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15 Bookmarks That Kids Can Make Themselves (for Gifts or Fun)I love when kids give handmade gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and to friends. Because crafting is not my cup of tea, my blogger friends...
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35 Best Picture Books About FriendshipBooks about friendship make the best read alouds in both preschool and elementary school. These are the best children's books with excellent...
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10 Favorite Picture Books About ShabbatShabbat is one of my favorite times of the week. It begins on Friday at sundown and ends when three stars appear in the sky on Saturday night....
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Books, Gratitude, and Activism: Author Interview with Derrick BarnesDerrick Barnes is one of my favorite children's book authors. He writes brilliant award-winning books that lovingly feature Black and Brown kids...
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14 Best Barbie Books to Read with KidsI don't usually review Barbie books but they have their place because they may hook fans of Barbie on reading and stories. That's a good thing!...
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26 Exceptional Children’s Books with Autistic CharactersReading children's books with autistic characters like these picture books, chapter books, and middle grade books validates, educates, and...
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12 Best Books About NamesLearning and pronouncing a person's name correctly is respectful and kind. These picture books about names share stories of hurt feelings,...
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The Case for Closed Tablets: Learning with Smile ZemiNow you can get a closed system tablet only for learning from Smile Zemi so that kids in grades 1 to 5 can foster their critical thinking and...
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35 Best Children’s Books About Learning DisabilitiesWant to know another very underrepresented group in children's books? People with learning disabilities and learning differences. For children...
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40 Excellent Children’s Books About Physical DisabilitiesWhy do we need good children's books with characters who have physical disabilities? Because the representation of physical disabilities and...
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14 Best Fidget Toys for Focus and CalmHave you considered buying one of the best fidget toys to help your child focus and calm? Many kids (and adults) love these focusing toys to keep...
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10 Wonderful Gratitude Books for ChildrenThe world needs more gratitude so why not start with gratitude books like these picture books for children! The post 10 Wonderful Gratitude...
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11 New Picture Books, July 2023I hope you're summer is going well! I'm thrilled to have a few new picture books to share with you that I think you're going to like. The post...
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100+ Best Books About Sports for KidsParents and teachers often tell me that they want MORE books about sports for kids to get their kids and students reading more. If you have a...
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14 New Middle Grade Books, July 2023This is a great lineup of middle grade books I'm sharing with you today! From historical fiction in verse to a middle school boy's survival story...
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40 Warmhearted Picture Books for Grandparents DayIt's wonderful when grandparents spend loving, quality time with their grandchildren. Such is the case in these picture books... children spending...
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41 Inspirational Books for Young ActivistsActivist kids? Is that possible? YES! An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social change, which you will read about in...
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27 Adorable Books of Nursery Rhymes for KidsNursery rhymes songs and picture books help children playfully learn meter and rhyme, giving them a foundation in literacy, poetry, and...
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Interview with Author Lane Smith on Stickler, Writing, & MoreTo celebrate Lane Smith's forthcoming picture book, Stickler Loves the World, I spoke with Lane via email to talk about Stickler, writing, and...
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32 Best Books for Middle Schoolers About Middle SchoolWhat are the best middle grade books for middle schoolers about life in middle school? Life in middle school isn't easy. Kids experience lots of...
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Character Traits List with 100 Excellent Mentor Text BooksA teacher wrote to ask for a list of mentor text children's books (picture books, chapter books, and middle grade books) that would help kids spot...
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Interview with Author Gabriella AldemanMy author friend and critique partner, Gabriela Aldeman, debuts her first picture book on July 11, 2023! I’m excited to share a recent...
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35 Short Nonfiction Books for Reluctant, Struggling, & Wiggly ReadersStruggling readers, reluctant readers, and wiggly readers all benefit from reading short nonfiction books or even longer, browseable nonfiction...
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50 Short Middle Grade Books That Kids Will LoveWhile we need both short and long books, right now, we need MORE short middle grade books to get our young readers reading more. The post 50...
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60 Out of This World Superhero Books for KidsDo your kids love superheroes? Dive into the worlds of the coolest superhero characters in these best superhero books. The post 60 Out of This...
