Inside: Looking for books to read with your second grader? Check out our top 10 read aloud books for 2nd grade, from picture books to chapter books! I chose a collection of some of my favorite chapter books and picture books for second grade read alouds. Truth be told, I don’t really remember exactly what…
Category: Best Books for Kids
Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
New Multicultural Books for Kids GIVEAWAY
I wanted to highlight some great picture books and chapter books with diverse themes that have come my way. What multicultural books are you and your kids enjoying? Please share! New Multicultural Books for Kids King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan I love this book for covering so much territory with just one story. Malik…
Read Around the World Summer Series
I’m part of the Read Around The World Summer Series hosted by Multicultural Kid Blogs. Today, I wanted to introduce you to a Young Adult (YA) find that had me riveted! Jet Black and the Ninja Wind by Shogo Oketani and Leza Lowitz Husband and wife team joined forces to write this action adventure YA novel that…
10 Best Mysteries for Kids
Check out the best mysteries for kids — must-read chapter books your child can’t put down. Perfect for suspense and thrills! The “Edgars” are The Edgar Allan Poe Awards, named after Edgar Allan Poe, and presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America. The awards covers many genres, including mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film,…
Mei-Mei’s Lucky Birthday Noodles PARTY GIVEAWAY!
I’m so excited for this giveaway from the nice folks from Tuttle Publishing! They sent me a party box centered around Mei-Mei’s Lucky Birthday Noodles to giveaway to YOU! Lately, my kids enjoy Dim Sum but balk at Cantonese-style Chinese Seafood which is what my husband and I love most. But Chinese noodle dishes are…
10 Mythology Books and Resources for Kids
Check out the best mythology books for kids, perfect for learning everything about Greek children’s stories, myths and tales. I confess to a deep and abiding love for mythology. It started when I was a kid; I fell in love with Greek Mythology even without the Percy Jackson book series! I used to read Edith…
Ballerina Picture Book of the Day: 4 Book GIVEAWAY
Marilyn Singer’s charming Tallulah series reminds me of Fancy Nancy but with a ballet twist. My daughters never took to dance though I had enrolled Grasshopper and Sensei in Boston Ballet’s Preschool Ballet program when she turned four. Grasshopper and Sensei’s first ballet class at the Boston Ballet. They got tutus for the photo! She…