You don’t need to have a tween who loves the spotlight in order for them to love these middle grade books about theater! Even if your children would rather be in the audience than up on the stage, they will get sucked into the comedy and drama of stories about kids who yearn to perform…
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10 Card Games Every Kid Should Know
A standard deck of 52 cards is a beautiful thing. In that portable box of cards lies hundreds of ways for kids and families to stay entertained. And yet, kids get stuck in the repetitive rotation of Go Fish and War. Now, there’s nothing wrong with playing the same game a million times if you…
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Mind Your P’s & Q’s: Kids’ Books about Manners
Tired of saying, “What’s the magic word?” and, “What do you say?” to your kids? These children’s books about manners will be just the thing to show kids how enjoyable being polite actually is! But the books on this list don’t just teach kids to say, “Please and thank-you,” they demonstrate how being kind, cooperative,…
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Children’s Books about the Holocaust
How does one possibly begin to tell their children about the Holocaust? It is a daunting subject, but one we must never forget. One tool at parents’ and educators’ disposal is good children’s books about the Holocaust and the Jewish experience of World War II. Much has been written about how and when to educate…
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Compelling African-American History Books for Children
Every child should learn about African-American history, for it is the history of all of us, no matter what our skin color. Learning about history also helps children better understand the present and work for a better world. While I have worked hard to put together a huge resource of African-American history books to share…
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Five Moon Activities for Kids
When children learn about the moon, it is almost like learning about magic. So, of course, kids need good hands-on moon activities to teach them about the science behind that that mysterious orb in the night sky. The following five fun and easy moon activities blend art, science, problem solving and culture to teach kids…
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Nonfiction Graphic Novels for Kids Ages 7-13
Graphic novels are often touted as books to put into the hands of reluctant readers. So why not reverse that idea and put nonfiction graphic novels into the hands of readers who prefer fiction. If your child thinks science and history is just a bunch of boring facts and dates to memorize, these nonfiction graphic…
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Children’s Books that Address Domestic Violence
If you are in danger or have witnessed abuse please call: National Domestic Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE; if you are Deaf, Use TTY 1-800-787-3224 Strong Hearts Hotline 1-844-7NATIVE The purpose of this book list is to give voice to children who have endured the heartbreaking trauma of abuse. It’s designed to share the experiences endured by so…
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Best Games for Small Families (2-4 Players)
Have you ever started a game that specified 2 or more players, only to realize that while it can be played with two people, it just works better with more? Our family of four has played a lot of games over the years. We sat down to family game night with all four of us,…
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Picture Books for Older Children
Some people mistakenly believe that picture books are only for little kids. But read the books on this list to older children and you will quickly see how misguided such a belief is. Picture books have complex vocabulary, diverse narratives, thought-provoking themes–all the qualities we want in any book we read aloud to children. By…
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