History comes alive when young readers dive into the stories that shaped a nation, and this guide to American Revolution books for kids makes it easy to start. With this engaging American Revolution book list that includes trusted American Revolution book recommendations, you’ll find American Revolution books for children that spark curiosity and conversation. Here’s … Read more
As a librarian, I can tell you that few animals get kids laughing and talking quite like sloths. These cozy, slow moving favorites make the perfect theme for storytime, lessons, and giggles. This collection of books about sloths for kids includes sweet sloth books for toddlers, a lovable baby sloth or two, and more than … Read more
Learn about some excellent and engaging reindeer books for kids from a reindeer-loving mom and children’s librarian. Find a great selection of books about Rudolph the red nosed reindeer as well as reindeer books for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and beyond. So sit back, grab some reindeer-themed snacks and enjoy perusing the titles. Whether you are … Read more
If your young readers are fascinated by shipwrecks, mysterious vessels lost at sea, or daring underwater discoveries, this list of nonfiction shipwreck books for kids is the perfect place to dive in! As a former classroom teacher turned elementary librarian, I’ve gathered the best titles that turn historical shipwreck stories and famous shipwreck disasters into … Read more
Get some Valentine’s Day inspiration with this list of best Valentine books for kids of all ages. From toddlers through upper elementary grades, this Valentine book list has historical tales, humorous tales and stories about being kind. Some are newer and others are classics. As a school librarian, I am in the fortunate position to … Read more
Looking for the perfect way to spark curiosity about reptiles? From books about snakes packed with fun facts to engaging snake kindergarten activities, there are so many creative ways to start teaching kids about snakes. As a classroom teacher turned school librarian, I’ve enjoyed matching books with kids for many years. Whether you’re after toddler … Read more
Creepy, crawly, and totally fascinating, spiders are the perfect subject to spark curiosity in young learners! From books about spiders and spider books for kids to spider read alouds and fun spider-themed learning activities, there are endless ways to make learning engaging. As a classroom teacher turned school librarian, I’ve enjoyed matching books with kids … Read more
Ready to explore the fascinating world of bats? From books about bats to hands-on bat activities for kids, there are endless ways to make learning all about bats exciting. As a classroom teacher turned school librarian, I’ve enjoyed matching books with kids for many years. Whether you’re building a homeschool bat unit, planning bat lessons, … Read more
Get some turkey book inspiration with this list of best turkey books for kids including toddlers, preschool, and early elementary grades. This turkey book list includes fictional humorous tales and nonfiction titles as well. Some are newer and others are classics. As a school librarian at five different elementary schools, I am in the fortunate … Read more
Learn how to use Pear Deck with Google Slides and keep your students engaged. What is Pear Deck? Pear Deck is a free add-on you can install to use with Google Slides. It’s fun and easy to use. Not sure how to get started with Pear Deck? Read on for the simple, step-by-step instructions and … Read more