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2026 Summer Reading 3rd -5th Grade Guide
I’m hoping you all love this summer reading guide! It took me a good amount of time to pull together, but I am so proud of how this one turned out! I think it’s important for kids, especially in the 3rd – 5th grade range to really be excited about…
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2026 Summer Reading Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Guide
I’m trying something new this year! I’m creating great reading suggestions for different age groups for summer reading. And each guide will also include some great reading activities that you can do as a family or to encourage reading throughout the summer! Today’s guide is for kids in the Kindergarten…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Modern Books You Think Will Be Classics In the Future
I find it hard to figure out what modern books may become classics because I feel as though all the classic books that I read in school are still part of the curriculum and it’s been quite a while since I was in elementary school. Things like curriculum can take…
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Top Ten Tuesday: New Halloween Picture Books
Can you believe that Halloween is just a few days away? I love sharing books about holidays, but you’ll often see the typical, popular titles on each book list. Today, I’m sharing Halloween picture books that were published this year! Brand new picture books that will make a great addition…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Cozy, Fall Chapter Books
I’m not sure how this is going to to go over because kids don’t necessarily read for seasonal vibes like adults often do. But how cool would a fall book display look with not just picture books about the season, but chapter books and middle grade titles that have that…
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20 Realistic Fiction Early Chapter Books
With twenty options for readers, this list of realistic fiction early chapter books is sure to have a little something for everyone. A few years ago, it would have been a lot more difficult to find diverse titles for this level of reader. But, now I’m happy to let you…
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12 Fantasy Chapter Book Series
The fantasy genre is one of the most popular in my library and I know kids love the magical setting for this genre at all ages. Today, I want to share some really great chapter book series that fit squarely into the fantasy genre. Many of these books include imaginary…
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2023 CYBILS Awards Winners
The CYBILS Awards have been announced and I’m so excited to share some great books for all ages! “The CYBILS Awards aims to recognize children’s and YA authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.” The winners are selected by a group of volunteer judges…
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12 More Books All About Mermaids
The new Little Mermaid just recently released in movie theaters! And with it comes a renewed excitement about merfolk and their lives under the sea. Just last year when the trailer was released, I pulled together a quick list of some mermaid picture books. Today, I wanted to expand that…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Titles with Animals In Them
Animal-focused books aren’t necessarily what I would pick up as my first choice. Partially, because I hate books with dogs in them because inevitably something happens to the dog. But, I’m more inclined to a realistic fiction title than something from an animal perspective. But I did learn a new…
