I love children’s books that surprise and challenge readers. Books that make their readers think about the very act of reading with the art of metafiction may indeed may be my very favorite. The more you look, the more you will find great examples of metafictional writing in children’s books. A metafictional text is one…
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Books for Kids
Looking for great books for your kid? You've come to the right place.
This is the archive collection of every single one of our book lists, plus a few extra discussions about how books and literacy play an important role in our family life. You will find lists for everyone, from babies and toddlers to middle grade and even a few YA books.
For a list of all our book lists arranged by category visit our MASTER INDEX OF BOOK LISTS.
Unplug with Picture Books about Screen-Free Play
It’s virtually impossible to be totally screen-free these days, although parents can take steps to keep screen use under control. I’ve yet to meet a parent who says, “I wish Junior spent more time playing Fortnite than he spends outdoors!” Ha! One way to share the joys of putting down the iPad is by reading…
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Children’s Books about New Beginnings
New beginnings come in all shapes and sizes. They can be exciting or scary. Or both. What better way to share the excitement or ease the fear that with children’s books about new beginnings of all kinds! With this list featuring picture books about making a leap, taking that first step and starting afresh–however you…
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Good Books to Read Aloud to 11-Year-Olds
As I’ve said before, you shouldn’t stop reading aloud to your kids just because they are getting older. As they move into middle school and social pressures increase, time spent with a trusted adult while listening to a great book becomes even more important. It’s my hope that this list of good books to read…
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Middle Grade Books with Muslim Characters
If we want the world to be a more compassionate place we need to foster inclusive communities. Middle grade readers love to learn about the world and others and this list of middle grade books with muslim characters features books that offer kids ages 8-13 a variety of role models. Some kids reading these books…
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Comic Strip Books: Cartoons Your Kids Will Love
Kids love comic strip books! Why? For the same reason grown-ups love them. Because they provide immediate satisfaction: comic strips are short, easy to read and funny. A collection of great strips bundled all together is reading material perfection and comic strip books are great to put in the hands of any child, whether they…
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Swedish Christmas and Holiday Picture Books
Growing up the grandchild of Swedish immigrants, Swedish illustrated picture books, and especially Swedish Christmas books, were a steady part of my reading diet. They remain some of my all time holiday books. (Note: Book covers and titles are affiliate links.) This list contains books for kids about Christmas, St. Lucia Day, which is a…
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Books Like Smile: Read These Next if You Love Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier is one of the most popular graphic novel author-illustrators. Readers love her books and the librarians tell me they get requests for books like Smile all the time! Whether you want more graphic novels like Smile, Guts, and Drama or want to inspire your kids to read non-graphic middle grade novels, this book…
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