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12 More Titles for Mother’s Day
Although Mother’s Day just passed, I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to share some really sweet, loving stories about moms! It’s been a couple of years since I posted my previous Mother’s Day book list and with so many amazing stories about mom, it wasn’t hard to find 12 more…
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18 Fantasy Titles for Tweens and Teens Beyond Harry Potter
Fantasy titles are some of the most popular books in my library for middle grade and young adult readers and for good reason. Fully realized worlds filled with details that are unlike the real world, the battle for good and evil, and complex characters are just a few of the…
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18 Books for Potty Training
Potty training or toilet training is a big milestone for little ones and their caregivers. It can be a stressful situation for everyone, but you can ease into it by sharing stories about potty training and the process with your little one. Today I’m sharing 18 books for potty training…
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12 Read Alikes for Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon is a classic in children’s literature, written by Crockett Johnson. It was published in 1955 by Harper Collins. It’s the story of a four-year-old boy who takes a purple crayon on a nighttime adventure drawing the things he needs for a great big adventure. And…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Reflections
It’s May 1st and I’ve completed my 8th year of the Blogging A to Z Challenge! Over the course of April, I shared 26 blog posts with 312 picture book, chapter book, middle grade, and young adult titles under my theme – Books for Every Reader! I hope you found…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Zany
I can’t believe we’ve already reached the letter “Z” It has been a very busy month and I’m so glad I got to share over 300 titles and authors with you! For the letter “Z”, I chose the word zany. Zany became my catch-call letter for some really fun, wacky,…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Youthful
I wanted the chance to throw in some picture books to the 300+ titles I was suggesting this month, so I thought my adjective “youthful” would be the perfect place for them! I tried to pull a mix of picture book titles that are great for older readers with more…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Xenacious
Let me tell you that finding a word to describe people that starts with “X” is not an easy feat! In fact, I had to learn what xenacious meant in order to even use it. Xenacious means, “a yearning for change” which I took as trying something new. Now, you…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Willful
I’m choosing to use the word willful in the best possible sense – kids who have a dream and don’t give up on that dream, kids who know what they want and go for it. The characters in the books below are some of the most willful characters I’ve read…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Volunteer
I think volunteerism is a great way for kids to give back to their communities. While some kids are forced to complete volunteer projects whether it’s for school, scouts, or religious organizations, other kids will find volunteering a fulfilling way to spend their time, especially when it’s a project they’re…
