Book Lists By Age
Looking for books based on your child or student’s age? From preschool to middle school, here are our 25 favorites!
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Read Through The USA Lesson Plans Are HERE!
I am so excited to announce that my Read Through the USA Lesson Plans have officially been released!!! These plans
5 Summer Reading Programs We’re Doing This Summer
Can you believe summer is right around the corner? Summer break also means summer reading programs, and there are some
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5 Graphic Novels My 10-Year-Old Loved
I have to admit that graphic novels are somewhat new to me. I don’t remember reading any when I was
A Summer Road Trip Through the USA Is Here!
What are your summer plans? Are you taking a trip or staying closer to home? No matter what your summer
Ten Funny Chapter Books That Made Us Laugh Out Loud
I have found that there are certain seasons of life where fun, lighthearted read-alouds are what my family needs. Maybe
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Eight Wonderful Children’s Books With Pig Protagonists
As we’ve read through lots of children’s literature, I’ve been amazed at how many books feature pig protagonists! I’m not
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Our Favorite Level 4 Readers
Now that we’ve covered learning to read, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 readers, it’s time to roll out
Our Favorite Level 3 Readers
Once your child feels confident with Level 1 and Level 2 readers, it’s time for Level 3 readers! This is
12 Series’ for Early Elementary Boys
Are you looking for series’ geared particularly toward early elementary boys? If so, I hope this list is helpful! My
Our Favorite Level 2 Readers
First of all, let me offer you a hearty congratulations for getting your child to this point! Let’s be honest:
Our Favorite Level 1 Readers
When it comes to learning to read, our kids have all been so different! My girls got the basics down
10 Read-Alouds Our Family Didn’t Enjoy
Through the past several years of reading lots of children’s literature, I can honestly say that the vast majority has
10 Interactive Read-Aloud Books
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you enjoy reading aloud to your kids. We do too, of course, but
Read It! Chapter Books: Historical Tales (Ancient India)
Have you ever heard of this Historical Tales: Ancient India series? I was so excited to find it because it’s often difficult to
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Read-It! Chapter Books: Historical Tales (Ancient China)
Have you ever heard of this Historical Tales: Ancient China series? Sometimes finding elementary-aged curriculum about ancient history can be
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Leveled Readers to Celebrate Black History
Are you looking for leveled readers to celebrate Black History Month? If so, I hope these lists will be helpful!
Black History Month Picture Book Reading Guide
I have pulled some of my favorite historical picture books to compile this free Black History Month Picture Book Reading
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Children’s Anthologies for Black History Month
I have put together this list of wonderful children’s anthologies for Black History Month that I hope will be helpful!
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Folk Tales to Celebrate Black History Month
Reading folks tales to celebrate Black History Month is something our family has done in the past, and I’ve compiled
Children’s Poetry For Black History Month
I have put together a list of wonderful books of children’s poetry for Black History Month, but each of these
Picture Books With Black Protagonists (Ages 5-8)
I have compiled a list of wonderful picture books with black protagonists for kids ages 5-8. (If you’d like the
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Children’s Books About the Civil Rights Movement
I have put together this list of children’s books about the Civil Rights Movement for Black History Month or just
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Children’s Books About Segregation
Here is a list of engaging children’s books specifically about segregation. Though a difficult time in our nation’s history, reading
Black History Books Set in the 1940s-1950s
I’m excited to share this list of children’s black history books set during the 1940s and 1950s! That was a
Children’s Books About the Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a truly fascinating time in black history, and I have compiled a list of children’s books
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Great Depression-Era Black History Books
I’ve compiled a list of several black history books set specifically during the Great Depression era (1920s and 1930s). These
Black History Books: Civil War and Reconstruction
Children’s books about the Civil War and Reconstruction can be a dime a dozen, but I put together this book
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Children’s Books About the Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was truly a fascinating and life-saving part of America’s history, and I am thrilled to have found
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Children’s Books Set in the Era of Slavery
Slavery can be a difficult topic to introduce to your kids, but I have compiled a list of children’s books
Black History Books Set During American Colonialism
Are you looking for Black history books that are set during the time period of American colonialism? Since Black history
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Ten New Books We’re Excited About in 2021
Of course we’re excited about reading lots of “new-to-us” books this year, but we’re also looking forward to the release
65 Picture Book Biographies for Black History Month
Reading picture book biographies is one simple way you can delve deeper into Black History Month with your children or
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Ten Children’s Books to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up soon! Now is the perfect time to put some children’s books on
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A List of Leveled Readers Set in Every U.S. State
After lots of reading and researching, I am so excited to have put together a list of leveled readers set
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Should I Put My Child in Piano Lessons?
In addition to being a book lover, I am also a (nearly) lifelong pianist and have been teaching piano privately
Magic School Bus Books By Topic
I have organized all of the Magic School Bus Books by topic, and I hope it will be helpful as
Our Family’s Top 10 Favorite Chapter Books of 2020
I am so excited to share our family’s top 10 favorite chapter books of 2020! 2020 has certainly been an
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12 Early Elementary Girl Chapter Book Series’
Finding early elementary girl chapter book series’ can be a challenge, but I hope this list will give you some
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Our Top 10 Favorite Caldecott Winners
My kids and I just finished reading through every single Caldecott winner from 1938 through the present! We have been
Black History Month Children’s Book List
As we embark upon Black History Month, I have compiled a list of children’s books that commemorate black history, have
Six Chapter Books Set in the Summer
It’s hard to believe, but in a few short weeks summer break will be here! To celebrate, I have compiled
American Historical Chapter Books Set Between 1850-1900 (Non-Civil War)
When I was in middle school and high school, I never enjoyed history. Most of what I remember involved reading
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Listening to Audiobooks with Kids 101
When I first became a parent, I had never even thought about listening to audiobooks with my kids. It all
Love These Picture Books? Then You’ll Love These Chapter Books.
Reading picture books with your kids is important for so many reasons — but what happens when your child has
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Our 5 Favorite and Least Favorite Newbery Winners So Far!
My kids and I set a goal to read through all of the Newbery winners over several years. We’re now
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Picture Books with Black Protagonists (ages 1-4)
In honor of Black History Month, here are some wonderful picture books with black protagonists for children ages 1-4. I
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How to Keep Your Child’s Hands Busy During Read-Alouds
Let’s talk about how to keep your child’s hands busy during read-alouds! Whether your kids are still very young or
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Journey Through the Newbery Winners: Julie of the Wolves
Title: Julie of the Wolves Author: Jean Craighead George Newbery Award Year: 1973 Time: in the early 1970s Place: Alaska,
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Ten Chapter Books to Celebrate Black History
It’s often February when educators focus most on sharing chapter books to celebrate black history and culture. However, no matter
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Journey Through the Newbery Winners: Caddie Woodlawn
Title: Caddie Woodlawn Author: Carol Ryrie Brink Newbery Award Year: 1936 Time: 1860s Place: Wisconsin, United States On the back of
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Journey Through the Newbery Winners: Last Stop on Market Street
Title: Last Stop on Market Street Author: Matt De La Pena Newbery Award Year: 2016 Time: early 21st century Place:
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Journey Through the Newbery Winners: Miracles on Maple Hill
Title: Miracles on Maple Hill Author: Virginia Sorensen Newbery Award Year: 1957 Time: During the 1950s, not too long after
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Journey Through the Newbery Winners: The Giver
Title: The Giver Author: Lois Lowry Newbery Award Year: 1994 Time: Sometime in the future Place: In a conformist, utopian
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Journey Through the Newbery Winners: Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
Title: Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices Author: Paul Fleischman Newbery Award Year: 1989 Time: not specificed Place: Outdoors, in
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My First Little House Books
Have you discovered the magic of this “My First Little House Books” series? The storylines of these picture books correspond
Where Can I Find Inexpensive Books?
Our family loves reading, but we also live on a disciplined budget and have had to work hard to find
Why Should I Read To My Kids?
If you’re a parent, you know doubt have heard about the benefits of reading to your children. Yet when the
How Can I Read More With My Kids?
Perhaps you’d like to read more with your children, but you’re wondering the practical how-to’s of how to accomplish that
George Washington Books for All Ages
Are you looking for books on George Washington? My husband and I have the lofty goal to read a presidential
The American Girl Series 101
I am proud to say that my oldest daughter and I have read every single book in the more original
First Read-Aloud Chapter Books
Are you looking for some very first read-aloud chapter books for your young children? Usually around the age of four,
Terry Deary’s Egyptian Tales
If you’re studying Ancient Egypt or have a child who is interested in that time period, check out Terry Deary’s
Read-It! Chapter Books: Historical Tales (Ancient Rome)
If you’re looking for a short supplement for a study of Ancient Rome, I couldn’t recommend this Historical Tales: Ancient
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Teaching Your Child to Read
Are you excited about teaching your child to read at home? I was talking to a friend of mine recently