Children’s Books Featuring Ghosts
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.
Leaf Books for Kids
One of my favorite things about the transition from summer to fall is watching the leaves change colors. If you’re ready to bring the outdoors indoors, try sharing these leaf books for kids.
Pumpkin Books for Kids
Fall is right around the corner, which means there will be pumpkins just about everywhere. Whether you want to share books about the pumpkin life cycle, memorable pumpkin characters, or just want to embrace this season, here are some of my favorite pumpkin books for kids.
Picture Books about Elections
With election day around the corner, kids are getting curious about what is happening. Here are some picture books about elections to help start a conversation. These stories help explain why it is important to vote, how voting rights have evolved over the years, and show how kids can start taking action from a young age.
Monster Books for Kids
When you think about monsters, do you picture cute, silly creatures? Or do scary, creepy monsters come to mind? Many kids have a fear of a monster under their bed or in the closet at some point. Books are a great way to help kids work through this fear in a safe way. Keep reading to discover our favorite monster books.
Thanksgiving Picture Books
What are your favorite Thanksgiving picture books to share in the classroom? I have been building my collection over the years and am ready to share some great books with you!
Scarecrow Books and Directed Drawing
Are you ready for fall? We are! We recently visited our local library to refresh our book collection. While we were there, I grabbed a handful of scarecrow books to read. After we enjoyed a few of the books, I showed my kids how to draw their very own scarecrows. I thought I would share some of my favorite scarecrow books and a directed drawing with you.
Apple Books for Kids
School is back in session and fall is right around the corner. This is the perfect time to learn all about apples. Here are some great apple books for kids. This list includes both fiction and nonfiction titles.
Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness
With the holidays quickly approaching, there are many important lessons students can learn from books to help encourage gratitude and thankfulness. Here are some books about gratitude and thankfulness that you can read together. I encourage you to share these books not just at the holidays, but throughout the whole year.
10 Books for the First Day of School
What is the first book you read aloud to your students on the first day of school? In the past, my go-to picture book has been First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. However, that book’s popularity has soared immensely in the past few years and many of the students are familiar with it. There’s nothing wrong with reading it to them again. After all, they haven’t heard ME read it, but I think it’s important to have a few alternatives available. Here are some great books for the first day of school!
Favorite Chapter Books to Read Leading up to Thanksgiving
When possible, I like to keep with themes and holidays for my reading groups. Since I teach 2nd grade, many of my students are reading chapter books. Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving chapter books to read with students.