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Idioms in Children’s Books to Make You Laugh, Think, & WonderLet’s not beat around the bush, idioms can be confusing. If the thought of explaining or teaching idioms makes you feel like you are up the creek...
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25 Outstanding New Picture Books, October 2023If you saw my photo on social media, you'll know that I read about 100 newly published picture books this month. All new releases! Yes, I read...
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21 Good Picture Books to Teach Problem and SolutionRead mentor text picture books to teach problem and solution text structure. Understanding problem and solution improves comprehension and helps...
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16 Picture Books to Teach Children About the Four SeasonsChildren can learn about the four seasons at any time of year. One way to do that is to start with picture books like these to spark further...
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80 Educational Children’s Math Picture BooksReady for the biggest list of math picture books? Because I've found SO MANY amazing math books, I can't wait to tell you about them! The post...
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30 Hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid Read Alike BooksDo you want to find more funny read alike books similar to The Diary of a Wimpy Kid that will keep your children engaged in reading? The post...
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50 Best Halloween Books for KidsHappy Halloween! Celebrate this fall holiday in October with the best children's Halloween books for kids about witches, ghosts, cats, pumpkins,...
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8 Middle Grade Books from the Animal’s Point of ViewA wombat’s square droppings. The fact that goldfinches don’t usually eat insects. The uniquely energetic personality of beagles. Animals have so...
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8 New Middle Grade Books, Sept 2023Ready for your next favorite middle grade book? You'll find a sci-fi adventure, kids who can travel through art, a space-obsessed kid whose...
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18 Children’s Books that Celebrate Deaf Culture and HistoryDid you know that September is Deaf Awareness Month, and National Deaf History Month is celebrated in April? These months are a time to celebrate...
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10 Greatest Middle Grade Speculative Fiction BooksSome of the greatest and most loved series in children’s books are speculative fiction, including Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The...
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20 Picture Books to Teach Sequencing & Beginning, Middle, and EndIt's important to teach sequencing to kids. Use picture books as mentor texts to teach sequence, including beginning, middle, and end. The post...
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What Comes Next After Goodnight Moon Has Lulled You To Sleep?If you've read you’ve read Goodnight Moon written by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd, you may be ready to read other timeless...
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Exciting Scientific Method Stories in 20 Children’s BooksGet your kids excited about the scientific method with engaging picture books, chapter books, and middle grade books like these. The post...
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7 New Christian Faith-Based Children’s BooksFor many of us, Veggie Tales didn’t exist in childhood. Neither did picture books by Max Lucado or Matthew Paul Turner that explore God’s love for...
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8 Outstanding Middle Grade Books About Eating Disorders & Body ImageIf left unchecked, concerns about eating and one's body size can lead to serious physical health and mental health issues—anxiety, eating...
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9 Exciting Wings of Fire Read AlikesDragons have always played enticing roles in fantasy books and movies, sometimes, they are the heroes, and sometimes the villains. Over the past...
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15 Wonderful Children’s Books About the Jewish HolidaysWhether you celebrate Jewish holidays or simply want to learn more about the different high holidays, these picture books are wonderful choices to...
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24 New Picture Books, September 2023September's new picture books were in the hundreds, so I picked my favorites to share with you today. Get ready to find your next favorite books...
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How to Teach Kids Persuasive Writing: Books & Teaching TipsTeaching children persuasive writing will help them become better thinkers. If they can recognize persuasion, they'll be better critical thinkers,...
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Interview with Nikki Grimes about Friendship, Representation & GriefI recently interviewed my mentor and dear friend, Nikki Grimes, about the creation journey of her collaboration picture book with Jerry Pinkney...
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Author Interview with Ellen Potter: What If’s, Books, & Writing TipsRead an author interview with middle grade and chapter book author Ellen Potter who always writes entertaining, interesting, and creative books...
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2023 Holiday Gifts for KidsThe best 2023 Christmas gifts, Hanukkah gifts for kids, and birthday gifts for kids are toys, games, kits, and treasures that keep children...
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11 Important Kids’ Books About 9/11Are you looking for 9/11 books for elementary and middle school kids and students? The post 11 Important Kids’ Books About 9/11 appeared...
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Author Interview with BAD GUYS Creator Aaron BlabeyI'm thrilled to share a recent interview with Bad Guys creator Aaron Blabey, author of Pig the Pug, Thelma the Unicorn, and a new book series...
