Suggestions for your kids to read this month
1. Jot & Click
By Sheila Jackson
The first in a chapter book series by an elementary school educator, it’s filled with classroom features and told from the point of view of a pencil named Jot! Jot is Marie Lynne’s lucky pencil, but there’s a new pencil in town, or at least in the pencil pouch. Click is mechanical, never needs sharpening, and has back-up erasers. How can Jot compete with that? Joined by his two pals, Blueberry and E, Jot makes a plan to get back to his top spot in the pouch. Will he and his friends succeed, or will they end up in the dark and dusty bottom of the pouch, forgotten? Ages 6 and up
2. Outback: The Amazing Animals of Australia
By Dan Kainen and Ella Morton
Embark on an eye-opening adventure in the land Down Under exploring eight of the country’s most fascinating animals. Using Photicular® technology that’s like a 3-D movie on the page, OUTBACK whisks readers to the vast, remote world of wild Australia, where they are introduced to some of the better known native Australian animals. Age range 8 to 11.
3. Magical Activity Wall Calendar
By Eunice and Sabrina Moyle
By Combining entertainment and fantasy, the debut Magical Activity Calendar is a year of enchanting fun. Every month is packed with playful prompts, celebrations, games, and jokes. It’s as fun for kids as it is for teens who are craving a little magic, with illustrations of colorful unicorns, dragons, and llamas throughout—plus 300 stickers, a 12″ × 24″ poster, and a drop-down storage pocket. Kids and teens.
4. Paint by Sticker Kids: Halloween
By Workman Publishing
The newest addition to the popular Paint by Sticker series features 10 spooky Halloween-themed illustrations.
This is the perfect addition to any trick-or-treater’s basket and an easy way to have some mess-free holiday fun. This activity series makes creation simple. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right numbered space. Ages 5 and up
5. The Book of Terrifyingly Awesome Technology
By Sean Connolly
Explore the exciting world of digital technology, robotics, computer science, and electronics with hands-on projects that ingeniously marry technological discovery with fun! A perfect introduction to everything technology for both curious kids and those who might benefit from a more engaging introduction to a critical part of the national curriculum, covers everything from familiar technology to prototypes not yet in use.
Ages 9 and up.
6. Breathing Makes it Better
By Christopher Willard
When you breathe, you are alive . . . and because you are alive, anything is possible.
We all have hard days sometimes—filled with icky feelings like anger, fear, loneliness, or a bad case of the blues. Breathe along with this interactive story to discover the one easy thing you’re already doing that has the power to turn those days around. Peace is closer than you think! Age range 3 to 6.
7. Meditation for Kids
By Johanne Bernard and Laurent Dupeyrat
Clear your head, calm your mind, and have fun! Meditation isn’t just for grown-ups—kids can unlock the power of stillness and inner calm with this playful guide. You’ll build mindfulness through engaging activities, such as moving like a tightrope walker, thrilling your taste buds with sour lemon, and balancing like a flamingo. Tips for teaching these exercises to your parents and even pets allow the whole family to participate in your new meditation practice. Age range 7 to 10.
8. How to Raise a Reader
By Pamela Paul and Maria Russo
Written by two women who have not only lived and worked in the world of books but are mothers of three children each, it’s filled with concrete, practical tips, strategies that work, been-there wisdom and inspirational advice. Covering everything from tips on how to engage a reluctant reader, to how to organize the home to encourage reading and build a library, to reasons not to push Harry Potter too soon, it includes a multitude of recommendations for every age, stage and mood. Parents.
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