Sisterland >> By Salla Simukka Ages 9-12 One of my favorite books growing up was “Best Friend,” by Shirley Simon >> The story explores the concept of friendship from the point of view of a young girl. Making friends, losing friends, what today we’d call “friend drama,” and finding friends in unexpected places. So I Read More
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone >> By JK Rowling Ages 7 and up. After years of my niece telling me I just HAD to read Harry Potter, I finally got it from the library. I was lucky enough to get the edition with Jim Kay’s illustrations, which are terrific. I have to admit; I Read More
The Mysterious Howling
The Mysterious Howling >> by Maryrose Wood (The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #1) ages 8-13 Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Children and adults will delight in the first entry of the Incorrigible Children series and be eager to keep reading through the conclusion, book #6. Read More
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand >> by Audrey Penn Ages: 3-7 years old The Kissing Hand is a sweet story about a young raccoon struggling with leaving his mom’s side. Chester Raccoon is about to start school for the first time, but doesn’t want to leave his mother. So Mrs. Raccoon shares a family tradition with Chester Read More
The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson is a sixth-grader who is a good kid, but he has ADHD, dyslexia, cannot seem to control his temper, and is not doing well at his boarding school. When his mom finds out that Percy is in trouble, she knows that it is time for her to tell Percy the truth about who he is and to take him to Camp Half Blood. Read More
Teaching Your Child About Emotions
Learning how to handle your child’s emotions can be tough as a parent. Parents often realize that they weren’t taught at a young age to identify and cope with strong emotions. It can be difficult to see your child having big feelings and not knowing how to handle them. Reading together can help parents talk Read More