5 New Middle-Grade Novels for Animal Lovers
Nearly everyone’s kid goes through a phase of pretending to be an animal 24/7. If you haven’t gotten to that…
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Puppy Love: 5 New and Upcoming Books For Dog Fans
Who doesn’t love a good dog? Man’s best friend earned their nicknames for a reason. With boopable snoots and happy…
5 Picture Books With a Reverse Psychology Twist!
You are going to hate this round-up. Why keep reading? Whatever you do, do NOT read these books: they are…
6 Picture Books for Animal-Loving Fans of Wild Kratts
Some things never change, like my love of Chris and Martin Kratt. The hosts may have moved on from the…
6 Picture Books About Groundhog Day
It’s the second day of February, and you know what that means. Will it be six more weeks of winter,…
Esther, Olivia, Wilbur, and Other Perfect Piggies in Books for Kids
From Piglet to Peppa to the Three Little Pigs to good ol’ Wilbur, children’s literature contains a long list of…
6 Flamingo Picture Books to Keep Kids in the Pink
Rosy, tropical flamingos are fascinating whether they are flying, standing on one leg to conserve heat, or striking a dancer’s…
7 Books That Take You To the Zoo
What a treat it is to visit the zoo! Observing the animals as they go about their lives, learning about…
A Flying Girl, a Treehouse Enthusiast, and a Town of Tandem Bicycling Critters: 10 Spring Picture Books We Love
Spring has finally sprung and we are celebrating with some of our favorite new picture book releases! They include the…
Rescue and Jessica: An Interview About a Life-Changing Friendship
One year after getting married, Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes decided to swing by the 2013 Boston Marathon to watch…
8 Books to Inspire Young Birdwatchers
We have the good fortune of living on a salt marsh that teems with birds at all times of year.…
A New Wrinkle in Time Story, a Brilliant Young Engineer, and a Magical Cat: 5 Exciting New Chapter Books and Series
Have some voracious chapter book readers in your house? We’ve got some awesome new standalone books and series sure to…
6 Picture Books for Kids With February Birthdays
February is known for its short span, frigid temperatures, and the sagging late-winter spirits it can sometimes inspire, which is…
11 Enchanting Series for Kids Ages 2 to 12!
A great series is a wonderful thing! Once a reader is hooked, they’re set for a nice long run of…
Goats Are Great Escape Artists: An Interview with The Goat With Many Coats Author Leanne Lauricella
How did you get into goat rescue? I was working as an event planner in New York City. After several…
8 Great Reasons Your Kid Should Be Reading Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man Series
For the Weirdness As readers of Captain Underpants can tell you, Dav Pilkey never let plausibility stand in the way…
7 Charming Books for Animal Lovers of All Ages
If you have a young animal lover, here are some great books from 2017 to offer them! With animals ranging…
Lots of Goats, Two Owls, and One Lost Puppy: 5 Chapter Books for Animal Lovers
As the parent of a kindergartner who loves animals, especially when she can follow them on silly and mysterious adventures,…
9 Fin-tastic Shark Books for Kids
Duh-nuh…duh-nuh…duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh! Looking for some jaws-some new books for your favorite little fin fans? Dive into our picks for…
5 Picture Books to Read if You Have a Clifford Fan in the House
My preschooler is the kind of kid who loves to remind everyone what the rules are. So, she can’t get…