Lists
Who doesn't love a good list, and the best ones have books on them. The Book Badger regularly curates lists of books to help you find the best reading material for your children. These books range from picture books to middle grade and YA selections and the lists cover a range of categories.
25 Books that Make Great Valentine Gifts For Kids
Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and it can be hard to find great Valentine gifts for kids that aren’t candy. These 25 Picture books make great Valentine Gifts for Kids of All Ages! Tiny T Rex and the Impossible Hug While there is a Tiny T Rex book out for Valentines Day, the original is still a great Valentine gift for your child. This adorable story of a tiny dinosaur trying to cheer up a friend any way he can is the perfect valentines gift for your kid, and it is readable at any time of year. BUY IT HERE Love, Z This book puts love into simple terms…
The 20 Best Books on Creativity for Kids
In a world of advancing technology, it can often seem that creativity and imagination are falling by the wayside in favor of fast paced tv and video games. How do we teach our kids to have imagination and creativity when so much is already imagined for them? The answer lies in find the best books for kids that spark their imagination and encourage creativity. Have no fear! This month’s children’s book list is here! Behold, our list of… 20 of the Best Creativity Books For Kids A Day To Stay Home If you missed our review of this book, and our exclusive interview with the writing team from Hannah Bloom…
25 Winter Picture Books to Keep you Warm
The air is getting colder, snow is falling, and winter is upon us. This means lots of time cozied up inside to read with your little ones, so why not make the best of it with some great winter picture books. These winter themed stories for kids range from educational books to laugh out loud funny nonsense and are suitable for children of a variety of ages. Who are we kidding, adults love picture books too! We hope you find something to love on our list of … 25 Winter Picture Books to Keep You Warm! The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats I don’t think one can have…
20 Halloween Picture Books to Read Aloud
My son loves Halloween. If it’s creepy, or gross, or spooky, my son cannot get enough. Back in July, he had a huge melt down in the middle of Target because I wouldn’t “make it Halloween”, which he was certain I was capable of doing. This is true. I cannot make this up. Four year olds are a special kind of passionate, and this one just happens to be super passionate about Halloween. So naturally, our library haul this month was HUGE. We had SO MANY BOOKS to go through to figure out which ones would go on a list of Halloween picture books for kids. I took a while…
10 Beautiful Wordless Picture Books
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and these wordless picture books prove it. Each of these beautiful books tells a story without words, letting the art speak for itself. Some are funny or sute while others are moving and absolutely breathtaking. 10 Beautiful Wordless Picture Books Draw the Line The beautiful monochromatic illustrations in Kathryn Otoshi’s “Draw the Line” tell the story of two boys drawing and connecting their lines. The result is a touching story of friendship, teamwork, and conflict resolution, all told without words. Pool In “Pool”, two shy girls dive deep into a crowded swimming pool and find a magical world. The use of…
10 Picture Books About Friendship
Friendship seems to be a common theme in picture books written for ages 5-10. It makes sense as this is the time in a child’s life when they first start forming their friendships. I’m particularly fond of friendship books that aren’t all sunshine and rainbows. I enjoy a book that teaches kids how to be a good friend when it’s hard to be one, how to help a friend through a difficult time, or how to keep a friendship after a conflict. Here are my favorite 10 Picture Books about Friendship Two by Kathryn Otoshi Otoshi’s books are incredibly multifaceted, combining social lessons with math and art in a way…
Review| “Two” By Kathryn Otoshi
I’m excited to have Kathryn Otoshi as the Featured Author this month. Her book “One” is a favorite of mine, and today I happy to review “Two” as well. “Two” By Kathryn Otoshi is a story about Friendship. But unlike most children’s books about friendship, this one explores the times when friends don’t get along or disagree. It teaches the concept of being a friend while still being an individual with other friends. When Three comes into the picture, things aren’t looking so good for Two. Three tells Two that only odds can play and pushes Two aside. The friendship between One and Two struggles. Ultimately, the conflict is resolved…
10 Picture Books About Bullying
When I was nine, I had a boy in my class who made me the punchline of all his jokes. He took my belongings and hid them, told people that I picked my nose and ate it, and made faces behind my back. As an adult, I see how juvenile it was, and I pity him and other who think like him. As a child though, every day of my life was miserable. Most days, I didn’t even want to go to school. I recall vividly one particular day that I came home and asked my mother what was wrong with me because that boy made me genuinely feel that…
10 Fun Fractured Fairy Tales
Some stories are timeless, and others grow and change over time. They adapt to teach new lessons to new generations. Many fairy tales have found there place as forever readapted fractured fairy tales. What is a Fractured Fairy Tale? Well, it’s a fairy tale that you know and love, but not quite. A fractured fairytale can be anything from a funny version of the original tale to a twist that changes the lesson or moral. Fractured fairytales have become very popular. We find them in shows like ABC’s “Once Upon a Time”, broadway shows like “Wicked”, and teen book series such as Disney’s new “A Twisted Tale” collection. But this…
Fairy Tale Fraud|Classic Tales with a Twist
This month’s featured author is Katie Pye, the author of the Fairy Tale Fraud Series. These fun moral-filled tales are new spins on classic fairy tales. Told entirely in rhyme with lively illustrations, Katie Pye’s fun fractured fairy tales are the perfect way to introduce concepts like healthy habits, adaptability, and empathy to ages 4-12. Katie has several more books planned for her series, but has already produced several of these silly and engaging tales. Let’s take a look at what is currently available for the fairytale fraud series. Ready For Rescue? In this version of Rapunzel’s tale, the witch is definitely ready for her long haired beauty to grow…
