Here is my last installment of great summer books for kids nine and older. This list includes a nice blend of different genres that includes mystery, fantasy, humor and historical fiction and each one of these books are page turners that your kids will love. They are also perfect for your reluctant reader, as they may [...]

Are you looking for a great fiction book to get your nine or older child excited to read? I’ve read and reviewed some outstanding books that they will not want to put down – as well as being great for parents to read out loud to families.
Let’s begin with some realistic and historical fiction books. [...]

October is a splendid month to read stories that scare us and are full of mystery. And they will do just that for ages 9 and older. The last four books are geared for younger readers. All of these books are sequels to other books, but they all stand alone and readers need not read [...]

Old legends, and mythology, were the kinds of story-telling that entertained and mystified people of long ago.   I’ve collected several fiction and picture books that surround stories of Egypt, Greece and even Nordic origins that will surely captivate your family.   The first six are picture books, but all of these books are great [...]

Give a little love this Valentine’s Day by giving books about friendship and love.   Here is a list of some wonderful new picture books that help to promote a holiday that celebrates the important things in life.
I’m going to start out with the tiniest book, but believe me, it’s packed with a treasure worth [...]

Are you looking for a great fantasy?   I’ve assembled below an outstanding list that will have your nine year old – and older – turning pages quicker than you think possible.

Ibby’s Magic Weekend , by Heather Dyer, is an exciting story about a magician’s kit that is found and the adventures that soon [...]

Valentine’s Day has to be one of the best holidays because it connotes love and friendship.   As I searched for books that celebrate this special holiday, I came up with some great ones!   All of these are picture books except for the last book that is a beginning reader.   The first three [...]

The year of 2008 brings new celebrations, new birthdays, new holidays and many more books to read!  Boxed sets enable the reader to continue reading and enjoying more books from the same author.  Here is a list of some outstanding books packaged together for those kids on your list that will be celebrating upcoming special [...]

It’s now “snow time” in the colder climates and that means a celebration of blizzard picture books.  Have you ever awakened to a world of white?  The Snowy Day , written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, is a beautiful story and a 1963 Caldecott winner about a young boy who wakes up to a [...]