My absolute favorite book when I was a child was Fred Crump Jr.’s Marigold and the Dragon. It is such a shame that it is out of print. It was originally written in 1964 but there was a later edition in the 80s that redid the illustrations making the princess African-American (I think because Crump…
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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.
Books My Kids Love, but I Hate
Normally I blog about books my kids AND I love, today is different. Today, I need to vent about a few books that I cannot stand. Every child has favorite books that fills his parents with dread. I’m not talking about books you have to read a gazillion times and are simply tired of, but books…
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Mom’s Bookshelf: Vol. 3, Fiction Edition
You’ve been waiting for this list, I know! It’s January, the perfect month for staying inside and reading. Here’s list of some of the more enjoyable novels I’ve read since Mom’s Bookshelf, Vol. 2. (Note: Book covers and titles are affiliate links) The Foundling. If you do not enjoy the absurd, madcap, ridiculously silly and…
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New Year’s Books to Celebrate with Children
It’s surprisingly difficult to find children’s picture books about New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve. Holiday books are usually not in short supply and there are quite a lot of books about Chinese New Year and Rosh Hashanah, but surprisingly few for the January 1st holiday. Nonetheless, fearless book finder that I am, I…
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Books for Hanukkah: Eight is Enough
I’m considering giving eight children’s books as a way to celebrate Hanukkah! We don’t shower our kids with a lot of gifts during the holidays and typically I leave the Hanukkah gift giving to the in-laws. I don’t want my kids to come to expect and associate the holidays with lots of presents. But I…
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Mom’s Bookshelf: Vol. 2
You wanted to know what else I’ve been reading, right? Since no doubt you do,”Mom’s Bookshelf” will make an appearance from time to time. Don’t worry, my reviews are always short and sweet. (Note: Book titles are affiliate links) The Male Brain. Before I had kids I thought “gender-schmender.” Now I know: boys are crazy….
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Rock Collecting and Books for Kids who Love Rocks
I love how rocks fascinate my kids. Explore and collecting rocks is such a simple way to connect with nature, and yet children never seem to tire of it. Every kid is a natural geologist! When we walk home through the park Kiddo and New Kid always have to stop at what they have named…
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Mom’s Bookshelf: Find Out What I’m Reading
As SAHMs of small children know, we must find something to do to keep our brains sane. For me, it’s reading. Honestly, I don’t know how I find the time to read. It is sometimes a page at a time. Literally. Here are some of the books I’ve read recently with (very) brief (and opinionated)…
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State of the Trains Book
Obsessed with trains? Can’t get enough of the states? Wondering if there is a book about trains and states? Allow me to introduce The Train of States (affiliate link). Complete with trains! states! facts! dates! and birds (looks like we’ll be doing some bird-themed activities soon).
Going Dotty: Books and Art Project for Kids
There’s something rather fascinating about lots of dots. Kids love connect the dots, stamping dots, counting them, connecting them, etc. My kids even love doing giant dot to dots on the floor! Dots are lots of fun to incorporate into children’s art projects, and why not read a few dot books, while you’re at it?…
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