Good Books For Kids

Cesar Chavez for Kids

2012-02-16T08:55:00.000-08:00

New over on GoodBooksforKids Lists!The 5 Easiest Books about Cesar Chavez!AND MORE...

Supplement Page for Patricia Quiri's Lewis and Clark book

2012-02-11T07:50:00.000-08:00

Here is our support page for Quiri's Lewis and Clark Expedition. Below you will find three sample pages from the book, as well as reading information. In most browsers if you click on the images, they will be enlarged so that you can easily read them.The Lewis and Clark Expedition(We the People: Expansion and Reform series)by Patricia QuiriWord Count: 2,332Page Count: 48Accelerated Reading

Latest Paperback Best Sellers from the NYTimes--With Reading Level Info

2012-02-10T09:56:00.001-08:00

Here is the latest Top 10 Paperback Best Sellers updated February 11th, 2012. You can find the original NYT article here.To this list we have added the accelerated reading level information, when available, to help you ascertain whether these books would be appropriate for your shelves. THE BOOK THIEF -- AR 5.1WAR HORSE -- AR 5.9THIRTEEN REASONS

Latest 2012 Picture Book Best Sellers from the NYTimes--With Reading Level Info

2012-02-10T09:24:00.000-08:00

Here are the Top 10 Picture Book Best Sellers-- last updated February 10, 2012. [You can find the original NYT article here.] We have added the accelerated reading level information to help you ascertain whether these books would be appropriate for your shelves.I WANT MY HAT BACK -- AR 3.0A BALL FOR DAISY-- AR unknownGOODNIGHT,

The 6 Easiest Valentine's Books for Beginning Readers

2012-02-07T06:59:00.000-08:00

New over on GoodBooksforKids Lists!Easy book like these:AND MORE...

DONE:::Latest Paperback Best Sellers from the NYTimes--With Reading Level Info

2012-02-04T10:45:00.000-08:00

Here is the latest Top 10 Paperback Best Sellers updated February 4th, 2012. You can find the original NYT article here.To this list we have added the accelerated reading level information, when available, to help you ascertain whether these books would be appropriate for your shelves. WAR HORSE-- AR 5.9THIRTEEN REASONS WHY -- AR 3.9THE BOOK THIEF

Latest 2012 Chapter Book Best Sellers from the NY Times--With Reading Level Info

2012-02-03T10:37:00.000-08:00

Here are the latest Top 10 Best Selling Chapter Books, updated February 3, 2012. You can find the original NYT article here.To this list we have added the accelerated reading level information, when available, to help you ascertain whether these books would be appropriate for your shelves. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS -- AR 5.5THE SON OF NEPTUNE (Heroes

The 4 Easiest Books About George Washington Carver

2012-02-01T09:30:00.000-08:00

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Latest Paperback Best Sellers from the NYTimes--With Reading Level Info

2012-01-27T11:38:00.001-08:00

Here is the latest Top 10 Paperback Best Sellers updated January 27th, 2012. You can find the original NYT article here.To this list we have added the accelerated reading level information, when available, to help you ascertain whether these books would be appropriate for your shelves. WAR HORSE-- AR 5.9THIRTEEN REASONS WHY -- AR 3.9MATCHED -- AR

2012 Newbery Medal Winners!!

2012-01-23T11:32:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to those who worked so hard and earned the Newbery Awards!Jack Gantos forDead End in NorveltDead End in Norvelt is a novel about an incredible two months for a kid named Jack Gantos, whose plans for vacation excitement are shot down when he is "grounded for life" by his feuding parents. But plenty of excitement comes Jack's way once his mom loans him out to help a fiesty

Jane Brocket's Clever Concept Books

2012-01-18T06:09:00.001-08:00

So I'm always looking for good books on simple concepts for kids. Colors, patterns, textures . . . you name it. An arsenal of decent concept books ensures that we generally have something for parents and teachers in need. Now anyone can create a book of colors. A lot of people do. And some of them are surprisingly bad at it. I've seen books on color concepts where the viewer would

2012 Best Paperback Books

2012-01-15T05:45:00.001-08:00

Here are the best selling Paperbacks for 2012 as reported by the New York Times. This list will grow as the weeks pass.13 REASONS WHYby Jay AsherBefore she commits suicide, a girl sends recordings to 13 people. (Young Adult)Word Count: 62,496Page Count: 336Accelerated Reading level: 3.9 / points: 9.0AR quiz: 119218Lexile: 550L THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIANby Sherman AlexieA

6 Top Rated Books about Martin Luther King, Jr.

2012-01-10T09:37:00.000-08:00

These are the books we've reviewed on our GoodBooksforKids Lists! website.

2012 Best Chapter Books

2012-01-07T15:29:00.000-08:00

Here are the best selling Chapter Books for 2012 as reported by the New York Times. We have added reading information. (For the long list of 2011 Best sellers click here.)A MILLION SUNSby Beth RevisBook#2. Elder has assumed leadership of the ship with no Phydus, but there's no harmony aboard the Godspeed. In fact, there's murder and the mystery of what the military was meant to do.Reading

2012 Best Picture Books

2012-01-06T09:16:00.000-08:00

Here are the best selling Picture Books for 2012 as reported by the New York Times. We have added reading information to this list where it is available.A BALL FOR DAISYby Chris Raschka**2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner****Starred Review** School Library Journal **Starred Review** Horn Book**Starred Review** KirkusPoor Daisy. Her favorite ball is destroyed by a larger dog, but don't worry.

FREE! The Secret Holocaust Diaries

2012-01-02T06:21:00.000-08:00

Download this one while it's free. This is a good history book that offers a compelling personal story. I had the chance to read this as an Advanced Review copy from LibraryThing a couple of years ago and I've got it tucked away to share with my children when they get old enough to discuss World War II, Nazis and Stalin.The Secret Holocaust Diaries

Fly Guy - a great book series for little guys

2011-12-14T03:51:00.000-08:00

We're adding Ted Arnold's Fly Guy series to our list of Books Boys Love. (An index is in the works.) One of the reasons we love this series is that these books have simple sentences, large text, and very few words.As you'll see when you peruse the list below, the Accelerated Reading level for these books is on the 1 or First Grade level. This, and the humor that is rampant on every

More Great 2011 Gift Book Ideas from Shan!

2011-12-10T04:28:00.000-08:00

In Part 1 of Shan's Great Gift Ideas for 2011 we featured Holiday themed picture books. Today in Part 2 you will find a wonderful list of books that include two classics plus great new books for young and old.Light up the Nightby Jean ReidyIllustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine**STARRED REVIEW** KirkusReidy takes the pattern of “The House that Jack Built” and takes an entire universe from the

Shan's 2011 Holiday Gift Ideas!

2011-12-08T08:34:00.000-08:00

Our resident Librarian and mommy Shan has whipped up two lists of Great Holiday Gift Ideas! Here is list #1 with her suggestions for Holiday themed books. These are fabulous books for you to share this year and for years to come.The Night Before Christmas by Clement Mooreillustrated by the wonderful Jan Brettfeaturing the Boston Pops Orchestra!This classic Christmas poem combined with Jan

Release Calendar - TEENS

2011-12-05T07:06:00.000-08:00

Right Now! ~DECEMBER 2011Vanish: A Firelight Novel by Sophie Jordan and Therese Plummer (Dec 13, 2011) AUDIO CDDiablo III: Book of Cain by Deckard Cain and Blizzard Entertainment (Dec 13, 2011)The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion by Mark Cotta Vaz (Dec 13, 2011)Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 5 by James Patterson and NaRae Lee (Dec 13, 2011)Infernal

2011 Best Picture Books

2011-11-30T05:00:00.000-08:00

Here are the best selling Picture Books for 2011 as reported by the New York Times. We have added reading information to this list where it is available.ART AND MAXAccelerated Reading Info: generic 1Two artists mix methods and media. (Ages 5 to 8)ARTHUR TURNS GREENAccelerated Reading Info: 3.1Arthur explores ways to save energy at home. (Ages 4 to 8)THE ARTIST WHO PAINTED A BLUE HORSEAccelerated

2011 Best Paperback Books

2011-11-29T03:55:00.000-08:00

Here are the best selling Paperbacks for 2011 as reported by the New York Times. We have added reading information and an 'rough' age guide.THE NINE LIVES OF CHLOE KING(The Fallen 5.2; The Stolen 5.6; The Chosen 5.6)For a test #'s and a more information see this page.Reading Level Info: see aboveA girl with special catlike powers is hunted by assassins. 3 books in 1 cover.Paperback: 784

2011 Best Chapter Books

2011-11-29T03:36:00.000-08:00

Here are the best selling Chapter Books for 2011 as reported by the New York Times. We have added reading information and an age guide.ABANDONby Meg CabotReading Level Info: 5.1 (12.0 points) quiz: 143876A supernatural romance inspired by the myth of Persephone. (YA)Hardcover: 320 pagesACROSS THE UNIVERSEby Beth Revis**Starred Review** KirkusReading Level Info: AR 4.9 (15 points) quiz:

Shan's list of "Great Hanukkah Books" for the Very Young

2011-11-28T05:58:00.000-08:00

Every year holidays come with a flurry of people in search of books about that holiday. Christmas books are plentiful, but some of the other holidays don’t have as large a supply or a range to choose from.Here's a list of special holiday books for young ones.for Babies, Toddlers and Pre-KAt this level of books, we’re keeping it simple and basic.Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkahby Susan L. RothThis

Shan's list of "Great Hanukkah Books" for 5 to 9 Year Olds

2011-11-28T05:55:00.000-08:00

Here is Shan's list of recommended Hanukkah books for youngsters in the Kindergarten to 3rd Grade age range. Kindergarten-3rd Grade:Hanukkah Moon by Deborah daCostaillustrated by Gosia MoszAn unusual take on the holiday, where South American cultural traditions have slightly altered the usual Hanukkah celebration.Paperback: 32 pagesPublisher: Kar-Ben PublishingISBN-10: 1580132456see sample