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The Ultimate Summer Reading Bucket List

April 26, 2018 by Leah 5 Comments

Can you believe that the school year is almost over? Where has this year gone? It’s insane. In a few short months I will have a high schooler (say what?!?) and a middle schooler. I really can’t believe it. This year, my daughter really got into reading. She is currently reading the Harry Potter series and loving it. I want to continue to foster that love for reading so I put together this Ultimate Summer Reading Bucket list. After printing one out for each kid, they can hang it in their room and start checking off the different bucket list items! There’s something for everyone on this list!

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Print out your FREE Summer Reading Bucket List Printable HERE

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One of the things you can do to help foster that love for reading, is to take weekly trips to the library. Not only do you knock an item off the summer reading bucket list, but you also give your child (and yourself) the opportunity to check out a TON of different types of books at once! Definitely utilize the librarian. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve gone up to our librarian, told them an example of a book the kids like and they then give us a bunch more that are similar.

E-Book Reading

If your kids are like my daughter and prefer to read on a Kindlesummer reading bucket list, then definitely check with your local librarian as to which online service they use to borrow books. My local library uses Overdrive and Hoopla (though, I do believe that Hoopla will only work with a table, not a Kindle since you have to use the Hoopla app). Another great thing with the Kindle is the Kindle Unlimited Membership Planssummer reading bucket list. Kindle Unlimited is great! You can borrow up to 10 books at one time. Not sure if you will like it or use it? Click on the link and start your FREE 30 day trial. The Kindle Unlimited membership can be used to read books on a Kindle, on your desktop/laptop computer or on a tablet with the Kindle app.

 

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Whatever you do this summer, READ! Schedule electronic blackout times where you and the kids spend the time reading a book or use this summer daily planner printable and put reading on their daily to do list! Have a conversation about the books you are reading while you eat dinner. Kids like to talk about the books they are reading. As I mentioned, my daughter is reading the Harry Potter series. She’s so excited about this series, that she read two books in two weeks. She likes to talk to us about the differences between the book and the movie. And boy does she get upset when they make “stupid changes” in the movie!

Don’t forget to print your FREE Summer Reading Bucket List printable RIGHT HERE!

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Horror Books for Kids – Night of the Living Dummy

April 2, 2018 by Leah 6 Comments

Getting the kids to read can sometimes be a difficult task. I am lucky that my love for reading has been passed on to my kids. They have always seen me reading, so that could also be why they like reading so much too. Currently I am doing a MasterClass that is being put on by R.L. Stine and not only did it bring me back to my childhood days when I was constantly checkout Fear Street books out of the library, but his take on writing horror books for kids is really interesting. R.L. Stine makes it a point to always make sure that kids (typically 7-12 years old for his Goosebumps series) know he is writing a fantasy and he doesn’t use real life violence or guns in his stories. I decided to read the Goosebumps book, Night of the Living Dummy to share with you all.

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As I mentioned above, I grew up reading the Fear Street books. I absolutely loved them. According to R.L. Stine, his Fear street horror books are for kids over 12 years old and to about 15 or 16 years old. His Goosebumps books are typically for kids between the ages of 7 and 12 years old. Since I am an aspiring author and would like to ultimately write books for kids or young adults, I decided to read the Goosebumps, Night of the Living Dummy book. Not to mention, I love reading horror books as an adult, I’d love to pass that one with some good horror books for kids suggestions!

 

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About Night of the Living Dummy

The book starts out extremely relatable for kid (and parents) with two competitive twin sisters, Lindy and Kris. After exploring the house being build next door, Lindy finds a ventriloquist dummy that she decides to name Slappy. Kris, unable to let her sister be better at something than her, begs her parents to buy her a ventriloquist dummy of her own. After finding Mr. Wood in a pawn shop, Kris begins to realize, having another dummy in the house, isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Scary things start happening and it appears that Mr. Wood is really alive and mean. Pulling pranks on the family and getting Kris and Lindy in trouble.

R.L. Stine uses just the right amount of horror in this book to keep kids turning the pages. I could see my daughter reading this book and asking me for just “one more minute”. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger, which is perfect for kids. You want them to want to turn the page to find out what’s going to happen. The nice thing about the Goosebumps series is that there are a lot of books in the series for the kids to choose from and keep them reading for quite awhile. These horror books for kids are an easy read and perfect for kids that are 7 years and up!


Pick up a few of these horror books for kids to read over the summer! They will enjoy them and you will enjoy that your kids are reading! Find out more information about the R.L. Stine MasterClass by visiting the MasterClass website!

Filed Under: Horror, Kids Books Tagged With: Goosebumps, horror books for kids, R.L. Stine

Toddler Books Perfect for Holiday Gifts

November 12, 2017 by Leah 22 Comments

Can you believe the holidays are quickly approaching? This year has flown by! One of my favorite gifts to give to anyone of any age, are books. I especially love giving books to toddlers. They get so excited to have their own book. The look on their faces as they turn the pages, is priceless. Building that love for reading early on is so important. This list of toddler books are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of the toddler in your life this holiday season!

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Toddler Books for Holiday Gifts

When I think back to when my kids were toddlers and what books were their favorites, one particular book comes to mind…Good Night, Gorilla. If you haven’t seen this book, you need to check it out! It was my sons absolute FAVORITE book for so many years. We actually wore the book out and had to pick up another one for him. It was something we read to him every single night! Boy or girl, you can’t go wrong with this book!

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Favorite Board Books

My kids have always had a love for reading. They loved each and every single book they’ve ever owned. When it came time to pack up the board books to make room for books more appropriate for their reading ability, they fought me on it! There were some books they couldn’t bear to get rid of. Some favorite toddler books of theres are:

Good Night Dump Truck (Good Night Our World)Good Night Dump Truck (Good Night Our World)Giraffes Can't DanceGiraffes Can’t DanceChicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)Where Is Baby's Belly Button? A Lift-the-Flap BookWhere Is Baby’s Belly Button? A Lift-the-Flap BookThe Going-To-Bed BookThe Going-To-Bed BookI Am A Dump TruckI Am A Dump TruckMoo Baa La La LaMoo Baa La La LaWe're Going on a Bear Hunt (Classic Board Books)We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (Classic Board Books)Boynton's Greatest Hits: Volume 1/Blue Hat, Green Hat; A to Z; Moo, Baa, La La La!; Doggies (Boynton Board Books)Boynton’s Greatest Hits: Volume 1/Blue Hat, Green Hat; A to Z; Moo, Baa, La La La!; Doggies (Boynton Board Books)But Not the Hippopotamus (Boynton on Board)But Not the Hippopotamus (Boynton on Board)The Wheels on the Bus (Pudgy Board Book)The Wheels on the Bus (Pudgy Board Book)

You really can’t go wrong with anything by Sandra Boynton. My kids absolutely LOVED her books! And truth be told, they were pretty fun to read to them! Win win all around!

So what are you waiting for?!? Pick up a few of these great toddler books and give them to your favorite toddler this holiday season!

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Batty Betty by Kathryn Hast

September 26, 2017 by Leah 13 Comments

One of the things I always wanted for my own kids was for them to know that it was OK to look different, act different, and think different from others. So long as they were respectful and kind to everyone, then I wanted them to always be who they truly are. While we can tell our kids these things (and we should), it’s also good to have books, videos, etc. to carry that message too. Batty Betty, a children’s book by Kathryn Hast definitely expresses that “be who YOU are” message.

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About Batty Betty by Kathryn Hast from Amazon

Enter: Abel, the tuba; Eve, the sad banana; and Betty, a giant who dances unapologetically to her own drum. When Abel goes out marching by himself, he finds a sad banana named Eve who has been bullied by local beavers. As it turns out, she’s not alone. The beavers are also out for Betty, who stands out with her towering height and “batty” behavior. Abel sets out to defeat these beavers, but soon discovers it’s not about winning – it’s about finding your own music amidst the ruckus and noise.

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I absolutely LOVED Batty Betty! The author, Kathryn Hast, wrote this book in a very whimsical and lyrical way. The positive messages are sprinkled throughout and are written in a way that allows for discussion while reading and after. Unfortunately, in this day and age, bullying or making fun of kids that are different, is something that happens quite often. Especially in the classroom. Having books like Batty Betty for teachers to read to their students and discuss together as a class, is great! Kids need all the positive messages they can get.

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If you have older children that still love books with pictures, this graphic novel series is one my daughter highly recommends. She read them all very quickly!

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10 Books for Tween Girls

September 18, 2017 by Leah 18 Comments

Books are a huge part of our lives in our house. Growing up, I loved to read. Going to the library was one of my favorite things. Even to this day, as an adult, I love going to the library. There’s something about being surrounded by books. When she was younger, my daughter would only check out or ask us to buy her non-fiction books because she felt that if she was going to read, she needed to be learning something. Over the course of the summer, she started branching out and has found quite a few fiction books that she really enjoys! Here are her top 10 books for tween girls!

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10 Books for Tween Girls

Below are 10 books for tween girls that my 10, almost 11 year old daughter, really enjoys reading. There is definitely something for everyone! Pick up a few for Christmas and birthday gifts. I don’t know about you, but I always like to make sure I give the kids books as part of their gifts!

Among the Hidden (Shadow Children 1) 
Harriet the Spy
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
I Survived series
Warriors series
Roller Girl
Awkward
Kristy’s Great Idea Graphic Novel
Wonder
Who Was series
She definitely has an eclectic taste in books so there is surely something here for everyone. I personally am a fan of series books, so I like when I can find a good series for my kids to read. When you find a series they like, it ensures that they will have more to read and we want them to continue reading for pleasure! It makes having to read school issued books much easier!


So there you have it, 10+ books for tween girls. What books would you add to the list? I’d love to help my daughter (and other girls) find books they would love to read!

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