Virtual Book Club for Kids Ages 9 and Up I first heard about the Poppins Book Nook from Piwi Princess on Google + Community Great Books for Kids. It sounded like so much fun that I asked the host, Enchanted Homeschooling Mom, if I could join and she was kind enough to include me! The…
Category: Reading Lists: Middle Grade
Middle grade chapter books for kids ages 9 through 14 and including 3rd grade books, 4th grade books, 5th grade books, 6th grade books, and 7th grade books.
Meeting Jerry Spinelli and Clare Vanderpool
Author Visit with Newbery Winners Spinelli and Vanderpool PickyKidPix and I were excited to meet Newbery-winning authors Jerry Spinelli and Clare Vanderpool who have been on the road together promoting their latest works. At first glance, they are a pair of contrasts. Clare looks like a young mom. She has two chapter books under her…
Hindu Picture Book by Demi
Hindu Picture Book and Chapter Book for Kids The great Hindu god Vishnu, greatest of all gods, promises to help bring peace to earth when evil demon kings try to kill all the good rulers of earth. He will be reborn on earth as a child named Krisha. Does this story sound vaguely familiar?! We…
Let’s Go Fly a Kite! Books and Activities for Kids
The Blossom Kite Festival is an annual event that is traditionally a part of the festivities at the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The Cherry Blossom Kite Festival in Washington, DC, includes the rokkaku kite battle mentioned in Flying the Dragon, modern kite-making, and the children’s best handmade kite contest. For anyone…
Best New Children’s Authors: Waterstones Children’s Book Prize
Best new children’s book authors: The Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Best Books for Kids!
In Mad Pursuit of Sharon Creech
Our 5th Grade Falls Madly in Love with Sharon Creech when they do an author study on her. Here’s hoping we can Skype her in for a school visit!
10 Wonderful Winter Children’s Books
Best Winter Picture Books and Chapter Books for kids — our very favorites!