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    Storytime Theme: Castle

    March 16, 2026 /
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    While there are plenty of picture books that feature castles as a background, it was much harder to find castle-specific books. So, you’ll see in my list below a wide variety of titles to share. I also think that this storytime works better with an older audience of preschoolers or…

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    Storytime Theme: Lunar New Year

    September 29, 2025 /
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    It’s time to celebrate Lunar New Year (or at least create a lesson plan so it’s ready when you need it!). Lunar New Year is celebrated by people in countries around the world including China, Vietnam, Korea, and Malaysia. And while celebrations may vary from one country to another, from…

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  • Lists

    Read Alikes for Stuart Gibbs Fans

    March 6, 2025 /

    We’ve got a lot of readers in my library who love Stuart Gibbs’s books, especially the Spy School series. Stuart Gibbs is know for creating fun, page-turning stories that are entertaining to read! They are great book to recommend to kids who may be a little reluctant or hesitant to…

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    Parenting Book List: First Day of School

    February 13, 2025 /

    This is a series, I’ve been wanting to work on for years and I’ve finally been able to get my thoughts and book suggestions together, so over the course of the next few weeks, you’ll be seeing these Parenting Book Lists, filled with suggestions for common occurrences and situations that…

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    Wings of Fire Read Alikes

    February 6, 2025 /
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    While I may not be the first person to pick up a book with a dragon on the cover. I’m always surprised by how much I like the fantastical aspects of the stories when I read them. The Wings of Fire series is one of our most popular book series…

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    Fantasy Booklist Recap

    May 4, 2018 /

    Fantasy Recap Dragons, Fairies, and Magic: 10+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 3-7 Castles, Wands, and Unicorns: 15+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 8-12 Wizards, Witches, and Warlocks: 13+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 13 and up History & Science of Mythology: 10 Nonfiction Titles for Fantasy Readers

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