These newly published books encourage kids to be their own true selves. I’m giving away 6 of these picture books. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. What are your favorite Daring To Be Different books? Thanks for sharing! Be Yourself Picture Books! A Girl Like You by Frank Murphy and…
Category: Best Books for Kids
Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
Ellie Ultra Signed 2 Book GIVEAWAY!
Have you met superhero Ellie Ultra yet? Her parents are super-genius scientists who fight super villains and she follows right in their footsteps. Who knew that Winkopolis Elementary School would harbor so many devious criminals? This is an early chapter book series for girls who appreciate the challenge of juggling super powers while trying to fit…
Celebrating Asian Americans for #WomensHistoryMonth
Every March, I scratch my head to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islanders in children’s books for Women’s History Month. Here’s my (too short) list. Who am I missing? These AAPI women are notable but don’t have picture books yet… Amy Tan, author Tokyo Rose, radio personality Yoko Ono, artist Margaret Cho, actress, comedian Sandra…
10 Books that Invite Falling Asleep with Animals
Please welcome author Amy Ludwig VanDerwater with her list of 10 Books that Invite Falling Asleep with Animals. We are also giving away a copy of her newest picture book, Dreaming of You. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. What are your favorite bedtime books? Thanks for sharing! —————– Children and animals have…
Books for 6th Grade Boys
Looking for books for 6th graders to read? Here’s a list of the best books for 6th Grade boys, from fiction to fantasy, perfect for this reading level! My son’s reading journey started when he turned three and wanted to only read about dinosaurs. At age four, his interest switched to Pokémon. He learned to…
A Recap of KidLitCon Hershey 2017
It was wonderful to be with my children’s book blogging tribe at KidLitCon Hershey 2017. Pam Margolis of An Unconventional Librarian organized the event with assistance from Charlotte Taylor (Program Chair), Sarah Stevenson and Tanita Davis, Sheila Ruth, Melissa Fox, Paula Willey, and Jen Robinson. Pam was fabulous and funny and warm and friendly as were all the organizers! KidLitCon was also…
10 Picture Books With a Lot of Heart
Please welcome Alison Goldberg today with her list of 10 recent picture books with a lot of heart just in time for Valentine’s Day. We are giving away a copy of her book, I Love You for Miles and Miles and Love Is, a picture book on her list. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at…







