Kids Books
My Favorite Children's Books
I've always loved reading. Nothing beats the wonder and excitement of reading a good book. And I've never outgrown my love of children's books. The best children's literature isn't just for kids, people of any age can enjoy them. Books to me are a treasure. I love reading them, I love buying them, and I love giving them as gifts. Here are my personal favorites along with my own review. I'll add to the lens as I discover new favorites and rediscover old ones.
Books with Dragons
If your child loves dragons, then I'd bet they would love to receive a book about dragons. In the Dragonology Series written by Dugald Steer, dragons are treated as more than just mythical creatures. They are studied from a scientific point of view and wrote about in a fun, yet informative way. The books are even made to look like the old journals of a long ago dragonologist. The pages are weathered and distressed and are thicker than the pages of normal books. The books are filled with what ...
Bunnicula Plot Summary, Lesson Plans, Activities, Printables
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery, James Howe's first book for children, is about a pet rabbit who just might be a vegetarian vampire. Told from the viewpoint of the Monroe family's dog, Harold, this book is great fun for kids and contains enough wry humor to keep parents and teachers chuckling while reading aloud to their children. Chester, the Monroe family's cat, is the first to suspect that Bunnicula is a vampire and, fearing that vegetables will not be the only victims, takes such extr...
The Best Books for 10 Year Olds
There are lots of fantastic books for 10 Year Olds. 10 Year Olds are likely to have moved onto chapter books which means there is a wide range of books of all types of genres to choose from. This article covers popular titles such as Harry Potter, classic books, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and mystery. There are lists of some of the best books for 10 year old girls and the best books for 10 year old boys. Like 10 year old readers the books do vary in terms of level of reading...
Ten Great Books And Authors That Your Children Will Enjoy.
We all know that while some children love to read, others show little interest in books, particularly the boys. As a teacher, I am keen to get all children reading more regularly and more importantly enjoying reading. Here I am going to suggest 10 books or authors that might capture the interest of your children and get them reading. The books will be for younger and older children as well as young teenagers with a more boy focus, however that doesn't mean girls won't love some of these title...
What Is It About "Little Red" That Stays Fresh For Kids For Millenniums?
When an anthropologist goes digging there is no telling how many wrinkles will turn up. So, how's a certain girl supposed to stay fresh and new? Images and stories on this lens show how our notion of Little Red Riding Hood has evolved over time. Dr Jamie Tehrani, a cultural anthropologist at Durham University, England, now claims Little Red Riding Hood is 2,600 years old. Looking into origins of folk tales, he traced the relationship between stories of nurseries and fireside hearths around ...
A selection of books, reading resources and websites which promote reading and literacy for classrooms, kids, and families. Whether you are searching for preschool, middle school, or high school these fun family titles offer something for all members of the family.
New Reincarnation For Little Golden Books
When first published, Little Golden Books made reading more accessible than ever before to children from all walks of life. In a totally modern version, a talented two-some have launched "Tigerbuttah: A handpainted all-ages story inspired by Little Golden Books." Find out more about the new life being breathed into an old story-lovers' favorite at Kickstarter , where you can get the scoop! I'm waiting for Disney or Pixar to animate some of the Little Golden Books while a young person I know w...
Choose the best books for 5 year olds
This article features many of the best books for 5 year olds. 5 year olds love all kinds of books. Interactive books are particularly great where 5 year olds can join in the story or do actions and sounds. Books that are laugh out loud funny are also good choices. There are lots of classic books which are timeless and today's 5 year olds love as much as the generations that have gone before them. Many five year olds still enjoy picture books but many are now ready for their parents to read t...
Valentines Books for Kids
Valentine's Day can be a fun time for children. Reading Valentine books for kids with your little ones is a great way to celebrate the day of love. Who says Valentine's Day is just about romance? It's a great opportunity to tell our children how much we love them and to teach them about caring for others. Below you will find a large selection of Valentines books for kids, featuring a wide range of friendly characters from Elmo to Curious George. Here you'll find the children's Valentines boo...
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