One of the truly magical aspects of reading is the ability to dive into a world completely unlike our own: lands of fantastic beasts and fearsome magics, arcane weapons and spellbinding mysteries, uncanny characters and otherworldly adventures! Here are a few of the most enchanting fantasy stories we’ve been enjoying recently; what are some of … Continue reading Spellbinding New Reads for Young Fantasy Fans
Did you know that May is Be Kind to Animals Month? It’s a great time to take a moment to appreciate all the creatures, great and small, that we share our incredible planet with. Naturally, a great way to build compassion for and understanding of the Earth’s fauna is to crack into a book! Big … Continue reading Captivating Critter Reads for Be Kind to Animals Month
It’s a very special Tuesday, because today’s book birthday features more than a few titles we’ve been extra excited about! There are tales of courageous change-makers, fearless friendships, donut-loving dinosaurs, a powerful princess, a tenacious (and tiny) T. Rex, and so much more! We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: May 19th Edition!
We got an absolutely delightful bedtime set from our pals at Farrar, Straus, and Giroux and MacKids Books, and we just had to share! Fans of the Escargot series will be delighted to find out that the fifth book in the series is already out on shelves! Written by Dashka Slater and illustrated by Sydney … Continue reading Book Mail: GOOD NIGHT, ESCARGOT (Dashka Slater, illus. by Sydney Hanson)
We’re continuing our celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month with this week’s theme: family stories! So often, at the heart of cultural pride, tradition, and identity is family: elder generations pass down their memories and customs, while newer generations carry their family’s hopes as they forge new paths of their own. Here are a few picture … Continue reading AANHPI Heritage Month: Family Stories!
The Baby Bookworm 