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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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Storytime Theme: Boats
We can’t possibly do an entire summer of “ocean” themed storytimes and ignore the transportation aspect – BOATS! Today I’m sharing nine boat picture books, some songs/rhymes, and activities, plus, you can check out even more great boat books on this post too! Disclosure: Some of the links below are…
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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…
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Storytime Theme: Crustaceans
To coincide with the Summer Reading theme: Oceans of Possibilities, I thought I’d share a crustacean storytime theme! Crustaceans are more than just lobsters and shrimp, it also includes barnacles, krill, and crawfish. I honestly thought there were WAY more lobster picture books out there, but I was surprised by…
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20 Titles for Horse Lovers
I was never a “horse-kid”. I didn’t want horseback riding lessons, never dreamed of owning my own pony, and didn’t read the horse chapter books one after another. But, horse books are evergreen in that there are always horse kids who will devour these books. Today’s book list includes picture…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Middle School Summer Reads
It’s a freebie week for Top Ten Tuesday, so I decided to keep working with the summer theme and focus on Middle Grade Summer Reads. All of these titles are set during the hot, summer months making them perfect reads right now. Whether you’re going on vacation or staying home…
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Storytime Theme: Nocturnal Animals
Today I’m sharing a new storytime theme all about nocturnal animals! You know how much I love sharing a storytime theme that can so easily incorporate a little nonfiction. This would be a perfect storytime for bedtime or in the evening after marveling at fireflies around a campfire. Whether these…
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9 Books Filled With Jokes & Riddles
If you interact with kids at any level, I’m sure you’ve heard your fair share of knock-knock jokes. Invariably they are super cheesy and always adorable. Sometimes said through so many giggles that you can’t even understand them! My neice went through a phase when she was three sharing knock-knock…
