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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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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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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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20 Middle Grade Illustrated Titles
Illustrated chapter books and middle grade titles are some of the most popular books available for kids these days. Unlike the graphic novel format, these books are written in typical prose but contain illustrations throughout the work to supplement the writing. Books like Captain Underpants and Big Nate are perennial…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books Set In a Place I’d Love to Visit
This was such a hard list to pull together because I love to travel! And I’d love to travel just about everywhere! Today, I’m highlighting some YA books set around the world. Some of these are a little more on the fantasy side or historical side, but that doesn’t stop…
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Newer Middle Grade Titles for 90s Kids
I was the kid whose nose was buried in a book, literally, all the time. I took a book with me absolutely everywhere. Waiting for my turn at piano lessons, yep I had a book. Heading to a soccer game for what felt like every Sunday of my childhood, you…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books from My Past Seasonal TBR That I Still Haven’t Read
I love creating TBR lists, but I am the worst at reading what’s actually on my list! I end up picking up books at the library that catch my eye or as my holds come in. Today I’m sharing ten books from my past seasonal TBR that I still haven’t…
