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    Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent Additions to My Bookshelf

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    This list is full of picture books that I was able to pick up while I was at the ALA conference this summer. Uncorrected proofs of picture books are some of the most fun because they still feel “not” real because there really isn’t any binding and the book is…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: YA Books Set In Snowy Places

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    While there are a plethora of wonderful winter/holiday romances out there, I decided to focus my efforts somewhere else for this post. I’ve already done a wintery-themed list for middle grade books, so instead I went with snowy/wintery themed YA books. I don’t think YA books get as much love,…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Fun, Browsable Nonfiction for Kids

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    I was excited to see a “Freebie” week for Top Ten Tuesday because I’ve got a host of really great books to share with my readers and I don’t have enough time to write up additional blog posts! This week, I’m sharing Fun, Browsable Nonfiction for Kids. Think about those…

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    2025 Picture Book Gift Guide

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    Just in time for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, I’ve curated a list of 36 picture books that were published this year that will make the perfect gifts this holiday season! Books are some of the best gifts you can give loved ones because they are so…

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    2025 YA Summer Reads

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    It’s only January and I know it’s a little too early to think about summer reads, but hear me out – May/June will be here before you know it and I think it’s a great idea to get some books on a summer reading goals list soon so that they…

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    My Weird School Read Alikes

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    My Weird School by Dan Gutman follows A. J. and his friends as they get into hijinks at their ridiculous school with silly teachers, crazy principal, and more! This series is perfect for kids who have successfully mastered the easy reader and are looking for a bit more challenging book.…

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    STEM Board Books for Little Ones

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    Babies and toddlers are naturally curious which is the perfect time to introduce them to all sorts of information, vocabulary, and background knowledge. While I don’t expect to drill babies and toddlers with flash cards and tests, I do think that introducing kids to information about the world around them…

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    Fun Read Alouds for Toddlers

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    I am forever hesitant to label any of my blog posts “the best [insert thing here].” I know full well that what I do here is all based on my opinion, so rather than sayin these are the best books for toddlers, I’ll just say they’re some fun books for…

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    Contemporary Easy Reader Titles

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    While I’ve got a slew of easy reader book lists on my blog like Fly Guy Read Alikes, Read Alikes for Elephant & Piggie Fans, and Diverse Easy Readers, I know it can be difficult to find those easy reader titles that make kids want to read. And let’s face…

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    December Read Alouds

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    It’s time for another month’s read alouds to celebrate wacky, silly, important, and historical holidays! This list combines not only great fictional read alouds, but some nonfiction and biographies as well to teach kids about fun and interesting facts and people. I’m not taking all the credit, as the blog…