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Books to Build Fluency Skills for New Readers

March 14, 2023March 18, 2023rdurso Comment

Fluency is the ability to read with accuracy, speed, and expression. It is a critical building block of reading because it is directly linked to […]

Comforting Lessons in Friendship Through Books

March 11, 2023March 11, 2023rdurso Comment

Navigating friendships at an early age can be extremely difficult. Friendships can change based on who is in a certain class, when a new friend […]

Best Books for Baby Showers

February 20, 2023rdurso

Books are popular gifts at baby showers for good reasons. Reading helps infants start to recognize speech patterns, new vocabulary, and concepts such as numbers, […]

Best Books 2022

December 18, 2022March 18, 2023rdurso

Deciding which books make it on to my Best Picture Books List at the end of each year is no easy task. Ultimately, the books […]

Best Books Picked By Kids 2022

December 13, 2022March 18, 2023rdurso

It’s time for my FAVORITE book list of the entire year! This is the list of picture books my kids (ages 7 and 10) think […]

Books on Big Feelings and Emotions

November 3, 2022March 9, 2023rdurso

Experiencing big emotions can be difficult for everyone especially children when they don’t understand them. Books are an excellent way to help kids not only […]

Perfect Picture Books for Easter

March 23, 2022March 18, 2023rdurso 1

Brimming with adorable bunnies and colorful eggs, these enchanting stories will engage and delight children. Whether snuggling up with a loved one or reading to […]

New Picture Book Biographies for Women’s History Month 2022

February 28, 2022February 20, 2023rdurso 2

It’s Women’s History Month and I have twenty NEW picture book biographies to wow and inspire children! You are not going to want to miss […]

Women Who Have Changed the World

March 12, 2020February 27, 2023rdurso

The below picture book biographies share the incredible stories of strong women who have persevered through discrimination, followed their passions, and excelled in their fields. […]

Picture Books About Women in STEM

February 26, 2020February 27, 2023rdurso

I’m thrilled there are so many picture book biographies showcasing women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! These incredible stories all feature remarkable women […]

Books for Guest Readers

February 20, 2020February 27, 2023rdurso

One of the most frequent requests I receive from parents is for read aloud suggestions for their children’s classrooms when they visit as a guest […]

Best Books for Spring

April 3, 2019February 21, 2023rdurso

Filled with beautiful budding flowers, green grass, and rainy afternoons that end in rainbows, I absolutely love sharing books on this magical season with my […]

Books to Build Fluency Skills for New Readers

Comforting Lessons in Friendship Through Books