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Looking for some not-so-spooky stories? Dive into this collection of ghost books featuring endearing characters and packed with humor, friendship, and life lessons. Whether you’re preparing for Halloween or just in the mood for a new ghostly adventure, these tales are sure to delight and entertain young readers.

Children’s Books Featuring Ghosts

October 22, 2025

Looking for some not-so-spooky stories? Dive into this collection of ghost books that not only feature endearing characters, but are packed with humor, friendship, and life lessons. Whether you’re preparing for Halloween or just in the mood for a new ghostly adventure, these tales are sure to delight and entertain young readers. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each ghost book, or you can shop for these books on Amazon. Children's Books Featuring Ghosts Dive into a world of friendly ghosts and ... read more

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Dive into a world of adventure and learning with these creative Magic Tree House activities. Perfect for classrooms and home, these engaging crafts and activities are inspired by Jack and Annie's time-traveling journeys.

Activities to Use with The Magic Tree House Series

September 29, 2025

Looking for activities to use as you dive into the Magic Tree House series? Engage your young explorer with these crafts, comprehension activities, and book extension ideas. These activities are perfect for nurturing a love of reading and adventure while targeting key reading skills. About The Magic Tree House Series The Magic Tree House transports readers into a world of adventure and learning. Each book in the series follows siblings Jack and Annie as they discover a magical tree house filled with books that allow them to travel ... read more

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Unleash your child's inner performer with this collection of talent show books for kids. From captivating picture books that introduce young readers to the thrill of the spotlight to engaging chapter books that explore the journey of an aspiring artist, these stories are sure to inspire creativity and confidence.

Talent Show Books for Kids

July 21, 2025

Whether you're a teacher prepping for an upcoming school performance, looking to inspire a child with big dreams of becoming a star, or a parent trying to help a child overcome stage fright, you've come to the right place. Dive into these talent show books where imagination takes center stage! You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each story or find all of these talent show books on my Amazon page. Talent Show Books for Kids Unleash your child's inner performer with this collection of talent ... read more

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Unlock the magic of storytelling with this collection of choose your own adventure books! Perfect for young readers and adventure-seekers, these interactive books offer unique story paths that empower children to make decisions and shape their reading journey. Dive into tales filled with mystery, excitement, and unexpected twists, all while boosting critical thinking and decision-making skills. From picture books to engaging chapter books, explore how these stories can transform reading into a thrilling quest. Ideal for classrooms and homeschoolers aiming to inspire a love for reading while fostering creativity. Click through to discover the adventure that awaits!

Choose Your Own Adventure Books for Kids

June 25, 2025

Choose your own adventure books have captivated readers for decades. They offer a unique blend of storytelling and interactive elements that engage and invite readers to become part of the narrative. Why should you reach for a choose your own adventure book? There are so many benefits! These books encourage active participation, increase reading motivation, foster imagination, teach cause and effect, boost critical thinking, extend the plot through different endings, and cultivate a love of reading. Whether you're in the classroom or ... read more

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If you’re an elementary teacher or homeschool parent searching for effective graphing activities, you’ve come to the right place! Graphs are essential tools for organizing and interpreting data, even for students in the primary grades. This blog post offers a variety of engaging and easy-to-implement graphing activities that will help students collect, organize, and interpret data.

Graphing Activities

May 14, 2025

Are you getting ready to start your graphing unit? Let me help! I'm sharing my favorite graphing activities. This includes books, hands-on activities, and easy ways to get kids learning to read, interpret, and create a variety of graphs. Graphing Activities Teaching graphing helps lay the foundation for critical thinking and data analysis. By learning to create and interpret graphs, students develop the ability to organize information, recognize patterns, and draw conclusions based on evidence. I'm sharing some of my favorite ... read more

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Field Day is an exciting event that encourages kids to play outside, try new activities, build teamwork skills, and practice sportsmanship. For teachers looking to prepare for this fun event, I’ve compiled a list of books to share. Here are some of my favorite field day books for kids.

Field Day Books for Kids

April 28, 2025

Field Day is an exciting event that encourages kids to play outside, try new activities, build teamwork skills, and practice sportsmanship. For teachers looking to prepare for this fun event, I’ve compiled a list of books to share. Here are some of my favorite field day books for kids. You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each story or find all of these picture books about field day on my Amazon page. Children's Books about Field Day The Field Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler The Field ... read more

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Dive into the mystery genre with King & Kayla! Perfect for young readers, this series invites kids to follow lovable King and his human, Kayla as they find clues, problem solve, and solve each mystery.

Reasons to Read the King & Kayla Series

April 7, 2025

If you have students who love a good mystery, but aren't quite ready to engage with a longer chapter book, you need to check out the King & Kayla series by Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers! Reasons to Read the King & Kayla Series Lovable Characters Each book centers around King & Kayla. King is a friendly and loyal dog to his human, Kayla. As logical Kayla works through what she knows (and the questions she still has) about each mystery, King is there by her side to pick up clues of his own. This dynamic ... read more

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Are you getting ready to read Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds? Here is a free activity your students can use to practice story elements.

Creepy Pair of Underwear Craft

March 18, 2025

If you’re planning to read Creepy Pair of Underwear with your students this year, be sure to check out this craft to help your students review story elements. About the Book Written by: Aaron ReynoldsIllustrated by: Peter Brown Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn’t know any better he’d say his ... read more

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The first day of school is often filled with excitement and nerves. You can help kids know their feelings are valid by sharing books. Little Yellow Bus is a heartwarming story that encourages readers to practice bravery and a growth mindset. Here are several activities to pair with this book from the Little Heroes, Big Hearts series by Erin Guendelsberger.

Little Yellow Bus Activities

February 24, 2025

The first day of school is often filled with excitement and nerves. You can help kids know their feelings are valid by sharing books. Little Yellow Bus is a heartwarming story that encourages readers to practice bravery and a growth mindset. Here are several activities to pair with this book from the Little Heroes, Big Hearts series by Erin Guendelsberger. About the Book Little Yellow BusWritten by: Erin GuendelsbergerIllustrated by: Suzie Mason The Little Yellow Bus had prepared for this day for a long time and how great ... read more

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Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic fairy tale that has enchanted readers of all ages with its combination of courage and magic. But did you know that a handful of authors have added their own twist to this familiar tale? Whether you prefer the classic tale or a modern twist, these versions of Jack and the Beanstalk offer something for everyone to enjoy.

Different Versions of Jack and the Beanstalk

February 3, 2025

Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic fairy tale that has enchanted readers of all ages with its combination of courage and magic. But did you know that a handful of authors have added their own twist to this familiar tale? Whether you prefer the classic tale or a modern twist, these versions of Jack and the Beanstalk offer something for everyone to enjoy! You can click on any of the titles below to learn more about each book. You can also find all of these Jack and the Beanstalk stories on my Amazon page. VERSIONS OF JACK AND ... read more

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If you could build the perfect town, what would it If you could build the perfect town, what would it look like?

🌳 Would it include spectacular trees with walkways that rise high above the ground?

🦒 Would you add an open-air zoo with well-behaved animals, including Jurassic and mythical creatures? 

🤖 Would there be robots running the grocery store where all items are free? 

📚 Would your library be filled with cozy nooks and stacks of books, where no one tells you what you can and can’t read?

Those are just some of the ideas Jack shares with Mayor McKay in Chris Van Dusen’s latest book, If I Built a Town.

I love that all of these books encourage kids to explore their imagination without limitations. They would be a great addition to your home or classroom library!

If I Built Series
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🔗 Ready to check out more books that inspire creativity?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/childrens-books-that-inspire-creativity/

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If you love Strictly No Elephants as much as I do, If you love Strictly No Elephants as much as I do, you’ll want to read The Trouble with Giraffes. 

In this follow-up story, a young girl is on her way to Pet Club with her giraffe. When they get there, her giraffe is too tall to fit inside. I guess it’s a good thing there’s some delicious salad right outside the clubhouse window!

After the girl gets hurt, her friends are ready with a welcome back party at the clubhouse. When she realizes just how high off the ground it is, she starts questioning how welcoming the Pet Club actually is - especially if some can’t get inside. 

Can she find a way to make sure All Are Welcome, just like the sign on the door says?

This sweet story reminds us that friendship often requires a lot of compromise. But when one friend can’t quite reach the middle, a true friend will meet you more than halfway. It combines a story of friendship with an important message about inclusion and accessibility.

Have you read 🦒 The Trouble with Giraffes or 🐘 Strictly No Elephants yet?

Thank you @simonkids for sharing this book with my family! I can’t wait to see if more books are added to The Pet Club series by @lisamantchev and @yooillustration ! 

 

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Jasper Rabbit is back!! We’ve seen him tackle C Jasper Rabbit is back!!

We’ve seen him tackle Creepy Carrots, a Creepy Crayon, and a Creepy Pair of Underwear. This time he has a different tale to share…one filled with chills AND chuckles.

In this story we meet Charlie Marmot. Unfortunately, his tonsils are infected and need to come out. He’s nervous about the operation, but excited about the extra ice cream. Then he has the brilliant idea to keep his tonsils so he can take them to school for show-and-tell! On the big day, Charlie opens wide. However, when the doctor looks inside, the tonsils are already gone! 

This longer chapter book combines the writing style we’ve come to know and love with a plot that will make you feel like you’ve entered The Twilight Zone. With a touch of eerie excitement, get ready for an adventure filled with laughter and an unexpected twist! Perfect for readers of the original series who are ready for a few more thrills and chills!

📚 Do you have a favorite Creepy Tale?

Thank you @simonkids for sharing this book with my family!

 

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A heartfelt thank you to Peter Brown for captivati A heartfelt thank you to Peter Brown for captivating readers of all ages with The Wild Robot series! Your ability to bring Roz’s adventures to life in both chapter book and picture book form is nothing short of magical. 

The Wild Robot introduces us to Roz, and readers get to tag along as she finds herself on a strange, new island. Along the way she learns that the only way to survive is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the other animals who live there. 

The Wild Robot on the Island might simplify Roz’s story, but the detailed, colorful illustrations draw young readers in. 

Combined, these stories are perfect for readers of all ages and attention spans. They remind us that adventure, friendship, and self-discovery can be beautifully explored in any format. 

Do you have a favorite book in The Wild Robot series?
 
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The magic is back! ⭐️ The Marvelous Now take The magic is back! ⭐️ 

The Marvelous Now takes readers on a journey to be mindful and present in the moment. Through colorful illustrations and rhyming text, kids will recognize and relate to feeling overwhelmed, worried, or rushed and learn ways to relax, unwind, and calm their minds. 

This book is the third in The Magical Yet series. Swipe through to take a peek inside! Thank you @angeladiterlizzi for sharing a personalized copy of your newest book with my family!

⭐️ Have you read this book yet?

🔗 Ready to check out more books about mindfulness?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/childrens-books-about-mindfulness/

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💛 LIBRARY STACK 💛 Thought I’d take a mome 💛 LIBRARY STACK 💛

Thought I’d take a moment to share what we have checked out from the library right now. I’m a bit behind schedule when it comes to reading and reviewing. I figured if I organized them a bit, I would be more motivated to dive into the stack. It will totally work, right?!?! 🤪

Which titles catch your eye first?
Choose your own adventure books have captivated re Choose your own adventure books have captivated readers for decades. They offer a unique blend of storytelling and interactive elements that engage and invite readers to become part of the narrative. 

Why should you reach for a choose your own adventure book? There are so many benefits! These books encourage active participation, increase reading motivation, foster imagination, teach cause and effect, boost critical thinking, extend the plot through different endings, and cultivate a love of reading.

Whether you’re in the classroom or selecting books for your own children at home, I’ve compiled a list of choose your own adventure books to try!

🔗 Ready to check out the full list?
Blog Post: https://storiesbystorie.com/choose-your-own-adventure-books-for-kids/

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➡️ When was the last time you read a choose your own adventure book?

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