It always bothered me that Rapunzel just sat around waiting in her tower for a man to save her. Are you really telling me that with all that time on her hands, she couldn’t figure out a plan on her own? Did she really feel like her only option was to brush her hair all […]
It’s easy to find recent middle grade books that are sad and scary. Realistic fiction for young readers is often full of family deaths, and fantasy almost always comes with a generous helping of villains and violence. If you or your young reader are looking to take a break from more sobering storylines (or if your young […]
Sweater weather means cozying up inside with a comfy blanket and a stack of great books. Make sure the kids’ reading stash is well stocked with our top new picks for young readers. Choose from the latest in the crazy-popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, the new original screenplay from J.K. Rowling, a brand-new Dork […]
