Category Archives: For Parents

What I’ve Been Reading (December 2014)

I was able to catch-up on some on my children’s book reading this week while I was stuck in bed with the flu. From the piles of books surrounding me on my bed, these are the ones I’d recommend. Happy New Year! Preschool (ages 3-5 years):  Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 […]

Happy Holidays!

It’s Christmas Eve and I just finished wrapping the last two gifts. Copies of the book How To Babysit a Grandpa for my parents and in-laws. I thought they’d enjoy reading it with their grandchildren. Who says children’s books are just for kids? HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

What I’ve Been Reading (November 2014)

Here are the children’s books I’d recommend that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in November. Check them out! Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years) and Middle Grades (ages 8-12 years):

Scholastic Booktalk: I Am LeBron James

The wonderful librarian at the school where I teach, asked the staff for volunteers to record themselves giving a “Booktalk”. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make a fool of myself in the name of children’s literature, so yes, I volunteered. The designated books will get a QR code attached to them in the […]

What I’ve Been Reading (October 2014)

Here are the children’s books I’d recommend that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in October. Check them out! Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Middle Grades (ages 8-12 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years) and Young Adult (ages 12+ years):  

What I’ve Been Reading (September 2014)

Here are the children’s books that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in September (well, at least the ones I’d recommend). Thank you to our fabulous school librarian, Mrs. Rosen, for some great book ideas!  Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages […]

Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Blimey! Ahoy there, matey! Better ready ye sea legs. And no hornswaggling or ye walk the plank, ye scallywag! Aargh!   Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day! Get in the mood by reading some of these great children’s books about pirates.   AARGH!!!!!!!

What I’ve Been Reading (August 2014)

Here are the children’s books that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in August (well, at least the ones I’d recommend). Go check them out! Preschool (ages 3-5 years): Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Middle Grades (ages 8-12 years): Young Adult […]