My Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak
I just found my new favorite gift for every child in my life. The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak is top on my […]
2nd Grade
Unlimited Squirrels Easy Reader Series by Mo Willems
If you are like me, you shed a tear when the Elephant and Piggie series ended, but do not fear! Mo Willems is back with […]
Hi, Jack Series by Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli
It is SO HARD to find easy readers that my son can read and wants to read. Thank goodness for Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli’s […]
101 Picture Books to Read This Summer
Summer is not only the perfect time for children to explore the outdoors, visit new places, and spend extra time with family and friends, it […]
Crown: An Ode To The Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Gordon C. James
Crown: An Ode To The Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Gordon C. James, 2017 There is a reason Crown: An Ode To The Fresh […]
Shaking Things Up by Susan Hood
Shaking Things Up by Susan Hood, 2018 (Ages 5 and up) Oh, the artwork! Oh, the poetry! Oh, the inspirational stories! This […]
When Sophie Thinks She Can’t by Molly Bang
When Sophie Thinks She Can’t by Molly Bang, 2018 Children fail at some point. It is a fact. Learning how to persevere and problem solve […]
Books That Build Fluency Skills
Fluency is the ability to read with accuracy, speed, and expression. It is a critical building block of reading because it is directly linked […]
Great Graphic Novels for 2nd and 3rd Graders
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 […]
Best Books for Second Graders
Because children enter second grade reading at a variety of levels, I’ve included an assortment of stories including easy readers, heavily illustrated transitional chapter books, […]