Kid Lit

Finding good books to read can be tough. But when you get hooked on a series, you don’t have to worry about finding your next great book; you can just ... Read more

November 21, 2018September 13, 2019

Build your kids’ libraries with these wonderful, beautiful books.

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

When it comes to buying—as opposed to borrowing—books, my bar is pretty high. But in the past two years or so I’ve gone a little nuts filling our home shelves with ... Read more

November 19, 2018September 13, 2019

13 adventure-filled audiobooks for your next family road trip

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

‘Tis the season for holiday travel. If you’re anything like us, putting two adults, four children, and a rambunctious dog in the car for a road trip can be challenging—and ... Read more

January 23, 2017September 13, 2019

17 great audiobooks for kids

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

We’ve talked about audiobooks quite a bit in the past few months—on the blog and on the podcast—which has led to an outcry of but what about my kids? Today ... Read more

November 15, 2016September 13, 2019

The books my kids are loving right now

Books & Reading, Kid Lit, Quick Lit

We’re hosting a special series on the podcast this week, and by extension, the blog. It’s called What Should I Read Next for Kids (and Kids at Heart), and it’s ... Read more

August 25, 2016September 13, 2019

11 book pairs that match your childhood favorites with what you should read now

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

Some of us come to reading late in life, only getting hooked on the story as adults. But most of us fell in love with the world of literature when ... Read more

April 21, 2016September 13, 2019

12 terrific books for tween girls.

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

Do you have a tween in your life who loves to read? That’s fantastic! But it also means you’ve probably discovered, as I have, that having a kid who loves ... Read more

August 25, 2015September 13, 2019

What my kids are reading these days.

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Kid Lit

I have four kids, ages 12, 10, 8, and 5, and keeping them in books is harder than you might think. It’s definitely harder than I would have expected. The challenge ... Read more

April 27, 2015September 13, 2019

Beautiful editions of Anne of Green Gables.

Books & Reading, Kid Lit

“Like so many people, my reaction to the news of the tragic and untimely death of Jonathan Crombie was grief, then a burning desire to read all the books and ... Read more

April 3, 2015September 13, 2019

Favorite childhood books you should totally read again.

2015 Reading Challenge, Books & Reading, Kid Lit, Reading Challenge

For the 2015 Reading Challenge, I’m blogging through one category per month, in order. (Don’t worry—you don’t have to read them in order.) So far we’ve covered: a book you’ve ... Read more

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Kid Lit

11 series kids love (and their parents do, too)

Build your kids’ libraries with these wonderful, beautiful books.

13 adventure-filled audiobooks for your next family road trip

17 great audiobooks for kids

The books my kids are loving right now

11 book pairs that match your childhood favorites with what you should read now

12 terrific books for tween girls.

What my kids are reading these days.

Beautiful editions of Anne of Green Gables.

Favorite childhood books you should totally read again.