If you like the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, try some of these other fantasy novels featuring average kids with mythical powers: King of Ithaka. Barrett, Tracy. Telemachos and two friends leave their island [continue reading]
September 2011
Twilight Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Series Thirsty by M.T. Anderson. Chris thirsts for the blood of the humans around him, as soon as he learns he is a vampire. Demon in My View by Amelia [continue reading]
Warriors Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for Erin Hunter’s Warriors Series The Warriors series by Erin Hunter is quite popular with tweens – mainly those in grades 4-7. Hunter is actually three people – three British authors: Kate Cary, Cherith [continue reading]
Dinner Storytime Ideas (2011)
A storytime on dinner can help preschoolers grasp the difference between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and hopefully convey some healthy eating tips. It can also celebrate the diversity of cultures, with foods from several different [continue reading]
Robots Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Robots Preschoolers like robots just as much as school-age children, probably due to the many movies and TV shows featuring robots. For a craft activity, make one of the recycled robot craft [continue reading]
Winter Storytime Ideas
The theme of seasons can be popular with preschoolers, but to reinforce the concept, it is helpful to break it down into a storytime for each of the four seasons. Your craft project may depend [continue reading]