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.
How adorable does this book look?! It’s the story of a part-kitty, part-caterpillar, all-cuddly creature exploring the outdoors for the first time. Filled with charming illustrations that evoke the palette of Mary Blair and a cozy story of the bond between a pet and their kid, this one promises to be a hit when it … Continue reading Book Mail: KITTY CATERPILLAR (Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, illus. by Brigette Barrager)
Celebrated author-illustrator Britta Teckentrup talks with us about big feelings, little readers, and how to weather loneliness.
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