Opal’s Springtime Birdhouse is an excellent example of a picture book that is not only entertaining but also socially responsible and beautifully considered.
Author: Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.
The Little Laugh and Learn series from Free Spirit Publishing offers a fun and accessible way for kids to learn coping skills.
The Ramona books are favorites for us because of their focus on sisterhood. If you love them too and want to know what to read next, we have recommendations!
Summertime & The Livin’ is Easy is thought-provoking and instructive and would work well as a catalyst for further discussion about poverty, family, and faith.
Ghosts of Autumn, by Amy Gorder, is a fun and edifying ghost story—readers in the Sacramento area will find it especially compelling.
Dinosaurs Before Dark: The Magic Treehouse Graphic Novel is an excellent new start to what promises to be a popular series.
Marissa Bader’s picture book, The Only Me, is a great way to start conversations about being yourself—for twins or any siblings!
Written from the convincing point of view of a ten-year-old girl’s perspective, August or Forever takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of a little sister.
Pebbles and the Biggest Number is a thoughtful combination of adventure, STEM, and social learning – perfect for home or the classroom.
Escape the Mummy’s Tomb: Crack The Codes, Solve The Puzzles, And Make Your Escape! is sure to keep readers entertained and learning time and time again.