You know, sometimes my brain just needs a break from all the reading I do.  Not very often do I "not feel like reading a book", bu...

Book Description Sam and I just finished reading "Wonderstruck" together.  It's such a great book for ages about 8 and up, b...

Ever wondered where the best place in the world is to find ideas on children's reading.  My all time favorite spot is About.com Children...

Stories to share: Hurray for the Fourth of July by Wendy Watson Mouse's Birthday by Jane Yolen Phoebe's Parade by Claudia Mills ...

My husband and I have owned a wonderful child care center for almost 10 years in Bountiful, Utah.  I've spent many, many hours there tea...

Summer Picture Books Here is a great list of summer books from Pam at PBS.  Click on the link above. I have been "doing librarian...

Here is a cute example of a 3D bulletin board I made for Spring.

Last week was Children's Book Week, May 13-19th.  Check out their site here.   There were alot of field trips and testing going on last ...

May 2013 Calendar of Kids' Books By Elizabeth Kennedy , About.com Guide This is a great guide to books that can be share...

So here are the top 10 excuses I've heard from students about why they haven't returned their book(s) yet or what  happened to their...

Women's History Month http://childrensbooks.about.com/ The Amelia Bloomer Project - Feminist literature for children Amelia Lost: T...

These books include novels, picture books, and chapter books that appeal to middle grade readers. They include fiction and nonfiction and ...

THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate , is told through the eyes of Ivan, a sweet gorilla who lives in a ma...

2013 Calendar of Children's Books By Elizabeth Kennedy , About.com Guide  Children’s Books and More for February National Afri...

I'm reading a book called "God Never Blinks" by Regina Brett. It's fabulous and a book of wonderous thoughts to ponder,...

Here is a great list of read aloud chapter books for parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents,....  This list comes from great reads List...

Today is Amelia Earhart day!!!!!! It’s a mystery. What happened to famed pilot Amelia Earhart on her bid to fly around the world? Where ...

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen Owl Moon by Jane Yolen; illustrated by John Schoenherr, Caldecott Medal Winner Penguin Putnam Books for Young Re...

Meridian Magazine - It’s Time for My Top 2012 Books for Kids - Meridian Magazine - LDS, Mormon and Latter-day Saint News and Views  by Holly...

Children’s Books and More for January by Elizabeth Kennedy All Month - Winter Books Children's Story Collections About Winter Childr...

JANUARY Lesson Plans:   Week 1:  REFERENCES/RESOURCES - review all reference books and resource materials so that students can name them...