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Summer of Nonfiction: Board Books
Board books are the perfect time to introduce nonfiction titles to kids. Plus, it helps young children learn about the world around them, even concepts that may be too difficult can be easily broken down into simple words or phrases as an introduction through the use of a board book.…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Unpopular Bookish Opinions
Old books smell like vomit.I don’t understand why, but if you find an old book in the library that hasn’t been checked out in a good long while and you take a big whiff, you’ll definitely smell vomit. I’m convinced the glue must break down and start stinking. Trilogies are…
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Summer of Nonfiction
I’m so excited to try something new this summer! I’m going to be highlighting nonfiction titles for a variety of age groups and in different styles. I think nonfiction often gets overlooked for the more popular characters and titles you see on the New York Times Best Seller list. But,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite Genre (Middle Grade Realistic Fiction)
I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for middle grade realistic fiction – it’s my go-to genre and I’m honestly not sure why that is. I had a perfectly “normal” middle grade experience. I had a group of friends, I did a lot of babysitting, played piano and tennis,…
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15 Summer Picture Books
Although it’s not officially summer, it is June 1st! And after many days of rain, it’s a gorgeous Saturday morning and I want to celebrate summer! Check out these 15 Summer Picture Books to share with your family this season and don’t forget to stop by your local library or…
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2019 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards
The 2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards were announced on Wednesday celebrating excellence in children’s and young adult literature. Because this award looks at titles published on a June to May basis, it includes different titles than you normally see for calendar-year awards. What I love about these titles is how…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books Released In the Last Ten Years
These are (some of) my Favorite Books Released In the Last Ten Years. I can never choose one favorite title, but being able to scroll through my Goodreads account and check out everything I’ve read over the past ten years was pretty cool! Make sure you get your hands on…
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Four on Friday: EMS Week Picture Books
It’s the 45th Annual National EMS Week! And for that reason, I wanted everyone to know about some great books about ambulances and emergency medical services as well as firefighters and police officers. These are only four of many, many titles available for kids and if you’re looking for more…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’d Love to Share With Anyone Who Will Listen
I own books, not for their monetary value, but because I truly enjoyed reading them and want to support the authors and illustrators that pour their heart and soul into creating them. So rather than sharing my list of “Books That I Refuse to Let Anyone Touch” I’m going to…
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Four on Friday: Ramadan Picture Books
People of the Muslim faith are currently celebrating Ramadan from May 5 – June 4. The month is spent fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to a Sharing Ramadan event at a local mosque. I really enjoy learning more about the Islamic faith. Plus,…
