One of the most common projects in elementary school, especially around 4-6 grades is a biography project or book report. It can be tricky to find biography books for kids that hit that sweet spot between a picture book and an absolutely overwhelming non-fiction tome (lots of biographies lean too far into the young adult realm and they're just too hefty for an elementary school reader!). Here are some great options that are interesting, readable and perfect for school or personal ... Read More about Best Biography Books for Kids
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Ella Enjoyed: Good Books for 8th Graders
Ella is more than halfway through her 8th grade year and she's been reading more than ever lately. She's incredibly into art and I can often hear her audiobook playing softly in the background as she draws something complicated and gorgeous. Here are some of the books - both audiobooks and paper books - she's been enjoying lately! 5 good books for 8th graders Big Tree by Brian Selznick This is Selznick's most recent release telling the story about two sycamore seeds looking for a ... Read More about Ella Enjoyed: Good Books for 8th Graders
15+ Children’s Books about Death
Most of us don't really want to talk about death with our children (or, you know, in general), but at some point, life is probably going to force you to address it. Whether it's the death of a beloved pet, a parent or a grandparent (or someone else entirely), that conversation is a tricky one to have. These children's books about death are gentle ways to talk about death, loss, and grief in a way that's appropriate for children and can open a dialogue whether it's before or after they've ... Read More about 15+ Children’s Books about Death
6 Favorite Winter Solstice Books
If you'd like a printable copy of this winter solstice book list that you can take to your library or screenshot on your phone for easy access, just pop in your email address below and it'll come right to your inbox! Probably most of us don't look forward to the shorter days of winter as it gets darker earlier every night. So I really look forward to the Winter Solstice when we pass the shortest day of the year and the days start to add a few more minutes of sunshine. There ... Read More about 6 Favorite Winter Solstice Books
The Best Audiobooks in the Audible Sale
This week Audible has a big sale going on (pretty much all their audiobooks are on sale right now!). If you're looking to bulk up your audiobook collection, there isn't a better time to buy than now. Here's what you need to know about the Audible sale. You need to be an Audible Premium Plus subscriber to access the sale prices. If you aren't a current member, you can sign up for their holiday deal which is $5.95/month for four months. The sale ends Friday night! Do not wait if ... Read More about The Best Audiobooks in the Audible Sale