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Kris H Were you one of those kids who hid a flashlight under the pillow to read after bedtime? I was and I actively read all through my teen years. I stopped for a brief period in college (who has time to read in college?) but started reading voraciously again as a young adult and I haven’t … Read moreEncouraging Your Teen to Read
Something for everyone! Avi is a prolific writer of children’s books for many ages, in a variety of genres. Everything from full-length novels for teens, to short stories and even picture books. His novels span picture books, early readers, historical books, magic, fantasy, mystery, realistic fiction, and even a few ghost stories. Additionally, they are … Read moreBooks for Kids by Avi
These silly picture books are perfect for all young children from preschoolers through the primary grades! You and your children will love the funny interactions between the characters. A few of her stories are sweet tales about family life. All of the books contain predictable text and clear picture clues that make them great for … Read moreBooks by Laura J Numeroff
A parent’s love is unconditional. We can never tell our children often enough how much we love them, and yet, they still test the bounds of our love to be sure it really is forever. We show our love in many ways: with loving words and tender touches, in the things we do with them, … Read morePicture Books About Unconditional Love
Exaggeration and hilarious situations. That is the creativity of Roald Dahl. His stories and poems are classics that have been enjoyed for decades by children, families, and classrooms. Some of his best-loved books have been turned into feature-length films that are highly entertaining for the whole family. The heroes are inexplicably good but live in … Read moreBooks by Roald Dahl
The Bottom Line The theme of this book is the metamorphosis of people. The two main characters experience great individual changes while the entire family experiences a change. Appropriate ages: 12 – 14 year olds Buy Surviving the Applewhites on Amazon Pros • Values all artistic and academic talents • Maybe used for family read-aloud … Read moreSurviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S. Tolan