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Picture Books for Kids

This is a collection of all of my book lists for children that feature our favorite picture books. Book lists are arranged by theme. You will find folktales from around the world, holiday books, wordless book, our best books of the year as well as titles on many other topics. Happy reading!

Books to Read Aloud to 7-Year-Olds

December 2, 2019

Books to read aloud to 7 year olds

Are you looking for good books to read aloud to 7-year-olds? At this age kids still love picture books, but also are ready to sit and listen to chapter books. 7-year-olds enjoy long picture books and although they can listen to novels well above their reading level, they may not be ready for many middle…
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King Arthur Books: Adventure and Chivalry Come to Life!

November 20, 2019

Books like King Arthur

Do you kids dream of splendor, magic and adventure? Do they love stories about King Arthur and the Round Table? If so, these children’s books for kids who love King Arthur, knights, sorcery and chivalry will transport them back to the days of Camelot and its legendary heroes. This list of King Arthur books includes…
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14 Castle Books for Kids: Picture, Middle Grade and Nonfiction

October 21, 2019

List of castle books

Is there anything more enticing than hanging out in a castle? I think not, and I bet your kids daydream about castles, too! Inspire their creative daydreams about magical adventures with these castle books for kids! This curated book list contains children’s picture books, middle grade books and a selection of informative nonfiction castle books…
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Children’s Books that Celebrate Adoption

October 7, 2019

Children's books about adoption

You don’t have to be part of an adoptive family to enjoy these children’s books that celebrate adoption. This list of picture books about adoption don’t just illustrate how much love goes into the process of adopting a child, but also address the complex and intense emotions surrounding the day a family welcomes a new…
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14 Children’s Books About Families of All Kinds!

October 7, 2019

Children's books about families

Do your children see their family reflected in the pages of a favorite picture book? I hope they do, but if not, maybe one of these children’s books about families will help! The titles below depict a wide variety of diverse families in all shapes and sizes, from multiracial, to divorced, single parent, foster families…
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Native American Folktales for Kids – Written By Native Authors

September 23, 2019

Picture book list of Native American folktales

I’m continuing my folktale picture book series with Native American stories. Although I titled this list “Native American folktales,” I believe it would be more correct to say “traditional stories” (you can correct me in the comments); I have also limited this list to North America (excluding Mexico). While November is Native American Heritage Month,…
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Unicorn Books for Kids that Won’t Give You A Sparkle Headache

September 19, 2019

List of Unicorn books for kids

Do all kids go through a unicorn phase? Truthfully, I’m still in my unicorn phase, ha ha ha. Unicorns often come with a heaping serving of rainbows, sparkles and glitter, but it doesn’t always have to be like that. This list of unicorn books for kids focuses on quirky stories, magnificent adventures and humorous tales….
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Charming Children’s Books about Grandparents

September 4, 2019

List of Children's books about grandparents

Is it me, or has there been an explosion of picture books about grandparents? Personally, I love children’s books that show loving inter-generational relationships with grandparents imparting their wisdom to the younger set. If your children have grandparents nearby, faraway, or only in their hearts grandparents play an important role in the upbringing of children….
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64 Preschool Books You Didn’t Know You Needed

August 12, 2019

List of preschool books for 3-5 year olds

Everyone knows you “should” stock your preschooler’s bookshelf with Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are and Brown Bear, Brown Bear. But what if you want something beyond the usual, but that your preschool aged kids will still love? Well, you’ve come to the right place! This is the list of the preschool books you…
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August Read Alouds to Beat the Heat

July 29, 2019

Read aloud children's books for August

Beaches, sunshine, heat, laziness, outdoors. These are the things that come to mind when we think about August (in the northern hemisphere, anyway). To me, August always seems like a month for waiting. Waiting for the heat to let up, waiting for kids to return from camp, waiting for school to start… And what do we…
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