but that’s not because these are not represented in children’s literature. In fact, large numbers of books exist dealing with self-esteem, grief, death, …
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ten top treats for autumn
Here in Minnesota we have been treated to some perfect Fall days recently. The maples are beginning to flame out in crimson and tangerine, tall grasses are rustling in crisp shades of tawny gold, and the sun is setting earlier …
justice for George Floyd…resources for conversations with children
Today I wanted to provide some resources to help you read and talk with young children about the impassioned dialogue, massive protests, and frightening scenes spreading across the United States and around the world due to the egregious death of …
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