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…
I’ve researched mystery chapter books for third grade in search of an author to visit my kids’ school via Skype.
My Mom Friend Julie’s son, a third grader, is a reluctant reader. Though he’s a sporty kid, he doesn’t the usual sporty book fare. He’s loved the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series but he finished the series. It’s my job to find him more books that he will actually read without a fight. Here goes …
My nine-year-old daughter picks her favorite chapter books of 2011 and she cautions her peers, “I think that every book is boring in the beginning. Maybe the second or third chapter is when it starts getting good. Just keep reading.”
Reading Lists for 2nd -5th graders of books that deserve a Newbery Award plus Newbery Award winners that are appropriate for elementary school children.