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

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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

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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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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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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

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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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