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Storytime Theme: Up & Down
Continuing on my opposites storytime theme from last week, this week we’re focusing on up and down! This was a fun theme to pull together and you can easily find a bunch of books that work well. Try focusing on animals that fly versus animals you might find underground or…
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26 Alphabet Books for Families
There are approximately a bajillion alphabet books in existence. You can find an alphabet book on just about any topic. Granted, some are better than others, but overall there are more than most people will ever see. If you’re lucky your local library or independent bookstore might have a whole…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Completed Series I Wish Had More Books
I am the absolute worst at reading complete series! I’ll read the first in a series and love it, but by the time the next book comes out, I’ve forgotten most of the important details. This means that I either have to re-read the first book, before reading the second…
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Storytime Theme: Stop & Go
Transportation-themed storytimes are always a big hit! I wanted to go a little beyond the typical transportation books this time around but had a much harder time than I expected finding the right types of books to fit this theme. This theme is kind of a two-in-one situation with books…
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20 Favorite Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are some of the most popular books in my library for kids! They absolutely LOVE them! I often think that kids fail to look beyond the perennial favorites like Raina Telegemeier and Dav Pilkey. Not to say there is anything wrong with either of these authors – they…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Middle Grade Books Written Ten Years Ago
When I hear “ten years ago” I feel like we’re talking pre-2000, but only because apparently I’m old now and ten years ago was 2012! Can you believe that? 2012 was ten years ago already! Today, rather than just sharing my love for backlist titles, I decided to highlight books…
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Storytime Theme: Zoo
Animal-themed storytimes are always so popular! And if you can squeeze in a lot of different types of animals all in one storytime, even better! I have a love-hate relationship with zoos. I love being able to see wild animals up close and I think that the research and support…
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15 Short Middle Grade Books
Great books don’t have to be over 400 pages. In fact, it takes a really great writer to write a long book that will readers reading. J. K. Rowling is probably one of the most well-known authors who was able to manage this for a younger audience. But, that doesn’t…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Hilarious Book Titles
There are some absolutely hilarious picture books out there! Today, I’m sharing just a few titles that make me giggle when I see them at work. If you’re looking for something that is sure to elicit some giggles from your little ones, definitely check out these fun titles! Disclosure: Some…
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Storytime Theme: Trees
Tree-themed storytimes usually happen in the spring or the fall due to the changes that happen to tree leaves during those seasons, but these great books can be used at any time of year! A lot of tree-themed picture books do mention the seasons, while others are focused on tree…
