The holiday season is upon us, and with it another countdown! We’re kicking off the winter holidays with this adorable follow-up to This Is the First Book I Will Read to You, which features a small family celebrating their first Christmas together. Amidst twinkling lights, fresh-baked cookies, and cozy cuddles, this wondrous look at Christmas … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 1: THIS IS OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS (Francesco Sedita, illus. by Magenta Fox)
Winter break is coming up sooner than we think, so what better time to think about helping our youngsters build their cold-weather TBRs? For middle graders, I have two thrilling espionage must-reads that will fill their cozy midwinter reading with suspense. Bookshop Amazon The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell is the tale … Continue reading THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS (Judith Rossell) & MAX IN THE LAND OF LIES (Adam Gidwitz)
Happy book birthday to two very different books! On the silly side of things, Happy Pal-A-Palooza! is another delightfully creative and engaging activity book from the madcap mind of Mo Willems, starring the beloved pals Elephant Gerald and Piggie. As we’ve said before, Mo Willems activity books are a step above the rest, featuring storylines … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: HAPPY PAL-A-PALOOZA (Mo Willems Workshop) and THE TALE OF THE VANISHING CIRCUS (Kayla Cottingham)
These middle grade and picture books can help young readers find empathy, understanding, and support during National Homelessness Awareness Month and beyond.
Who’s ready for the premiere of Wicked: For Good? As megafans, we couldn’t be more excited for the new movie to hit theaters this Friday. So to prepare, we’ve been diving into some of our favorite Wicked-themed books! Our resident jokester 10-year-old is loving the Mad Libs: Wicked Edition by Brian Elling, and I’m all … Continue reading Books Recommendations for WICKED: FOR GOOD Premiere Week!
