Tag: Book Lists
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Wholesome Books for Preteens: 16 Books with Multicultural Perspectives
When my inspiration for this series, parents of preteens, asked me if I had any wholesome book recommendations for their kids, I knew I wanted to include a list of books that feature kids who have to straddle two cultures. You see, the friend who asked me about recommendations is…
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A Parents’ Guide: How to Choose a (Picture) Book Worth Reading
…that will make you look forward to reading with your child! How do you feel about reading picture books with your littles? My son is just starting to get into the phase where he has ONE favorite book that he asks us to read to him multiple times per day.…
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Give the Gift of Reading to Your Kids
‘Tis the season to be giving! The countdown to Christmas is in the single digits, but I know not everyone is done with their shopping yet. Is reading on your list of gifts to give? Here’s the good news: whether or not a wrapped book is under the tree for…
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Wholesome Books for Preteens: 10+ Historical Fiction Tales Set in the U.S.
I’m back with the next installment of Wholesome Books for Preteens! If you haven’t already, check out the first few posts in the series: Wholesome “Old-fashioned” Books Wholesome Fantasy Series Wholesome Fantasy Stand-alone Books Today I’m sharing with you books suitable for preteens in one of my favorite genres. Because it’s…
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11 Books for a Mid-Year Refocus on Your Goals
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information. It’s the end of June which means we’re halfway through the year. In Atomic Habits, the author, James Clear, states that…
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Fables, Folklore, and Fairy Tales: 10 Delightful Retellings for Kids and Adults
We’re in the midst of a “fractured fairy tale” unit in 4th grade ELA right now (last unit of the year!). How appropriate that today I’m bringing you a list of some favorite fairy tale and folk tale retellings! Some of these titles are childhood favorites of mine, while others…
a Look at a Book 