Books Being Made Into Movies 2018 ~ What You’ll Want to Read Now
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Books Being Made Into Movies 2018 ~ What You’ll Want to Read Now

Every year theaters offer up a lot of choices for entertainment! One of my family’s favorites though, is books being made into movies! And, in our house, the rule is that we have to read the book before we go to see the movie!  So, here’s my Books Being Made Into Movies 2018 List!  See…

Halloween Books ~ My Favorite Halloween Picture Books

Halloween Books ~ My Favorite Halloween Picture Books

While Halloween is not one of my favorite holidays, it does have some of my favorite picture books!  So, if you have a young one in your life or just enjoy a fun Halloween book…here’s some great reading options for this Halloween season! * A number of my posts include Affiliate Links for your convenience!…

Wishing a Happy Birthday to Astrid Lindgren

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Astrid Lindgren today!  Ms. Lindgren was born in Sweden on November 14, 1907, and was quite a prolific writer.  Best known for her children’s books, but she also was a playwright.  Within the United States, Lindgren is probably best known for her Pippi Longstockings series.   Quote:   Interesting…

Best of the New Kids Books for November

Best of the New Kids Books for November

 November New Books It’s another new month, which means….more new books!  Every month publishers release hundreds of new books.  It’s hard to keep up with all the new books, so I’ve culled through them and here’s my picks for what’s coming out this month!  For November, I’m doing an adult edition also, so check that one out…

My 4 Favorite Halloween Books for Kids You Will Love

My 4 Favorite Halloween Books for Kids You Will Love

I really enjoy Halloween books.  Well, Halloween books for kids – I’m not a fan of seriously scary stuff – so, I stick to the kids’ books 🙂  Halloween story time is a favorite for me!  Here are four of my favorite Halloween picture books that I thought you might enjoy!  Whether you have kids that…

New Books ~ October!!  Coming Soon!!
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New Books ~ October!! Coming Soon!!

October’s New Books New Books October!!  Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books!  For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha!  But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard!  That’s what I’m here for!  I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month.  And as a result, have come up with a…

Belated Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein!

Belated Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein!

Best know as beloved children’s author and poet but, did you know he was also a cartoonist, songwriter, and screenplay writer!  Silverstein lived a very diverse and interesting life!   Random Fact:  Shel wrote the lyrics and music for “The Cover of the Rolling Stone,” which was performed and recorded by Dr. Hook.   Favorite Books…

New from Ransom Riggs ~ Tales of the Peculiars
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New from Ransom Riggs ~ Tales of the Peculiars

  I just found this on Amazon and thought you might like to know….there’s a new “Peculiars” book out by Ransom Riggs!  This is a sort of Prequel to the Miss Peregrine series by Riggs.  And with the movie coming out at the end of this month (September 30th),  this is a great companion book to the movie and series!  So,…

Just the Right Book ~ Five Rules for Finding the Perfect Book!

Just the Right Book ~ Five Rules for Finding the Perfect Book!

There is nothing more frustrating than watching your child struggle with a book.  Sometimes, their struggle may be link to the “summer slide” and they just need to get back in the groove of reading.  But, maybe they “don’t like reading”.  Yikes!  It is so important to take the time to help your kid(s) find not…

New Books Coming Soon….September
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New Books Coming Soon….September

September’s New Books Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books!  For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha!  But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard!  That’s what I’m here for!  I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month, and as a result, have come up with a list of my favorite…