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Budding Anthropologists Will Dig These Reference Books

Daisy
February 29, 2020
Children's, Fiction
If your child is anything like mine, they might be going through or have already gone through a phase where they are obsessed with all things historical. Today I’d like to explore the importance of research bo...

Your Cave Boy Will LOVE These Prehistoric Picture Books

Daisy
February 8, 2020
Children's, Fiction
Though it is absolutely intended to be a term of endearment, my husband and I often refer to our son as a little caveman. It could be partly due to the fact that he has very long, curly hair that is often in c...

Little One Learns to Trust in Meet Me at the Moon

Daisy
January 25, 2020
Children's, Fiction
When I was expecting, people would always comment on how the bond between a mother and her young son is exceptionally strong. Of course, I ate it up completely. I had always thought I’d be a mom to a daughter ...

Kids Conquer Fears of Growing Up with Little Tree

Daisy
January 18, 2020
Children's, Fiction
Sometimes I worry that I might get blowback for writing about books that I think boys will like. Of course, I realize that boys and girls can enjoy any book. But because I’m raising a son, that’s my area of ex...

Scare Off Boredom with The Notebook of Doom Series

Daisy
January 4, 2020
Children's, Fiction
Sometimes we all like a little scare, and in my son’s case, he enjoys a good story about monsters, particularly at bedtime. Lucky for him, we came across The Notebook of Doom series a couple of years ago. Writ...

Get Lost in the Delightfully Odd World of The BFG

Daisy
December 21, 2019
Children's, Fiction
There are some authors you just know will be a good fit for your child… or not. As one of the world’s foremost writers of children’s stories, Roald Dahl is one such author. Dahl’s propensity to create worlds i...

Dragons Love Tacos & Kids Love Adam Rubin’s Books

Daisy
December 7, 2019
Children's, Fiction
I realize that any of the books I’ve shared can be enjoyed by all children however sometimes you come across an author who seems to be speaking primarily to boys. Adam Rubin is, to me, such an author. He’s wri...

The Dog Man Series is a Reluctant Reader’s Best Friend

Daisy
November 30, 2019
Children's, Fiction
Let’s talk about what to do if you have a reluctant reader on your hands. He may love to be read to, but when it comes time for independent reading, he resists. This was certainly the case in my own home, part...

Embrace the Silly with These Outlandish Picture Books

Daisy
November 16, 2019
Children's, Fiction
Today’s installment of Books for Boys will take a different turn. As much as our boys are beginning to embrace chapter books and graphic novels, they can still appreciate an interesting picture book, especiall...

Bring Imagination (and Plastic Figures) to Life with The Indian in the Cupboard

Daisy
November 2, 2019
Children's, Fiction
My second suggestion for adventurous books for boys aged 7-9 is another older choice, The Indian in the Cupboard. Right away, just by the use of the word ‘Indian’ we know that this book will provide many oppor...
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