Where has this gem been all my years? I have been on a middle-grade reading kick lately and since it was October, I decided to have some fun with my …
Crossing Back Over: ‘Reading Rainbow’ Revitalized
Remember Reading Rainbow? As a kid I lived for those 30 minutes each week when my teacher would wheel in the TV, pop in the VHS tape, and LeVar Burton …
Endangered Animals Illustrated With Color And Poetry In New Children’s Book
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has been assessing the conservation status of many, if not all known species of both plants and animals for over 50 years. …
7 Happy Halloween-Inspired Stories For Kids
Halloween is such a fun, innocent time for kids and I believe it should always be kept that way. From the cute little crafts to the moment of truth of …
‘Tis The Season Of Tooth Decay: 10 Books About Candy To Kickstart Your Halloween
Halloween night is the highlight of the year for candy lovers. Sweet treats from gummies to chocolates are loaded into little buckets and bags. And if your house is anything …
VIDEO: Top Tips For Reading To Children
YouTube Channel: AbeBooks.com From the Description: There are many good reasons why parents should read to their children and encourage a love of books, and words, and reading from a young …
The Real-Life American Places That Inspired Your Favorite Children’s Literature: An Interactive Map
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. But if you happen to be in the Prairie State, you could venture to Dorothy’s pre-Oz hometown in Liberal, KS, or check …
Check Out These 5 Kid Friendly Halloween Craft Books!
We’re halfway through October and Halloween is just around the corner. If you’re anything like me, this fall crept up on you and your house or apartment is far from …
Five Books For Children And Tweens That Have Largely Been Forgotten
When I was a kid, there was no internet and I grew up in an area of the country known for its bad weather. Consequently, I spent a fair amount …
VIDEO: ‘The Girl Who Hated Books’ An Animated Short Story
YouTube Channel: NFB From the Description: This animated short about literacy introduces us to Meena, a young girl who hates books even though her parents love to read. Books are everywhere …
Embracing Her Roots Through Writing: An Author Spotlight On Grace Lin
Being an American with a hyphenated ethnic background can be a challenge. Grace Lin identifies as Asian-American. A title she is now proud to carry. However, as a child, her …
Raise A Rebel Reader: 9 Banned Books To Give Your Middle Grade Reader
This week, September 25 – October 1, is Banned Book Week 2016. This is an annual week-long celebration of the freedom to read. According to the American Library Association or …
VIDEO: Monsters University Library Battle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl_QPfcS63c YouTube Channel: Carl Wendica Mike, Sully, and their other pals run into some misadventure in the University library in this epic scene. This scene is taken from the movie, Monster’s …
Just Be You! 7 Picture Books That Encourage Kids To Be Themselves
Being yourself is an important lesson for everyone to learn, especially children. Read any of the seven books below and your child will learn to embrace their quirks and special …
Where Are The Diverse Books? The Disparity In Children’s Book Publishing
Discussions over the last few years have raised awareness about the lack of diverse books in children’s literature. However, much more needs to be done. Recently, this infographic created by …
5 Kids Shows That Make Reading Super Fun For Children
TV doesn’t have to be a bad thing in children’s lives. It’s so easy to use TV as a free babysitter–a babysitter that stereotypically makes kids lethargic and ignorant–that mothers, …
26 Peculiar Quotes From All 13 Books In ‘A Series Of Unfortunate Events’ By Lemony Snicket
Despite his many requests to stop reading the books, Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) hooked us with his witty yet heartbreaking dialogues as well as consistent characters. The tragic story …
My First Trip To The Library
Picture it. You’re seven years old and you’re getting a puppy. That alone is a pretty exciting event in the life of a seven year old. But then your Mother …
18 Book-Inspired Cookies For The Sugar Obsessed Bookworm
Ever since my days with the wonderful toy that was the Easy Bake Oven, I’ve had a soft spot for the sweeter treats in life. While the warm, mushy and …
10 Vibrant Picture Books Children 5 And Under Will Love
Looking for a great bedtime story for your toddler? Here are 10 of the greatest picture books for children under the age of 5. 1. Elephant and Piggie Series by …