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Books to Inspire Budding Writers

April 26, 2022May 3, 2022rdurso Comment

Books are the perfect way to ignite little minds and inspire children to put their ideas to paper. From stories featuring children demonstrating their own […]

Best Picture Books of 2021 Picked by Kids

December 17, 2021January 25, 2022rdurso Comment

It’s time for my FAVORITE book list of the entire year! This is the list of picture books my kids (ages 6 and 9) […]

Best Picture Books 2021

December 12, 2021January 25, 2022rdurso Comment

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 […]

Asian American and Pacific Islander Books

May 13, 2021April 29, 2022rdurso 1

For years I have lamented the lack of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation in children’s books. FINALLY we are starting to see some […]

Teacher Appreciation Books

April 26, 2021May 5, 2022rdurso Comment

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up and , boy, do our teachers deserve to be appreciated!!! Each year, teachers pour their hearts and souls into […]

Books for Guest Readers

February 20, 2020May 3, 2022rdurso Comment

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 […]

Summer Themed Picture Books

May 27, 2019May 15, 2022rdurso Comment

Summer is filled with magical childhood moments including exploring the great outdoors, eating ice cream before it melts on a hot day, and vacations to […]

Best Books to Teach Kindness and Empathy

May 6, 2019March 23, 2022rdurso 1

There can never be enough books on kindness. Reading stories about kindness has helped prompt several important discussions with my children about respect, friendship, and […]

Books for Graduates

May 28, 2018April 19, 2022rdurso Comment

Whether children are graduating from preschool, kindergarten, middle school, high school or college, books make the perfect gifts and end of the year reads! With […]

Great Graphic Novels for 2nd and 3rd Graders

September 6, 2017January 25, 2022rdurso 1

With their eye-catching illustrations, engaging dialogue, and action-packed storylines, graphic novels are wonderful tools to engage reluctant readers or anyone who is looking for a […]

Books to Inspire Budding Writers

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Best Picture Books of 2021 Picked by Kids

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