Summer is quickly coming to an end as kids are gearing up for school to start. So here are some great last reads to pine away the hours inside a book while the leisure, lazy days are still here. All of these books are geared for ages nine through adult.
There are two outstanding historical fiction [...]

Summer can be the perfect time to enhance and expand one’s interests without the pressures of school and homework. What better way to investigate these interests than through books. Here are just the books waiting for great discoveries! These are great for ages eight through adult.
The first group of books deals with building and creating. [...]

Summer is for reading and here is a list of some great page-turners for ages nine and up (with the exception of the first book which is best for teens and adults).
The Evolution of Thomas Hall, by Kieth Merrill, is an extraordinary novel about an extraordinary artist who comes to terms with his disbelief in [...]

Last week, I reviewed beginning readers. This week concludes the newer reader’s review with chapter books that feature more words, more complex stories and fewer pictures. These books have short chapters, larger font and have anywhere from 30 to 100 pages. And these chapter books are the gateway to novels and the road to enjoying [...]

Summer is almost here but that shouldn’t stop the progress of youngsters on the road to reading. Here is a list of the newest and best new readers beginning with emergent readers and then progressing to level 2 and 3 books with more words. Next week I’ll end this 2 part review with beginning chapter [...]

Let’s all stay smart and continue to learn throughout the summer months. Here are some amazing books that kids will likely pick up and look through all the way to the back of each book due to the interesting and kid-friendly layout of each book. I’ve categorized these books into three groups: animals, earth and sky.
Let’s begin [...]

Summertime is full of nature’s surprises. I’ve compiled some great picture books about bugs, small critters, gardens, farm animals and the beautiful summer weather. As with most picture books, all ages can enjoy and benefit from the uplifting messages they portray.
Ubiquitous:  Celebrating Nature’s Survivors, by the Caldecott award duo, Joyce Sidman, and illustrated by Beckie Prange, [...]

Picture books can be fun and quick reading, especially during summer months when outside activities fill family schedules. Here are some great books perfect for those times and good for all ages.
The Pirate Cruncher, by Jonny Duddle, is a story filled with pirates, adventure and of course treasure. This rhyming tale has colorful full page [...]

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 [...]

Summer is right around the corner (unless you live in Northern Utah and winter seems to be here to stay) so it’s time to stock up on some great books to relax with and read alone or with your family. All of these books are good for ages nine and older, except for the last [...]