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 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
Ready to ignite a lifelong love for the natural world in your children? Dive into the captivating realm of nature studies for kids, where every backyard and local park becomes a living laboratory! With book lists curated by an elementary school librarian, this guide is brimming with elementary science activities and engaging nature lessons designed … Read more
Introduce your little one to the wonders of the animal kingdom with delightful baby elephant books filled with cute elephant pictures and fun facts! Perfect for homeschool units or bedtime reading, these picture books for kids bring the magic of gentle giants to life. Whether you’re celebrating World Elephant Day or simply sharing your elephant … Read more
Add some feathered fun to your reading list with these chicken books for kids and adults. As a school librarian who also raises chickens, I’m excited to present these books about chickens to you. Whether you’re searching for engaging children’s books about farm animals, educational nonfiction packed with chicken facts, or practical guides for adults … Read more
Choose some excellent Christmas books to read from this extensive list. There are titles for kids of all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to upper elementary students. Adults will enjoy them, too! Some of them are newer, and others are classics. As a school librarian, mom, and grandmother, one of the favorite traditions I look … Read more
Learn how to level books the easy way for your classroom library, home library, or school library. The simple system I use as a school librarian works for a variety of different book leveling systems. This article will show you how to level books for Fountas and Pinnell, how to level books by Lexile score, … Read more