Book recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar February is a great time for reading about American history. It’s when we celebrate President’s Day and Black History Month. There are so many excellent books you can share with your kids. This...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Last January I shared a list of kid-approved books that have also won the coveted Newbery award for the most distinguished overall contribution in children’s literature. I thought I’d return to the treasure...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar It’s the gift-giving season! Books are my favorite things to give and to receive. I thought instead of a general gift guide I’d share what I’m getting my own kids. Your kids might...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Thanksgiving is possibly my favorite holiday. It’s (mostly) free from the commercial pressures of the bookends of Halloween and Christmas. It’s really all about eating good food, hanging out with family and friends...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar I have a confession to make. I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween. I’m just not someone who enjoys being scared or spooked. But my kids have always loved the holiday, which...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar September is here which means it’s fall. You may not believe it with the 90 degree days and sun…but just go to the store and look at all the pumpkin spice products and...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar If your family is like mine, you are shocked to realize the summer is almost over and it’s time for school to begin. Starting school can be both exciting and terrifying for kids...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Mid-Summer and many of us want to be at the beach enjoying the waves and sand. If you can’t go there yourself, the next best thing is sharing a great book about the...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar May is here! If your family is like mine, May feels like a race to the finish line of the school year made more complicated by a seemingly never-ending list of spring activities....
April is National Poetry Month! It’s a great time to read poetry with kids. Maybe you have never been a poetry lover or your kids think poetry is boring. Give some of these books a try…they just might change your mind....