Category: Children’s Books

Books Being Made Into Movies 2018 ~ What You’ll Want to Read Now

Every year theaters offer up a lot of choices for entertainment! One of my family’s favorites though, is books being made into movies! And, in our house, the rule is that we have to read the book before we go to see the movie!  So, here’s my Books Being Made Into Movies 2018 List!  See… Continue reading Books Being Made Into Movies 2018 ~ What You’ll Want to Read Now

Wishing a Happy Birthday to Astrid Lindgren

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Astrid Lindgren today!  Ms. Lindgren was born in Sweden on November 14, 1907, and was quite a prolific writer.  Best known for her children’s books, but she also was a playwright.  Within the United States, Lindgren is probably best known for her Pippi Longstockings series.   Quote:   Interesting… Continue reading Wishing a Happy Birthday to Astrid Lindgren

Best of the New Kids Books for November

 November New Books It’s another new month, which means….more new books!  Every month publishers release hundreds of new books.  It’s hard to keep up with all the new books, so I’ve culled through them and here’s my picks for what’s coming out this month!  For November, I’m doing an adult edition also, so check that one out… Continue reading Best of the New Kids Books for November

New Books ~ October!! Coming Soon!!

October’s New Books New Books October!!  Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books!  For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha!  But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard!  That’s what I’m here for!  I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month.  And as a result, have come up with a… Continue reading New Books ~ October!! Coming Soon!!

Belated Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein!

Best know as beloved children’s author and poet but, did you know he was also a cartoonist, songwriter, and screenplay writer!  Silverstein lived a very diverse and interesting life!   Random Fact:  Shel wrote the lyrics and music for “The Cover of the Rolling Stone,” which was performed and recorded by Dr. Hook.   Favorite Books… Continue reading Belated Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein!

New from Ransom Riggs ~ Tales of the Peculiars

  I just found this on Amazon and thought you might like to know….there’s a new “Peculiars” book out by Ransom Riggs!  This is a sort of Prequel to the Miss Peregrine series by Riggs.  And with the movie coming out at the end of this month (September 30th),  this is a great companion book to the movie and series!  So,… Continue reading New from Ransom Riggs ~ Tales of the Peculiars

Just the Right Book ~ Five Rules for Finding the Perfect Book!

There is nothing more frustrating than watching your child struggle with a book.  Sometimes, their struggle may be link to the “summer slide” and they just need to get back in the groove of reading.  But, maybe they “don’t like reading”.  Yikes!  It is so important to take the time to help your kid(s) find not… Continue reading Just the Right Book ~ Five Rules for Finding the Perfect Book!

New Books Coming Soon….September

September’s New Books Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books!  For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha!  But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard!  That’s what I’m here for!  I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month, and as a result, have come up with a list of my favorite… Continue reading New Books Coming Soon….September

The Gold Medal Mess by David A. Kelly

The Gold Medal Mess by David A. Kelly Just in time for the Olympics, here’s a great book series for your kids! From the author of the Ballpark Mysteries, David A. Kelly, comes another series, MVP Most Valuable Players.  With the winning combination of sports and mysteries, Kelly has brought us another fun series for… Continue reading The Gold Medal Mess by David A. Kelly