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    2024 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Boy Characters

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    It’s day two and time for the letter “B”! And while my title is a little clunky, it’s written that way on purpose. I don’t adhere to the idea that there are “boy” books and “girl” books. Rather, there are books that interest readers. And yes, I know that some…

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    2024 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Aquatics

    2024 A to Z Challenge: Letter A

    It’s the very first day of April, and you know what that means – the beginning of the 2024 Blogging A to Z Challenge! I’m excited to participate in my ninth(!) year of this challenge! This year, my theme is adventurous readers and I’m going to be sharing 26 letter-themed…

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    April Read Alouds

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    April starts on Monday and I’m getting this book list out with just a few days to spare! I’ve pulled together a list of daily holidays in April combined with a great read aloud picture book that fits the theme. You don’t have to read these in any specific order…

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    20 Realistic Fiction Early Chapter Books

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    With twenty options for readers, this list of realistic fiction early chapter books is sure to have a little something for everyone. A few years ago, it would have been a lot more difficult to find diverse titles for this level of reader. But, now I’m happy to let you…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Spring 2024 TBR

    Top Ten Tuesday

    Oh my goodness! There are some big names publishing middle grade titles this spring. And yes, some of these books have already been published in early March, but I couldn’t not share them with you today – they’re some of the books I’m most excited to read this spring! I’m…

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    12 Fantasy Chapter Book Series

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    The fantasy genre is one of the most popular in my library and I know kids love the magical setting for this genre at all ages. Today, I want to share some really great chapter book series that fit squarely into the fantasy genre. Many of these books include imaginary…

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    2024 Blogging A to Z: Theme Reveal

    Theme Reveal

    Can you believe April is around the corner already?!?!?! Spring is just around the corner and I’ve already got daffodils blooming in my garden beds! Although I love seeing flowers everywhere, I also love April because it’s the Blogging A to Z Challenge month! This will be my 9th year…

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    14 Books for Lego Fans

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    LEGO and yes, that’s both singular and plural, is a building tool that was created all the way back in 1958 and has been a popular, mainstay in children’s toys for decades. And now, LEGO is even creating LEGO sets specifically for adults – everything from vehicles to entertainment, from…