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2020 may not have been the year we anticipated, but it was a great year for MG fiction! If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll know I’ve posted many of these 5 star books, but with the craziness of the year some may have slipped your mind. To help you find your favorites for […]
Happy summer! Now that we are a few weeks into summer vacation, your kids may be looking for some books to add to their TBR pile. I know I am! I’m flying through my books, both kids and adult, and I’m always looking for new ones to add to my library list. These titles might […]
Last week was National Library Week. In celebration of this annual event, I thought I would share a photo of the place where my love of books and reading began. This is the Marion Public Library, in Marion, Indiana, which is one of the Carnegie Libraries, built in 1902. My dad would take me there […]
On this snowy weekend, here are some kids’ books to remember to add to your library list or maybe even your gift list! And there are some links to help you find even more titles for holiday giving, as well as an article for you bookstore lovers. Stay warm and have a great week! kids’ […]
As you prepare to gather with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving, you may still be planning your weekly library trip. Here are some kids’ books to remember, including my favorite Thanksgiving picture books, to make that excursion a little bit easier! kids books to remember: read aloud Gooseberry Park by Cynthia Rylant Masterpiece by Elise […]
Happy Monday! I’m sure we’re all ready to start a new week. I know I am! Here is your weekly list of some kids’ books to remember and some links you won’t want to miss. Will you do me a favor, please? Will you let me know if these weekly posts are helpful? Would you […]
I’m loving all of this beautiful fall weather and the leaves are gorgeous right now (although that means there will soon be SO MANY to rake). And of course, around here we’re all basking in the lovely afterglow of the Cubs win! I’ve never seen so many W banners, so much red and blue apparel, […]
Ok, it’s Monday and time for your weekly library visit, and every week you have the same question. Which read aloud should you choose? You are looking for some titles that are good bed time reads for kids of various ages, because after all, with two or three little ones, wouldn’t it be better to read one chapter […]
I spend a lot of time each week exploring links about kids’ books and links about reading. I read publisher’s reviews, as well as reviews from library publications and reviews from my online Instagram friends to learn about the new books, or to bring old favorites to mind. I also follow some amazing teachers who […]
I am sitting on a deck in Michigan on a beautiful day and looking out at the glittering lake. I hope your summers are going as well as mine, and you are enjoying lots of happy family times in the warm weather. We receive such a limited number of these perfect summer days, so I try […]