If you are reading aloud to your 12-year-old, great work! If not, you can still start! And they will love the extra time spent with mom or dad (or granny, gramps, etc……). The wonderful thing about these books to read aloud to 12 year olds is that they offer up so many juicy talking points!…
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Movies Based on Books You Can Watch with Teens
Bonding with your teen can sometimes be challenging, but for taciturn teens one way to connect is by watching films together. This list of movies based on books to watch with teens offers you some great flicks to choose from. Plus, everyone loves a good movie and the right film can provide talking points, a…
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Movies Based on Children’s Books for Families with Tweens
While this website primarily exists to offer screen-free ideas for kids and families, we believe family movie night can be as rewarding as family game night! While we love to watch silent film comedies (click here for our favorite classics from Keaton, Chaplin and Lloyd), another one of our beloved film categories is movies based…
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Leprechaun Coloring Page
St. Patrick’s Day is a huge holiday in the Emerald Isle, but also in the United States where so many people of Irish descent raise their families. Why not celebrate with this delightful leprechaun coloring page created exclusively for us by children’s book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg! Even if you don’t celebrate St….
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Middle Grade Books that Address Addiction and Alcoholism
Some parents and educators may assert that addiction and alcoholism are inappropriate topics for children’s books. I strongly disagree. Books are an excellent way for kids to encounter tough subjects like addiction, mental illness and divorce. This list of middle grade books about addiction and its effect on the the lives of individuals and communities…
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Tsoro Yematatu: 3-in-a-Row Game from Zimbabwe
Three in a row games are great fun. Who doesn’t love a quick game of tic-tac-toe when you’re bored? But sometimes you need to switch it up and that’s where Tsoro Yematatu, a 3-in-a-row game from Zimbabwe comes in. Watch the how to play Tsoro Yematatu video, or continue reading for written instructions! Add Tsoro…
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Picture Book Biographies of Women in Sports
It’s hard to believe there was once a time when women and girls were discouraged from playing sports or getting involved in athletic pursuits. As you know from my list of picture books about women in history, there are some admirable women trailblazers in the world of sports. In choosing these biographies, I really wanted…
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Picture Book Biographies of Women Writers
Writers put pen to paper to tell stories to the world, whether it be fiction, journalism, poetry or even letters. These picture book biographies of women writers tell the tales of women who harnessed their writing talent to tell important stories. As seen in our list of 48 picture book biographies of women in history,…
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Picture Book Biographies of Women Musicians
Read these great picture book biographies of women musicians and singers and learn with your children about the artistic contributions of fabulous women throughout history. While our list of 48 biographies of women in history does feature a few women with musical careers, this book list goes deeper and features women from many different musical…
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Poems for Women’s History Month
Although March is Women’s History Month, it goes without saying that anytime is a good time to read about some of the amazing contributions of women throughout history to the present day. One way to mix things up is to read great poems for Women’s History Month! After all, it’s also a great way to…
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