7th grade reluctant reader boy challenge: More books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and books about skateboarding.
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.
Predicting 2013 Newbery and Caldecott Winners
The pundits have spoken and these are their picks for possible Newbery and Caldecott winning books.
5 Children’s Chapter Books on the Olympics
I got this great newsletter from Random House Kids and wanted to share their newly published chapter books on the Olympics. All eyes are on London this year as the world’s greatest athletes compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics. With roots in Ancient Greece to modern-day stories of triumph and dedication, there’s a lot to…
Summer Reading List: Great Books for Kids
New books for kids for summer reading. I review chapter books– both realistic fiction and action adventure — and graphic novels. Try these books to get your middle grade child reading this summer.
Book Club for Boys: The Boy Who Changed the World
Book club for boys in first and second grade explores science, genes, and philosophy of The Butterfly Effect. Plus, they planted seeds for their project.
Top 10: Newbery-ish Small Town Quirky Chapter Books (ages 8-14)
4th Grade Chapter Books and 5th Grade Chapter Books as well set in quirky small towns. These books for kids seem to win Newbery awards as well!
10+ Books for 5th Grade Social Studies
Explore 5th Grade and 4th Grade Social Sciences (aka American History) in Immigration, Civil Rights Movement and U.S. History using picture books, chapter books, videos and more.