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The best book recommendations for children of all ages! We curate the best of children's literature to ensure we get fabulous books into the homes & hearts of kids everywhere. Our blog posts feature Board books, picture books & chapter books for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens.
Happily Ever Elephants
9M ago
These children’s health books are not only informative but fun, too! From germs to hygiene to anatomy, check out our list of favorites!
Entertain and enlighten with children’s health books
Looking for captivating and educational reads that will not only keep your little ones engaged but give them important information about their health, too? Look no further! I love this selection of children’s health books as they are both entertaining and enlightening for preschoolers and young readers.
These picture books help little ones explore various aspects of health and well-being in imaginative and r ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
10M ago
Children’s books about balls complement many preschool lessons and studies. Not only that, they also delight kids with pure fun! Check out our favorites!
Children’s books about balls mesmerize preschoolers!
They bounce. They roll. They soar through the air!
Balls bring lots of fun to children’s lives, and they present a fascinating topic of conversation, too. Young readers conduct ball studies in class, and the children’s books about balls on this list are a perfect complement to their learning!
Many preschool activities are complemented by learning about balls. Balls can be utilized to teach ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
10M ago
All about me books for preschool are always big hits! These darling stories help kids learn about themselves, from how they are to where they come from to the names they were given. Check out our list of favorites!
All about me books teach kids about their unique selves
There’s no doubt about it: kids love learning about themselves through the stories they read.
Whether it’s their bodies, their families, their names, or their innermost thoughts and feelings, learning comes alive when children can relate the stories they read right back to themelves, who they are and their own real-life experi ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
1y ago
Bunny books for kids are delightful to read when spring approaches! Whether you have your own pet rabbit, you see bunnies in your backyard, or you simply love these adorable animals, these children’s books about rabbits are sure to delight young readers. Check them out!
Bunny books bring adorable rabbits to life!
There’s just something about bunnies.
Whether you have a pet rabbit or you are one of the lucky ones that get to peek at the wild rabbits hopping through your backyard, something about these adorable animals just makes us melt.
If you’ve got a child who adores all things bunny relate ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
1y ago
If you’re looking for the best Easter books for toddlers, you’re in the right place. Spring is in the air, which means Easter is coming. These darling children’s Easter books will get you into the holiday spirit. Check them out!
Easter books for toddlers celebrate this joyful holiday!
Spring is in the air! When the world turns green, the flowers bloom and the sun begins to warm our skin, it’s time to break out the eggs and get ready for Easter!
Easter brings families together to celebrate this joyful holiday. It is a time of hope, renewal, and rebirth. It is also a time for family and fun.
As ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
1y ago
If you are looking for books like Hatchet for 5th-graders on up, we’ve got the list for you. Check out these jaw-dropping, breath-holding, heart-stopping survival books for kids!
Survival books for kids captivate readers!
Kids love books like Hatchet.
You know the ones.
The stories that make your heart race. Those that take your breath away as you race through the pages, hanging on to your book with white knuckles. Stories with dangers lurking at every corner as kids try desperately to survive against the odds.
Survival books for kids have forever captivated children. These are the books that ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
1y ago
Picture books for 5th graders are phenomenal for teaching so many skills, everything from social-emotional learning to the mechanics of storytelling. This list of books offers incredible stories for “big” kids, and you will be blown away by the discussions they start with children young and old! Check them out!
The case for picture books for older kids
Whenever parents ask me when their children can “move on” from picture books, I have a firm, unwavering answer.
NEVER.
Picture books for big kids are just as important as they are for younger children. Case in point: storytime with my fourth an ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
1y ago
If you want to turn your child into a reader, these 4th-grade book series are must-reads! These books have hooked my fourth and fifth-grade students, and they will have your kids reading ’til dawn. Check them out!
4th-grade book series are so good, you’ll love them as much as your child!
As a school librarian, I will forever love my fourth-grade students. This is the age when I begin to see huge leaps in my kids. They are becoming fluent and proficient readers. They begin venturing out of their comfort zones and are more willing to accept a book recommendation from friends, teachers, and me (t ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
1y ago
Big sister books are vital when you have a daughter at home and a new bundle of joy on the way. These picture books about becoming a big sister will help your family prepare for the arrival of your new baby.
Prepare your daughter for a new baby with big sister books
Learning you are expecting a baby is exhilarating. From the moment you hear that first heartbeat, your own heart expands and you cannot wait for the day you get to snuggle your new bundle of joy.
But if you have a child at home already, they may not share the same excitement. You may feel trepidation as you wonder how your child w ..read more
Happily Ever Elephants
1y ago
If you have a baby or toddler at home and you don’t yet have indestructible books for your kiddos, hurry up and change that immediately! You don’t want to miss out on these magical, durable books that are perfect not just for storytime but for all the time.
Books, babies, and total destruction
If there is one thing I wanted when my boys were young, it was for them to fall in love with reading. Books, for me, are a lifeline. They are my heart and soul. Thus, from the moment my babies sat up on their own, they had books in their hands.
Well, as any new parent knows, books and babies don’t always ..read more