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Autumn brings a certain focus; I love this time of year to acquire some good reads for when the weather turns dark, or perhaps a nice respite from a long week at school. It's so fun to surprise kids with a new book, because we all need a good story in our lives. I've outlined a few books for both youngsters and school age kids -- check them out below: For Kindergartners & Early Readers:  I don't know a single person who doesn't enjoy If You Give A Mouse A Cookie ;  by Lauren Numeroff. This delightful book is always a joy to read and seems like a great book pair with a fun  snack and craft.  My children have been really inspired by Peter Reynolds and his books. They really give kids license to be who they are and that any artistic expression is beautiful. I'm delighted to see he's created a new book, The Word Collector and this is definitely on our reading list this season.  The Ox-Cart Man is a classic story which begins i...

With a new season comes a chance for new scenery, and that includes the scenery of the mind! It's a great opportunity to introduce some books that pack the same punch of excitement that spring can offer in our daily lives. I always look for adventure, transition, play, growth & nature this time of year! Come check out my picks for some fun reading. For  Elementary Schoolers: I love the Ivy & Bean series by Annie Barrows . These are early chapter books with lots of great pictures and definitely recommended for any kids who dreams of adventures with a friend! Ronald Dahl has a huge collection of amazing work, but I will narrow it down to James and the Giant Peach for spring. This is a magical tale about a boy finding companionship among some unlikely bugs in a peach, a perfect spring read to get the imagination going! I always come back to Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cornin . This is a great illustrated book that will excite kids to dig aroun...