Transitional Chapter Books
If your child or student has just graduated from Easy Readers, but is not quite ready for a full chapter book, let me introduce you […]
Diverse Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Stories
Diverse Halloween picture books bring a vibrant and inclusive twist to the spooky season, celebrating traditions, characters, and cultures from all around the world. These […]
New Books for Halloween 2024
Halloween is creeeeping up and I’ve got over 20 terrifyingly terrific new tales you are going to want to check out! These spooktacular stories […]
Books About Witches
Picture books about witches open a magical door into enchanting worlds where spells, potions, and broomsticks come to life. These stories often blend a sense […]
BOOks about Ghosts
Picture books about ghosts invite young readers into a whimsical world where the spooky becomes playful and the eerie turns endearing. These stories often […]
Books on Voting. Elections, and Democracy
Books about voting and elections can make complex topics like democracy accessible to young readers. Through relatable characters and stories, picture books help children […]
New Back-to-School Books 2024
I am beyond impressed with the incredible new back-to-school books for 2024! With reassuring stories tackling first-day jitters to entertaining new school-themed read alouds to […]
Middle Grade Books That Tackle Important Social Issues
Let’s face it, middle school is hard! While it can be uncomfortable talking to your preteen about important issues like navigating social media, body insecurity, […]
Best Books of 2024 So Far…
We are a little more than halfway through the year and, boy, have there been some amazing picture books so far! Full of imagination, beautiful […]
Real Friends Discussion Guide
Friendships can be challenging, especially in middle school. In her Real Friends series, Shannon Hale writes three graphic novel memoirs chronicling her changing friendship groups […]