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Geronimo Stilton Read Alikes
Summer is the best time for kids to try some new books! No school, lots of extra daylight, and plenty of summer reading challenges to check out. If you’re looking for great titles to share with your chapter book Geronimo Stilton-loving readers, check out this reading list! Geronimo Stilton is…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2026
I’m excited to share these ten romance novels that are coming out this fall! I love contemporary romance mostly because they’re just fun to read. They entertain me, I don’t have to focus too much on them and I know how they’re going to end – with a happily ever…
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The Wild Robot Read Alikes
The Wild Robot is a story of survival, friendship, and a perfect read aloud for the whole family. It’s the story of Roz, a robot that washes up on a remote island. There, Roz learns to survive among the wild animals, and not only survive, but thrive with her new…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Summer 2026 To-Read List
Summer is here and with it comes more time to read and relax… if you don’t work in a public library! We’re headed into our busy season with our Summer Reading Program having kicked off last week! And while it may be busier than usual at work, I’m hoping to…
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Owl Diaries Read Alikes
I truly believe that finding the “right” reading material for newly independent readers is one of the most difficult tasks. Here’s why. Let’s start with discussing independently reading. To me, this means that a child is reading a full story fluently (with maybe some minor stumbles) and also comprehends what…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Wishes
It’s time to share the annual Bookish Wishes post for Top Ten Tuesday. It’s near Jana’s birthday, so she always likes to spread some joy and book love around with everyone! (If you’re unfamiliar, Jana has been the fearless leader of Top Ten Tuesday for 8ish years now). And while…
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Frog & Toad Read Alikes
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel is a classic in the easy reader format. And while I remember reading these books when I was (much) younger, they were published over a decade before I was even born! I think it’s common for parents and caregivers to share the books they…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books with Handwriting on the Cover
It’s amazing to me how much a font can change the mood or feelings the reader has! I love a handwritten font – it feels a little more personal to me, as if the main character is speaking directly to me. For today’s prompt, I chose ten young adult books…
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Raina Telgemeier Read Alikes
Raina Telgemeier is a crowd favorite in my library with titles like Smile, Drama, and Ghosts, as well as the illustrator of a number of Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel editions. And if you’ve got reader who have read all of her books more than once and are looking for even…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Can’t Believe I’ve Never Read
There are thousands of books I can’t believe I’ve never read, but for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday theme, I decided to highlight just ten classic children’s literature titles that I’ve never read. While I’m familiar with all of these titles, I haven’t had a chance to read them yet.…
