Kids’ Books to Remember and Some Links For Your Week

I’ve had a wonderful week, even though the Chicago area weather insists upon being gray and gloomy! I spent time with both of my sisters, two of my nieces and some good friends, and finally finished my week by celebrating our son’s birthday. What could be better than that? As a result, I haven’t spent as much time at the library or reading articles on the internet. However, I have lots to share with you today, especially some kids’ books to remember!

kids’ books to remember: read aloud

A Bear Called Paddington by Micheal Bond

Socks by Beverly Cleary

Marvin Redpost by Louis Sachar

KIDS’ BOOKS TO REMEMBER: picture books

Best Friends for Francis by Russell Hoban

Elmer and the Hippos by David McKee

A book about cooperation and kindness.

Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague

KIDS’ BOOKS TO REMEMBER: chapter books

Matt Christopher Sports Series by Matt Christopher

Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob buyea

Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

links for mom and dad

ALA Children’s Book Awards

The ALA announced the latest Caldecott, Coretta Scott King and Newberry winners, as well as some other awards.

Maya Angelou

One of my favorite bloggers shares a children’s book by Maya Angelou.

favorite fantasy books for tweens and teens

If your older kids are looking for some new fantasy series, this link might help.

spread a little kindness

This blog shares more titles to help your kids learn kindness, understanding and appreciation of our differences.

posts you may have missed on red canoe reader

friendship books for kids

kindness picture books for kids

Thank you for inviting Red Canoe Reader into your inbox this week. What titles have you found on your library visits that have become family favorites? Please let us know in the comments below and have a great week!

Kids’ Books to Remember for Late January

As I write, this January day with the most amazing weather is drawing to a close. It was sunny and 60 degrees from mid morning until sundown. My husband was able to wash both cars (one of his favorite things to do!) and we took a long walk. In fact, as I type this, I have the windows open in my den and I’m not even cold! If this lasts, I might be able to make it until spring!

I’ve rounded up some old favorites that I think you should be able to find quite easily. In fact, all of the kids’ books to remember this week are from my public library.

kids’ books to remember: read aloud

Again this week, these stories are appropriate for everyone, even your preschoolers.

Babe, The Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith

Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

KIDS’ BOOKS TO REMEMBER: picture books

I’ve included a Valentine book and a Groundhog Day book, so be sure and look for these at your library soon, before they’re checked out! Also, if you enjoy this Tacky book, there are lots more in the collection.

Somebody Loves you, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli. This is a wonderful book about kindness, empathy and caring. I’m sure it will lead to some great conversations in your family.

Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day! by Abby Levine

Three Cheers for Tacky by Helen Lester

KIDS’ BOOKS TO REMEMBER: chapter books

All of these books are the first in a series of books. So if your kids like one of these, there are more, which should be a help on your next library visit.

11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall

Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe

links for mom and dad

Here are two sites to help you learn what new books are coming this year. I always look forward to the new releases and often put them on hold at my library, even before they are published!

17 Picture Books Not to Be Missed in 2017

17 Middle Grade Books to Look Forward in 2017

This is an opportunity to win some books for your home library!

Teacher and Librarian Sweeps

I’ve seen this list posted so many times this week, and most recently by The Eric Carle Museum. It’s one that includes some excellent titles not to be missed. The Eric Carle Museum is a wonderful site to follow on social media, which will lead you to some excellent articles about children’s learning, children’s literature and children’s authors.

35 picture books for Young activists

If you’re looking for a new series to read to your kiddos, here is one for you to try.

piggle wiggle parenting

Thank you for inviting me into your inbox. Have a wonderful week, full of kids’ books to remember!

Kids’ Books to Remember for January

In January, I’m always a little sad that autumn and the holidays are past, but in another way it’s good to get the house back to normal (although I’m finding it hard to locate everything I put away in all of those places I was sure I’d remember!) and back into a routine. I think we’re just about there! I’ve started making my January soups and I actually spent some time curled up under a cozy blanket, burning candles and reading “grown-up books”. This reminds me about a new section I’ve added to the list on the right hand side of the blog, titled “What I’m Reading Now”. I’m going to strive to keep it up to date to let you know about the adult and kids’ books I’m reading every week.

As part of “returning to normal”, I visited the library this week and spent a lot of time perusing the shelves in search of some kids’ books to remember for January to share with you over the next few weeks. And because I’ve been reading several blogs and articles over the holidays, I’ve found some links about reading and children that I think you might find interesting.

I hope you find lots of books that will be just right for your family, and will help make your next library visit a little bit easier!