Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
Thank you to Disney-Hyperion for providing this giveaway! The third book in The Trials of Apollo series: The Burning Maze hits the shelves today, as does a new companion title to the recently re-designed Kane Chronicles trilogy: Brooklyn House Magician’s Manual! These are my son’s DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) books! I confess personally that the Apollo series is my least favorite….
Great New Early Chapter Books Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes This sequel to Geisel award-winning Charlie & Mouse is just as sweet and wonderful as the first one. In this book, Grumpy comes for a visit but he’s not grumpy at all. His love for his grandkids is…
Graphic novels got my son reading independently. I can vouch that they are a great tool for literacy, especially for getting reluctant readers reading. According to Healthy Teen Network, graphic novels: helps students encode information more readily, improving their reading comprehension because they combine text with graphics help develop vocabulary, especially for those with learning disabilities…
I’m partnering with Sheryl and Carrie Berk to giveaway their newest book and swag in partnership with Little Bee Books! Their newest series, Ask Emma, is about an advice blog for her middle grade that spirals out of control. We are giving away a copy of Ask Emma and a prize pack to one winner….
Books open doors for kids and offer a perfect way to build their brains. Access to good books is a step that brings your children closer to discovering the joy of reading, and helping children to find good reading materials takes your guidance and continued support. Choosing Books for Your Kids 1. Timeless and enduring…
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I am creating. a huge list of Asian-Pacific American children’s books. I am going to give a shout-out to all the AAPI children’s book authors and illustrators that I can think of with a book published in the last 18 months. I will be listing them…
Today is International Jazz Day! To celebrate, please welcome my guest author today, Matthew Gollub, with his list of jazz books for kids. We are giving away a signed copy of The Jazz Fly (hardcover book with CD and free download). Please fill out Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. Matthew Gollub is the award-winning author…