As an elementary school librarian, I’m thrilled to introduce a collection of books about space for kids that will ignite a child’s curiosity about the night sky! These engaging stargazing books are packed with fascinating constellation facts and colorful illustrations that make exploring the universe fun and accessible for young learners. Whether your child or … Read more
Learn about some fabulous books about apples from an apple-growing mom and children’s librarian. Find a great selection of books about apples for toddlers, as well as for preschool and kindergarten students. Even adults will find books about apples on this list. So sit back, grab a cup of mulled apple cider or a piece … Read more
Here’s a list of the best funny Halloween books for kids of all ages. The list is sorted by age and grade level for easy reference. As a veteran elementary school teacher, now a school librarian, I know how popular “creepy” books are with kids. These books are fun to read at Halloween and during … Read more
Here is a comprehensive list of the best first day of school books for every elementary school grade. I even included a book for those starting preschool as well as some back-to-school books for teachers. Some are new, and others are classics. What is a good first day of school book? I hope you find … Read more
Get great, updated ideas about summer reading programs that are happening now. Free reading incentive programs for 2024 are here, and they’re not just for kids! Give kids and adults a fun summer of reading and earning rewards by choosing a summer reading challenge with interesting summer reading activities. Avoid the summer reading slide and … Read more
Learn about an amazing free eBook website for schools, teachers, students, that also offers cheap home access for families. Think you can’t get anything good for free anymore? Then you must not be familiar with Epic eBooks. Want to learn how to take advantage of this free educational resource? Read on! My Epic Backstory As … Read more
Learn about the best wildflower books for kids, from kindergarten through upper elementary grades. How do you teach kids about wildflowers? As a former classroom teacher who is now a library media specialist, I think reading books about wildflowers is an excellent way to introduce kids to the wildflowers they may see. Here are some … Read more
Learn about the best solar eclipse books for kids, from kindergarten through upper elementary grades. How do you explain solar eclipse to a child? How do you teach about a solar eclipse? As a former classroom teacher who is now a library media specialist, I think reading books is an excellent way to introduce kids … Read more
These engaging technology books for kids are perfect for helping preschool and elementary school students understand technology. Get a list of the best technology books for kids right here and learn why these books stand out. Studies are indicating that an early introduction to computer skills, including AI and coding, can give students a problem-solving, … Read more
Learn about the best haiku books for kids, from kindergarten through upper elementary grades. Haiku poetry is fun for kids to experiment with, and these haiku books provide excellent examples of haiku poems in many different forms. Some of these books tell a story in the form of haiku poems. Others are a collection of … Read more