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The Best Nonfiction Books for Picky Readers

Posted on 13.Oct.21 in Book Recommendations

Nonfiction books are a must for any child’s reading list, but it can be difficult when you have a picky reader on your hands. Teaching essential facts about the world around us and opening doors to new possibilities, nonfiction allows those picky readers to deep dive into topics they love.  Though many children prefer to […]

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Must-read Books for 2nd-grade Kids

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Book Recommendations

Reading is a big deal for kids in the second grade. By this time, many have mastered the basics of phonics and sounding out words. They’re moving toward fluency. By providing your second graders an assortment of wonderful books, such as the four listed below, you can encourage their growing literacy skills. 1. For Independent […]

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Help Your Kids Become Critical Thinkers

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Book Recommendations

During the junior high years, your kids’ thinking abilities take off by leaps and bounds. Beginning around fifth or sixth grade, kids begin to think more critically about the things they see, hear, and experience. They’re no longer content to simply soak in information. Rather, they become better at connecting the dots, analyzing the “why” […]

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Introducing Your Kids to Autobiographies

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Book Recommendations

Authors usually write books about other people, whether historical figures or fictional characters. Sometimes, though, authors write information about their own lives. Those works are known as autobiographies. Reading autobiographies can help kids connect with historical events or human experiences. Check out three types of autobiographies for your readers to explore. 1. Classic Autobiographies Most […]

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Four Great Books to Read in 3rd Grade

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Book Recommendations

Third graders are becoming accomplished readers. Literacy pros say that third-grade students are leaving the learning-to-read stage of life. Instead, they’re moving into the reading-to-learn phase. These four books are great ones to check out as your third grader moves through this transitional year. 1. Learn Something New with Fossil by Fossil Young readers of […]

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3 Classic Poems Students Will Love

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Book Recommendations

Every child should be exposed to beautiful poems. Poetry encourages children to see the world through a different lens, inspiring them to romanticize even the most mundane events. Poetry can show children that it’s okay to express emotions, and it gives them words when they can’t process feelings on their own. In short, poetry shows […]

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Satisfying Picky Readers with Free Reading Apps for Kids

Posted on 14.Sep.21 in Book Recommendations

Picky readers provide a unique challenge when selecting books, since they know what they like and insist it can’t be found.  Or maybe you have a voracious reader who just can’t find age-appropriate content.  Or maybe they only want to read science fiction or horror stories.  No matter how you look at it, satisfying picky […]

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