Give your well-loved books a second life with these simple, budget-friendly book repair kit essentials you can use at home or in the classroom. Whether you’re learning how to repair book binding, exploring DIY book rebinding, or just need easy book repair techniques for beginners, this guide covers everything from how to fix a loose … Read more
Spark curiosity and a love of nature with the best bird books for kids, perfect for little learners and growing bird watchers. From beautiful picture books and engaging nature books for kids to a gentle bird book for young explorers, this list, compiled by a long-time librarian, includes favorite bird books preschool families will adore, … Read more
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