As author Bob Goff noted, The world has never been more distracting. In these times of struggle, uncertainty, and strive, we need to work overtime to fill our minds and heart with love and positivity. These books are a great way to kick off 2022 with a whirlwind of amazing thought leaders and words of comfort for our souls. Enjoy! Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire: The Guide to Being
Gifts for Readers That They Can Open Again and Again
Among some of my fondest memories as a child includes the times my mother read to me. The gentle cadence of my mother’s voice paired with the thrill of crispy white book pages that shared a thrilling story became a nightly ritual. Then I became a parent myself and the love and the magic of reading together every night was something we all looked forward to.
An Oldie, but a Goodie Book Review |Let’s Revisit The Penderwicks
If you’ve been following along these last few months, we’ve been having a ton of fun revisiting older books reviews. Why? Because even though these titles may have published a few years ago, they are still amazing books that will enchant and delight your young readers. Welcome back to the An Oldie, but a Goodie Book Review Project! Here’s what you may have missed: Oldies, but Goodies | Great Kidlit
Oldies, but Goodies | More Kidlit Titles to Add to the Read Pile
Happy September! Whether your classroom looks like your dining room table or the local public school, keeping kids fueled with interesting books is always a challenge. Here are some great kidlit books that we’ve reviewed in the past. The titles may be older, but they are still excellent options. Planet Kindergarten: 100 days in Orbit by Sue Ganz-Schmitt What’s one of the most essential parts of a space crew? Teamwork!
Oldies, but Goodies Book Review | Awesome Books for Crafty Kids
Is your child “crafty?” Not like sneaky “crafty,” but someone who truly enjoys glue, paper, wood, yarn, and loves activities like homemade paper, creating a sticky nature collage, and creating nature collage bracelets? If that’s a YES, here is another booklist in our Oldies, but Goodies theme! As we mentioned in previous posts, sometimes, as readers and reviewers, we get so caught up in the “newest and best” releases that
Oldies, but Goodies | Great Summer Reading for Advanced Readers
As I mentioned in previous posts, sometimes, as readers and reviewers, we get so caught up in the “newest and best” releases that we forget about the goldmine of exceptional kids’ books that already exist! The following are MORE books the Audrey Press Team has read over the last 4+ years that they feel are worthy of a fresh look. This summer reading booklist is dedicated to more advanced readers
Oldies, but Goodies | Great Kidlit for Summer Reading PART TWO
As I mentioned in this previous post, sometimes, as readers and reviewers, we get so caught up in the “newest and best” releases that we forget about the goldmine of exceptional kids’ books that already exist! The following are MORE books the Audrey Press Team has read over the last 4+ years that they feel are worthy of a fresh look. Enjoy! What on Earth by Isabel Thomas Wind This
National Pollinator Week is not Just for the Bees! A Pollinator Booklist
Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It’s a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Most of the time when we hear the word “pollinator,” we automatically think of bees. But, did you know, that birds, bats, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals are responsible for pollinating plants and bringing us one out of
A summer reading solution for reluctant readers
Yay summer! Bring on the sun, fun, and FREEDOM! As adults, we can completely understand our youngster’s reluctance to do any sort of “school-y” things during the off-season; but we also have a responsibility to keep little minds sharp. Not long ago, the AP blog shared some great info on offering up books that pique the interest of young readers during the summer, but we have another idea up our
Teaching, Problem Solving, & More: 10 Minecraft Books for Kids
Not long ago, I shared a blog post that acknowledged that encouraging kids to play Minecraft may sound counterproductive, but it actually does have far-reaching educational value. I also shared a Minecraft Book that Creates a Bridge Between Parents & Kids. This post has been so well-received that I decided to dive even deeper and share a plethora of great Minecraft Books for Kids! Believe it or not, Minecraft is