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BOGO books kids love: less than $10 each!

It is absolutely time to start stocking up on books that kids love because right now you can score a ton of kid-faves over on Zulily for less than $10 …
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The Trials of Apollo series: free bookmarks for superfans + a giveaway

This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group. Summer looks different for everyone this year.  Pools are closed, vacations are cancelled, and …
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backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”

Backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”. Really, it does! “The Never Starting Tales” may sound …
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5 books for the middle school gamers in your life

I’ve found five books for the middle school gamers in your life. Have a middle schooler (or high schooler) who just can’t seem to tear …
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top 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens

Over the years, many readers and friends have asked me the about the must-read books for  kids. Every few weeks, I get asked the million dollar …
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Big Fat Notebooks: study help for middle schoolers #BigFatNotebooks

I’m always on the hunt for best-fit books for my kids, so when I was sent these Big Fat Notebooks from Workman Publishing, I knew they’d …
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celebrate multicultural children’s books! (BIG book bundle giveaway!)

It’s time for the 2nd Annual Multicultural Children’s Book Giveaway and KidLit TV is teaming up with Pragmatic Mom, Jump into a Book, Franticmommy, …
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new book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney's Star Darlings | teachmama.com

new book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings

New book series for tweens? Yes. Worth your time? Yes. Your tween–girls, especially–will really like it? You bet. It’s the Star …
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books that are good for 8-12 year olds | teachmama.com

books that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott

  Today I am thrilled to introduce my first regular contributor. It’s been a long time coming now, I know.  With me blogging for over eight …
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10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series

    Friends! I’m always so thrilled to share with you fun literacy-related events and celebrations, and this summer, we’ve got a big one: …
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a must read for raising confident kids | God Made Light | teachmama.com

a must-read for raising confident kids: ‘God Made Light’

      As parents, one of the things that we want most for our kids is that they grow to be happy, healthy, and confident adults. And …
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create a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library

Kids can be a little silly when it comes to picking out their own books at the library.  Where some can easily head right on over to the section they …
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best books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge

      This summer, the kids and I plan on doing a whole lot of reading.  Reading at the pool, out on the porch, reading on a blanket on …
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10 must-read multicultural children’s books

      Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and we are celebrating diversity in children’s literature! Woo-hoo!  You …
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3 cool kids, 3 cool books: what we’re reading now

    It’s hard to find books that work for your kids. I totally get it. So every so often, I’m going to share 3 cool kids, 3 …
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math and writing: ten apples up on top

    The following guest post is written by Jackie Higgins, of Ready-Set-Read. Jackie is a great friend and longtime we teach member, now a …
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5 tricks for creating a rockstar book nook

how to create a cool, kid-friendly book nook

Every home should have a cozy spot reserved for reading. Call it what you want–a Book Nook, Reading Corner, Big Book Chair, whatever–but …
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why i do not love dr seuss

why I don’t love dr. seuss: but 3 reasons I should

Confession: I don’t love Dr. Seuss. I don’t, and I haven’t, and I won’t. So there. I said it. Only a few people know my true …
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how to make summer reading FUN for your kids

For many children, summer reading is not a big deal. They’re readers by nature, so the task of reading ten books–or more–is a simple …
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kicking off summer reading: backyard book party

The school year is slowly winding down, and finally (finally!) we’re settling into our summertime schedule–not the spring-summer overlap …
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The must-have guide for every woman:  The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs is officially out in the world today! 

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