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Category: Best Books for Kids
Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
5 Children’s Books About Life by the Sea
Today, I have guest author team of writer and illustrator Muon Van and April Chu. Their picture book, In a Village by the Sea, has been described by The New York Times as “Breathtaking” and Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review) said, it’s a “lovely, resonant portrait of family life that hums with quiet magic.” They have created a book list of their…
23 Wonderful Multicultural Dance Picture Books
First, you have to believe that it’s possible. Can a person of color become a professional dancer? These 20 Wonderful Multicultural Dance Picture Books plant the seed … but not for my kids. I could never coax my girls into dancing. My oldest did one year at the Boston Ballet School when she was four….
Finding More Great Graphic Novels for Kids
Graphic novels are my secret weapon for reluctant readers, both boys and girls, but they are also the slippery slope for newly independent readers to develop a love of reading. I became a huge fan of graphic novels when my son learned to read in first grade. Not only did graphic novels get him asking to go…
Gorilla Tough: Boxing, Books, and a Tablet
What do you associate with a gorilla? For me, it’s my boxing gym. I once took a boxing class with Nate, the other co-founder of Nonantum Boxing Club. When I saw my trainer — his cousin — I asked, “For a big guy, isn’t Nate surprisingly light on his feet?” Because if you saw Nate…
5 Feel-Good Books About Africa
I know very little about the continent of Africa so today I wanted to explore it through picture books. These five books show different perspectives from the story of a young Masaii girl who wants to touch the moon to visiting family in Tanzania and The Gambia. I was surprised to learn that the people…
25 Animal Friendship Picture Books
Please welcome Maria Gianferrari today who is making lists of her favorite books in honor of her debut picture book out next week! You might recognize Maria from blog comments here; she always has the best book recommendations! ————— Mia kindly agreed to participate in my blog tour to celebrate the release of my debut…