Educations Matters: Diverse Children's Book Reviews
Early chapter book for kids who are just starting to read independently.
My kids were introduced to volleyball in San Antonio, Texas when we went to visit a close friend of my husband’s from their college golf days. He also has three children, and his oldest had started playing volleyball in first grade. She patiently taught my two daughters how to bump and set the ball in…
The art heist mystery at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum inspired this book list. I have compiled a list of children’s books of mysteries in museums below. What books am I missing? Thanks for adding to this list! Best Mysteries for Kids Set in Museums Art Dog by Thacher Hurd Arthur Dog leads a quiet life…
I’m excited to be part of Nina Soni, Former Best Friend blog tour! I’m also giving away a copy. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. Nina Soni, Former Best Friend by Kashmira Sheth and illustrated by Jenn Kocsmiersky is the first book in an early chapter book series geared to young…
I’ve noticed that animal rescue books are popular in chapter books: Five New Rescue Dog Books Books for Kids to Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Debbi Michiko Florence brings diversity and animal rescue to life in her newest early chapter book series, My Furry Foster Family! I’m happy that there are other diverse voices…
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…
Have you met superhero Ellie Ultra yet? Her parents are super-genius scientists who fight super villains and she follows right in their footsteps. Who knew that Winkopolis Elementary School would harbor so many devious criminals? This is an early chapter book series for girls who appreciate the challenge of juggling super powers while trying to fit…
Please welcome author Mark Maciejewski with a book list on how to get boys reading, even reluctant ones. His answer? Humor! It works! He wrote a hilarious book about a bald, middle school outcast and we are giving away three signed copies! I Am Farticus by Mark Jaciejewski Chub is a short, accidentally bald, middle…