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Creepy Kid Lit – Unlikely Friends Bridge Two Worlds in this Spooky Tale

October 20, 2020

Kids seem to naturally gravitate to stories of unlikely friends. That’s exactly what they’ll find in How to Make Friends with a Ghost by Rebecca Green. Perfect for the Halloween season, in this sweet story, we...

Your Cave Boy Will LOVE These Prehistoric Picture Books

Bambi

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...

Kids Conquer Fears of Growing Up with Little Tree

Bambi

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...

Get Lost in the Delightfully Odd World of The BFG

Bambi

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...

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

Bambi

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...

The Spirit of Survival is Alive and Well on The Island of the Blue Dolphins

Bambi

October 10, 2019

Children's, Fiction

You’re probably reading this article because you’ve found that spending quality time sharing stories is one of the best ways to connect with the ‘speed-of-light’ growing boy in your life. Between the ages of 7...