Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
Inside: Read about the wonderful traditions, history, and fun stories with these Chinese New Year books for kids! Perfect for children to celebrate and learn. Chinese New Year may be what most of us think of when we think of Asian New Year celebrations marked by dumplings, lion dances, new clothes, and feasts. I’ve included…
Inside: The best collection of Native American children’s books, perfect for learning about indigenous heritage, folktales, and history! I, along with Jump Into a Book, Franticmommy, am working on a Multicultural Children’s Book Day eBook of diverse, multicultural, and inclusive book lists from bloggers and authors including: All Done Monkey Books My Kids Read Crafty Moms…
This cut-paper animation video of the history of London amazed me … and prompted this list. I’ve been to London for a short trip before I had kids, but it’s on my list to visit again! How about you? Have your kids been to London? If so, would they like these books? 12 Children’s Books…
Welcome to the Kid Lit Blog Hop! I have been busy making very short videos on picture books. Here’s one picture book discovery: Excellent Ed by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Julia Sarcone-Roach The Ellis kids are excellent at something: soccer, math, ballet, and baking. Ed the dog tries to figure out his special skill: breaking stuff, losing…
My son has picked up the pace of reading books this year in 5th grade. His book lists are now in three parts. 5th Grade Books from a 5th Grade Boy has books that he read as a rising 5th grader as well as books he read in the early part of the school year….
When I lived near a golf course in our old house a few miles away, I would spot red foxes running at dusk on the sidewalks. My friend Susan told me about her encounter with a coyote one winter afternoon. She and her black labrador were on the snow-covered golf course for a walk when…
My son learned to love reading because of graphic novels so they will always have a place in my heart. He’s reading chapter books now, but he still enjoys a funny notebook novel. I’m excited to share some newly published ones, and I’m giving away a few them as well (at the bottom of the…