Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year: the decorations, the candy, the costumes and the spooky stories, of course! My little ones like a thrill, but they are not quite ready for a real scare. These picture books will get your whole family into the Halloween spirit and introduce them to some classic "creatures" without the…
Celebrate National Library Week 2015
Did you know that there's a week every year set aside to honor libraries and librarians? I love National Library Week because it's the perfect opportunity to share my favorite children's books about libraries and librarians. You can read these books aloud, I promise this librarian won't shush you! Ever wanted to explore the library after…
Will U B Mine? Sweet Valentine’s Day Tales for Young Readers
As Valentine's Day approaches, the familiar flavor of those candy "conversation hearts" stirs up memories of exchanging cut-paper valentines with my grade school classmates and dancing my first slow dance in the gym. Look no further than these sweet tales of secret admirers, hand-made cards and first crushes to feel the love this Valentine's Day. Mouse and Mole, Secret Valentine is a…
Where Do You Go All Day? Picture Books for Working Parents
Each year in April kids across the country spend a special day tagging along with Mom or Dad as they go to work. 2014 marks the 21st anniversary of the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day program. This program gives kids a glimpse into the grown-up world of work and, hopefully, instills a…
Polar Vortex: Perfect for Polar Bears
Living in a polar vortex is no problem if you're a polar bear! The world's largest bear would just love the record-breaking winter weather Chicago has been facing. Share these wonderful books about this fascinating animal with your little ones. Cold Paws, Warm Heart by Madeleine Floyd: This is a sweet fantasy story about a lonely polar bear…
Diary of a Not-So-Wimpy Series
I am amazed by the enduring popularity of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney that begins with Greg Heffley's Journal and recently added its 8th title, Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck. School-age kids still ask for these books every day and the series even grabs the attention of normally reluctant readers. But what's a parent to do when your…
A Cauldron of Bewitching Books
From the Wicked Witch of the West to Hermione Granger, literature is brimming with amazing and unforgettable witches. The powerful women in these four recent fantasy novels are an eclectic mix. You'll find no pointy hats, brooms or green skin on these modern magicians. Some of them use their talents for good, some for evil and some just to spice up…
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