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    Top Ten Tuesday: 2022 Halloween Picture Books

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    With just a few days left before Halloween, I couldn’t let this Halloween Freebie week go without sharing some brand-new Halloween picture books. I did cheat just a bit with a few board books as well, but these are too fun to miss this holiday season! 2022 Halloween Picture Books…

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    30 Best Books for Beginning Readers

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    Learning to read is a big deal for young kids! And finding the right level of books can be difficult and frustrating for everyone. The last thing we want any child to feel is mad, frustrated, impatient, and sad when learning to read. We want kids to feel empowered when…

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    20 Chapter Book Read Alouds for Young Kids

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    More often than not, parents will stop reading aloud when their kids become readers themselves. But they shouldn’t! Reading aloud is such a wonderful way to spend time together as a family! Not only is it great family time, but it can also introduce kids to new vocabulary, teach them…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Read On Vacation

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    I’m an equal-opportunity vacation reader – I’ll pick up anything that looks interesting to me! Vacation time for me often includes spending time with family, including my nephew and niece who are absolute bundles of energy. It doesn’t always lend time to getting a lot of reading done. But, for…

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    10 Nonfiction Series for Beginning Readers

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    Nonfiction titles often get overlooked for young kids as an option for reading practice. Typically because nonfiction books tend to be more in-depth, with a higher vocabulary. But they don’t have to be! Below are ten nonfiction stories that are great for readers looking for something a little different. Some…

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    20 Middle Grade Books on the Environment & Climate Change

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    Climate change is a topic that personally stresses me out and makes me very anxious. But, that doesn’t mean that I can choose to ignore what is happening to our planet. In today’s book list, I’m sharing books that focus on the environment and climate change for middle grade readers.…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Typographic Book Covers

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    This was a hard theme for me this week! I think that so many children’s books really depend on brightly colored, engaging illustrated covers to draw kids to read them, that the typography isn’t always the first thing you notice. I always say this, but it’s true, I love that…

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    12 Middle Grade Baking Books

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    I know I’m not the only fan of The Great British Baking Show, and with a new season dropping on Netflix, I was inspired to create this middle grade book list that features all kinds of baking! Although, there are an awful lot of cupcake-themed books. It’s also getting cooler…

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    15 Book & Movie Pairs for Families

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    As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, you might be looking for a way to spend some quality family time together. How about sharing a book and movie pairing? How about 15 book & movie pairs for families? This is a perfect way to connect with your…