E.L. Konigsburg: An Overview for New & Old Fans
Beverly Cleary, R.L. Stine, Judy Blume, Maurice Sendak—these are just a few of the names you will find on a…
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7 Children’s Books to Get Your Kid Excited About the Fourth Grade
Fourth grade is a big deal. You’re not the leaders of the school yet, but you are definitely considered an…
7 Books To Get Your Kid Excited About Third Grade
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to turn 8 years old. I don’t know what it was about…
Re-Reading the Same Picture Books Every Night? Try These 18 Read-A-Likes for 6 Beloved Classics
Reading to my daughter is one of my favorite things to do, especially at bedtime. I can’t think of a…
8 Books for the Underappreciated Middle Child
Growing up a middle child, I can attest that there is such a thing as “middle child syndrome”. Middle children do tend…
Rookie of the Year is a Thoughtful (and Entertaining!) Story of Tolerance and Diversity
Growing up a bookworm, I gobbled up a lot of books, especially between the ages of 8 and 12. While…
Hooray for Dads! 15 Picture Books Perfect for Father’s Day
Dad is the one who hoists you on his shoulders to watch parades. He administers band-aids and hugs and tells you to be strong.…
12 Middle Grade Books for Bedtime Reading Based on Your Kid’s Favorite Picture Books
When your kid loves reading, you’ll do almost anything to keep that fire burning—including reading them the same book over…
13 Book Recommendations Based on Your Kids’ Favorite TV Shows
I may be an avid bookworm and a firm believer that every kid needs a great book collection, but that…
10 Great Books About Single-Parent Families
Many children’s books feature two-parent families—and while it’s important to introduce your child to all kinds of families, for single parents,…
6 Beverly Cleary Books We Adore
I don’t have too many absolutes when it comes to literature. I don’t think there are any rules on what makes…
Forest of Wonders is the Start of a Magical New Journey
When it comes to fantasy novels, I tend to stick to my tried and true favorites—Harry Potter, Lord of the…
6 Books & Series to Occupy Your Middle Schooler During Spring Break
Spring break is a glorious week every kid looks forward to for three reasons: One, it signifies that the school year…
7 Picture Books for Kids Afraid of the Dark
I’m not even going to lie—I’m an adult with a child of my own and am still a little afraid…
8 Children’s Book Characters We’d Love to Be Snowed in With
When you’re a kid, being snowed in is pretty much the greatest thing ever. No school, no homework, unlimited hot…
8 Fascinating Books on African American Inventors
February may be Black History Month, but the history of African Americans should be celebrated every day as part…
5 Kids’ Books About Zombies
If your children don’t know about zombies yet, picture books can introduce them to these creepy human-like creatures in a friendly, child-appropriate…
11 Picture Books That Make Almost No Sense to Grown Ups
Now that my daughter is a full-on toddler, books are even more exciting to her. Even as a baby, she…
Our 9 Favorite Classic Comic Strips for Both Kids and Adults
As time goes on, it seems like it’s becoming less and less likely that your children will ever hold a newspaper in their…
9 Books that Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is not just a month that centers around one day of turkey and stuffing: It also happens to be Native…