I’ve been planning the summer reading for my soon-to-be 8th grader. Most of our summer reading is fun, fantastical, magical, and adventuresome. There are a few mystery selections and some historical fiction as well. I know she’ll enjoy these selections as she solves mysteries and journeys to magical lands. Fortune’s Magic Farm Girl Who CouldRead more
Rainy days are meant for hot tea and curling up a chair with an inspiring book. And while you’re reading, you might as well sneak in some theme-based learning and enjoy some excellent literature about rain and rainy days. Here’s a fun book list to get you started, so grab some hot tea and aRead more
Do your kids love series? My kids love nothing more than discovering a new favorite book and then learning that it’s the beginning of a wonderful series. They curl up with each sequel as if they are old friends. Whenever they finish a book, they always ask, “Mom, are there more?” I absolutely love helpingRead more
I would like to announce to the world that my son is a reader. He reads voraciously – when he’s not listening to audiobooks that is. His new question for me is either, “Can I have a new book?” or “Can I have a new audiobook?” I can’t keep enough stories in our house toRead more
Here are even more books to celebrate Easter! We love to dye Easter eggs at our house. Usually, we end up with a huge mess, colorful fingers, and lots of smiles and laughter. Each year, my kids try to outdo each other with who can dye the most creative egg. It’s one of our funRead more
We love to celebrate Easter with books! We prepare for Lent with Amon’s Adventure – reading a chapter each day in the weeks leading up to Easter. But we also read some fun bunny-themed books. Most are cute and simple and a some are even hilarious. Here is a list of bunny books that weRead more
I have a new reader in my house! Hooray! Child #4 is now an emerging reader and her reading ability has started to take off this school year. I cannot supply her with enough books to read. And I LOVE that I’m having this problem. If you have an emerging reader who is ready forRead more
We absolutely love audiobooks at our house. My kids have quiet play time each afternoon once they’ve completed their school work. They spend this time building Legos, drawing, coloring, or creating – all while listening to wonderful stories on audio. Here are a few of their current favorite listens. Be ready for laughter and adventureRead more
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that is surrounded by legends and leprechauns. We enjoy reading about the history of the holiday and its patron saint while learning more about the culture of Ireland. Here are some fun books to help you share the mystery and magic of the holiday, while still celebrating its historicalRead more
My son, while not reading very well independently, loves to be read to. I spend much of my time reading aloud to him. I hope my efforts will give him a love of stories and of books that will encourage him to keep learning to read. Here are some of the booksRead more