I spent the week volunteering at one of my favorite annual events: the Scholastic Book Fair! Like many lifelong readers, I have a great fondness for the book fair and the excitement that surrounds it, and I loved getting to support fundraising for our school library while helping little ones find their new favorite book! … Continue reading Perfect Picks from the Scholastic Book Fair!
Life is full of ups and downs, no matter a person’s age, but these vicissitudes can feel especially big for little ones. Having less understanding of (and control over) the world means finding creative ways to process minor frustrations like sibling shenanigans, or larger events like the loss of a loved one. One of those … Continue reading Using Imagination to Explore Big Feelings in Picture Books
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to celebrate some book birthdays! This week’s new releases take readers from the depths of the sea to the heights of the moon and stars, from the Victorian era to the near future, and plenty of where and whens in between! Gigantic: The Small Whale with a Big Heart … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: April 14th Edition!
April is both National Food Month and Global Child Nutrition Month, which makes it a great time of year to spend some time together in the kitchen! Cooking together is the perfect way to open up conversations about nutritional health and body positivity, or to bond over the joys of making a meal. These are … Continue reading Tasty Family Cookbooks for National Food Month!
Who doesn’t love a creature feature? There’s always something to love about an animal story for middle grade readers, whether it’s starring a loyal pet, fascinating wildlife, or beasts of fantasy and myth. These are some of our favorite middle grade animal tales from the last few months; what are some of yours? Glory Be … Continue reading Wildly Good Animal Tales for Middle Grade Readers
The Baby Bookworm 