Katey Howes explains why Abby Hanlon’s Dory Fantasmagory has earned a place among memorable children’s book characters who unlock their readers’ wildest imaginations.
Why You Need a Vibrant Classroom Library: Books Between, Episode 2
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: THE BEST BOOK EVER [THIS WEEK]
A stack of books we think you’ll love, including stories about playing, using the potty, and, ever importantly, not waking up the tiger. It’s the Best Book Ever (this week)!
Whatever Happened to My Sister?: THE BEST BOOK EVER [THIS WEEK]
A stack of books I think you’ll love, including stories about dad’s tattoos, a first-time parent, and looking up to a big sister. It’s the Best Book Ever (this week)!
Super Happy Magic Forest: THE BEST BOOK EVER [THIS WEEK]
A stack of books we think you’ll love, including stories about some unusual mail, a particularly loud child, and animal behaviors at the zoo. It’s the Best Book Ever (this week)!
Poetry Books for Fangirls and Boys
April is National Poetry Month. It’s a great time to share poetry that children will want to read all year long. Handing a child a book of poems about their favorite topic helps foster a love of poetry. Whether they are obsessed with dinosaurs or dogs, can’t get enough of Greek mythology or music, love sports or school, there’s a book of poetry for them.
Friendship Books for Every Age
A collection of favorites inspired by the message of Raymie Nightingale, a new novel by Kate DiCamillo.
We Were the Big Sisters
To celebrate Day 4 of our Week of Raymie Nightingale, author Carter Higgins shares a moving reflection on the power of lifelong friendship to shape our lives.
Finding Courage in Raymie Nightingale
There are many paths to courage and many ways to find it. Jess Townes explores the theme in Kate DiCamillo’s Raymie Nightingale.
J.J. Austrian’s Story Behind Worm Loves Worm
Author J.J. Austrian shares a touching firsthand experience that inspired him to write the story of WORM LOVES WORM.