The Poppleton books, by Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague, are short, humorous stories about a pig who moved from the big city to a little, country town.
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.
Eudora Space Kid: The Great Engine Room Takeoveris a great story for facilitating discussion about these topics, as well as just reading for fun!
So, you’ve finally convinced your young writer to write—what next? The answer is obvious—encourage them to publish! Find out how to publish your child’s story.
What Breathes Through Its Butt? is a fun and challenging introduction to scientific ways of thinking. Great for anyone interested in STEM.
Joan M Hellquist’s Piki Goes to College is both an endearing story and an important learning resource for children and adults alike.
T is for Thor is a beautiful and captivating introduction to Norse mythology for young readers eager to move beyond the two-dimensional Hollywood depictions.
The We Can Color! series offers readers an enticing combination of coloring and fun facts. Readers can immerse themselves in a wide variety of topics.
Best of all, Whale’s The Official Doodle BoyTM Coloring Book serves as an inspiration and proof that it’s a-okay to doodle all over everything.
Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice is a riveting read, sure to be enjoyed by middle-grade readers looking for something new.
Fanfiction – writing new stories about existing favorite characters, settings, and events – offers a fantastic opportunity for young readers and writers.