Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
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! 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 is…
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…
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 cover many genres, including mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film,…
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…
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…
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…
I went for the first time to Plimoth Plantation as a chaperone for my son’s third grade field trip. I somehow managed to avoid it for my girls. It was really a great trip and the kids were very well prepared. My son said that he preferred learning about the Native Americans (and Wampanoags specifically)…