• Lists

    Fantasy Booklist Recap

    Fantasy Recap Dragons, Fairies, and Magic: 10+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 3-7 Castles, Wands, and Unicorns: 15+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 8-12 Wizards, Witches, and Warlocks: 13+ Fantasy Titles for Ages 13 and up History & Science of Mythology: 10 Nonfiction Titles for Fantasy Readers

  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: Dough Knights and Dragons

    Summary:  “In a mythical kingdom, a knight and a dragon cook up a delicious plan to save their friendship! In Dough Knights and Dragons, a curious knight and an amiable dragon meet serendipitously, and instantly bond over their shared love of baking. But the friends are filled with sadness when, according to…

  • Activities

    Family Storytime Theme: Fire-Breathing Dragons

    Opening: “Hello” with sign language Hello, friends. (x3) It’s time to say hello. Puppet Meet & Greet: Meet Woolly (monkey puppet) Early Literacy Tip: “Read aloud with animation. Listen to your own voice and don’t be dull, or flat, or boring. Hang loose and be loud, have fun and laugh…

  • Reviews

    The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True

    The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True written by Gerald Morris was such a fun read and something that I think both boys and girls in elementary school would enjoy!  Morris combines humor and Arthurian legend seamlessly in a way that is easily accessible to children – especially those who want…

  • Reviews

    Ghost Knight

    Ghost Knight written by Cornelia Funke is an entertaining read for children in grades 3 – 6.  The story is about an 11-year-old boy named Jon Whitcroft who is sent away to boarding school where he encounters a vengeful ghost wishing for his head.  A classmate by the name of…