Who wasn’t scared of the dark as a kid? I know I was. My imagination ran wild with thoughts of strange creatures hiding in the shadows. These picture books about the fear of the dark will show your kids that they’re far from alone in their fears. Using comical characters, delightful turns of phrases, and surprising plot twists, they’ll help kids see the night more like a friend and less like a foe.
15 Best Desktop Bookshelves Worth Buying
Desktop bookshelves are perfect storage options for keeping your favorites nearby if you love books as we do. They are designed to easily hold a handful of books in a tiny space; these space savers can fit on any tabletop and blend in with the rest of your decor.
70 Best Chapter Books for Third Graders
Just for reference, in the States, third graders are generally about eight years old. If you’re fortunate, you may already have a big reader on your hands who isn’t afraid to shoot for younger middle-grade titles like some of those on this list. Typically, though most eight-year-olds prefer smaller chapter books, under 150 pages, with lots of pictures and larger fonts than the typical middle-grade book. Kids at this age also like series — they want to remain in the same universe for as long as possible, so most of the books on this list are part of series.
These chapter books for third graders are good for independent reading and also for readalouds! All except one are heavily illustrated, and I’ve tried to include picks for a variety of interests.
Review | Duet
In Duet, we meet a young goldfish, Mirabelle. Mirabelle lives with her mother and brothers in a nest next to a piano teacher’s house. Mr. Starek, the piano teacher, is now aged but has received a new student, Jin, who does not seem pleased to be taking lessons from Mr. Starek. After weeks of reluctance, Jin starts to play, and surprisingly, Mirabelle joins in, forcing Jin to notice her. Soon, the two begin to create duets together during Jin’s practice sessions. When Jin and Mirabelle find out that Mr. Starek’s late sister might have a special piano in her foreclosed home, they band together in a new way to investigate and solve a decades-old mystery.
Picture Books About Indian Culture
I think Indian culture is so colorful, and I’ve read several engaging picture books about Indian culture, so I wanted to share this list with you! You’ll find books about Indian celebrations, food, families, dress, and culture overall. I know you’ll find lovely books to educate, delight, and entertain your young readers.
31 Picture Books About Feelings
Emotions can be overwhelming, especially for little people. So much anger, huge tantrums, confusing sadness, and even anxiety all affect kids as much as they do adults. If your kids struggle with big emotions, these picture books about feelings might be comforting and equip them with skills to cope.
