The Well-Read Child

I've been avoiding writing about Breaking Dawn because I was REALLY REALLY trying to think of something nice to say. Well, I don't h...

I'm so honored to have received two awards from two wonderful bloggers! And I can't believe time slipped by so quickly, and I failed...

This week we slacked off a little in the reading department. Not sure if it is the stifling heat and humidity we've been experiencing th...

Welcome! Happy August and Happy Poetry Friday! I discovered Sylvia Plath during my senior year in high school when I read The Bell Jar . S...

The Lonesome Puppy by Yoshimoto Nara Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Chronicle Books (March 26, 2008) Language: ...

My apologies for posting a day late. My family spent the day at Shenandoah National Park yesterday, and we didn't get home until late. T...

Lady Liberty: A Biography by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Matt Tavares Age Range: 8-12 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Candlewick (May...

These folks have joined The Family Reading Challenge and have committed to reading more with their families, especially during the busy summ...

So, how is the Family Reading Challenge going for you? There was only one night this week that I didn't read to my daughter because she ...

Little Brothers Are... Little Sisters Are... Author and Illustrator: Beth Norling Reading level: Ages 0-3 Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: ...

What's Going On? by Elena O'Callaghan, illustrated by Africa Fanlo Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Kane/M...

What's Inside Your Tummy, Mommy? by Abby Cocovini. Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 20 pages Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Pap...

Today I was organizing my bookshelves and realized that there have been a lot of books published this year for siblings, "expectant...

Over the past week or so, my daughter has gravitated toward the two Grace Lin books we have in our house. First, Chronicle Books sent us the...

Wow! Eighteen of you signed up for the Family Reading Challenge and made a commitment to read more during the busy days of summer! Thanks to...

Smithsonian's Backyard Series Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Soundprints As a child, I was always intrigued b...

Things have been light in the review department this week because I haven't finished any books this week. In fact, I can't remember ...

Via Mitali Perkins , the International Reading Association recently released its 2008 list of 25 Notable Books for a Global Society . There...

The Crossroads by Chris Grabenstein Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (May 2...

Now that it's summer and we've had lots of nice outdoor weather, I've found that not only my own personal reading, but reading t...