6 of Our Favorite Kwanzaa-Themed Picture Books
Kwanzaa begins on December 26th, so it’s not too early to start getting kids into the spirit—and what better way than with…
Holidays
Read the Book, Then See the Film: 5 Holiday Stories Your Kids Will Love
School’s out for winter break, and kids everywhere are rejoicing. It’s also the perfect time to break out all the…
12 Great Hanukkah-themed Picture Books (Plus One Cookbook)
Oy, Hanukkah: The always being compared to that other winter holiday, the endless spelling debates, and its refusal to pick…
5 Great Picture Books About Thanksgiving
Once you’ve eaten all the turkey you possibly can, taken a nap, and watched some football, what else is there…
6 Clever Children’s Book-Themed Halloween Parties
’Tis the season for costumes, candy, pumpkins, and parties. October is here, and we’re ready to celebrate our love for…
13 Perfect Book & Candy Pairings for Halloween
A good book and a bucket of candy? What could be better? On Halloween, skip the scary movies and just…
7 Classic Halloween Stories to Share with the Next Generation
Leaves are falling, evenings are getting darker, pumpkins are popping up on porches, and costumes are on every parent’s shopping…
6 of the Scariest Ghosts in Middle Grade
With everyone giddy about costumes and candy this October, there are a lot kids who are also seeking a good…
6 Gentle Halloween Reads for Scaredy Cat Readers
Halloween is just around the corner… Boo! As a kid, I used to love to be spooked and would eagerly…
7 Literary Baby Costumes for Halloween
If your baby is too young for trick-or-treating, that means your baby is still probably just the right age for…
15 Easy Book-Inspired Kids’ Costumes You Can Make With Items You Have at Home
Homemade Halloween costumes are my favorite, but those Pinterest creations that require $40 worth of material, a week’s worth of…
Our Favorite, Fierce Moms of Middle Grade
The moms of middle grade novels are the best, always have been and always will be. This collection of women…
Celebrate Spring (and Easter!) with 8 Picture Books About Bunnies
Bunnies hopping, birds chirping, flowers blooming, and Easter eggs hiding: Springtime is officially here, and every day at my house,…
9 Delightful Kids’ Books That Fit Inside a Stocking
Every kiddo on the Good Girls and Boys List (and really they’re all on the list, right?!), deserves the joy…
9 Books that Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is not just a month that centers around one day of turkey and stuffing: It also happens to be Native…
7 Great Children’s Books About Thanksgiving
Football, food, parades, and pie—Thanksgiving is upon us and we can’t wait to celebrate with family and friends. But before…
11 Books to Instill an Attitude of Gratitude
Beyond the tasty turkey and pleasant pumpkin pie is a season full of gratitude and thankfulness. Studies have shown that…
8 Picture Books for Veterans Day
For nearly a century, our country has been honoring United States veterans on November 11. As this annual day of observance…
Great Children’s Books that Feature Haunted Houses
Growing up, my aunt and uncle owned a haunted mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. The house (although house is a…
Trick or Treat (or Book?): 6 Candy-Themed Reads for Halloween
I like candy as much as the next blogger. But many books are just as delicious, without the sugar hangover. In…