Chapter Books

Addictive Summer Reading Lists for Kids of All Ages

by Marie May 5, 2011

Guest Post by Melissa of Imagination Soup. Want to get your kids addicted to reading all summer? Sometimes it just takes finding the right book or series of books. I’ve rounded-up my favorite books, ideas beyond Harry Potter. Many are in a series; many just recently published. These are so good, you’ll want to read [...]

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The Rascally Adventures of Calvin and Hobbes

by Marie August 20, 2010

We can’t get enough of Calvin and his crazy adventures. I used to read these books over and over again when I was a child and it’s so much fun to now share them with my son! He’ll be in his room reading and giggling for 2 days straight, going from cover to cover. I [...]

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Giveaway & Interview with Fablehaven Author Brandon Mull

by Marie March 23, 2010

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #11 Sarah E. #42 Janelle, #76 Anne. Have fun finding out what happens in this final book!! Yes, it’s here! Can you believe it? The 5th and final book in the Fablehaven series is out today: Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison, and [...]

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How to Eat Fried Worms

by Marie August 1, 2008

Don’t worry, this post is not a recipe for Fried Worms! It’s our next Make and Takes Storytime. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell was a delightfully tasty chapter book to read with my 5 year old. Actually it was gross, but he loved it. Billy has made a bet with his friends [...]

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Fablehaven Fantasy Fair

by Marie June 13, 2008

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In preparation for a local Fantasy Fair and for storytime this week, I read (or mostly read) the book Fablehaven to my son. The vocabulary is more for an older child, so I did my best telling him the story. As some of you may know, I am a Fantasy/Science Fiction geek and have written [...]

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The Boxcar Children

by Marie May 30, 2008

I am excited for today’s storytime, as it’s brought to you by a Guest Make and Taker. Kris, from Lima Bean Home, has participated in a fun storytime with her children using the book series, The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner. Here’s Kris and her darling kids sharing their storytime and creative activity. Recently [...]

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Curse of the Cheese Pyramid

by Marie May 9, 2008

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Today’s storytime with Make and Takes brings us to the book my son and I just finished reading, The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid by Geronimo Stilton. It’s an adventurous chapter book, part of the Geronimo Stilton series. As I mentioned earlier in my Chapter Book post, my son received this book on CD and [...]

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Read Aloud Chapter Books

by Marie April 30, 2008

As much as I love picture books to read with my kids, I love reading chapter books with them too. In school, it’s often referred to as a “Read Aloud”, meaning you read it aloud to the kids. My son is 5 and I decided to try reading a chapter book with him. Even though [...]

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Yes, I am a Science Fiction Geek

by Marie January 24, 2008

I love to read Science Fiction books. In college, when my older brother found out that I liked to read science fiction, he sent me about 20 books that are some of his favorites. I do have to say that Fantasy books are in the club for me as well. I just finished reading Stardust [...]

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Escape to Austenland

by Marie September 27, 2007

If you love Mr. Darcy, want to dance at a Ball, wish you were Emma, or want to wear a dress that pushes everything up and out, then this is the book for you. My book club just finished this great book called, Austenland by Shannon Hale. My neighbor, Holly, had us all over for [...]

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