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What Can You Do to Help with Anxiety in Kids?

Some kids struggle with anxiety starting even as a young child...and for us as parents, our deepest desire is to help them. As a parent...

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14.08.2024

6 New Middle Grade Books, August 2024 - Imagination Soup

I’m only sharing six August middle grade books after deciding most others ones I would not recommend. Luckily, I’m already way more impressed by September’s...

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13.08.2024

10 Picture Books Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in The Classroom - Imagination Soup

written by Gabriella Aldeman From September 15 to October 15 classrooms around the nation will be celebrating and honoring the culture and traditions of Hispanic...

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08.08.2024

12 Exciting Spy Books for Kids - Imagination Soup

Who doesn't love thrilling adventures with spies? Check out these spy books for kids -- there's a good chance you'll find LOTS of great book ideas to keep you reading for days.

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08.08.2024

21 Beautiful New Picture Books, August 2024 - Imagination Soup

August is a time of transition as kids head back to school and we anticipate the fall season. This August’s new picture books feel like...

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07.08.2024

Edge-of-Your-Seat Survival Books For Kids - Imagination Soup

If your reader likes edge-of-your-seat survival books for kids (chapter books and middle grade books) that are fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat adventures, I’ve got great recommendations your...

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07.08.2024

Middle Grade Author Interview with James Ponti - Imagination Soup

To celebrate James Ponti's newest middle grade book series, The Sherlock Society, I interviewed him about the book, writing, reading, and more!

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02.08.2024

Loving Ways to Ease School Separation Anxiety

To my surprise, my seven-year-old clung to me all summer. These phases happen for all kids. But, for her and other kids feeling separation anxiety,...

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01.08.2024

Back to School Activity: Fill-in-the-Blank Story - Imagination Soup

Happy back to school! These Mad Libs books or this free fill-in-the-blank story with a printable download to give you an engaging activity for the...

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31.07.2024

New Nonfiction Books for Kids, August 2024 - Imagination Soup

From caves to animals, dinosaurs, Egypt, a light ray, interesting people, and more, here are 12 new nonfiction books for readers who are ages 3...

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25.07.2024

Good Children's Books About Divorce (All Ages)

Are you looking for good children’s books about divorce? I have picture books, chapter books, and middle grade books to share with you that I...

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24.07.2024

60 Popular Illustrated Chapter Books and Illustrated Middle Grade Books - Imagination Soup

Would your readers love these popular illustrated chapter books and illustrated middle grade books? Whether your kids are emergent readers or middle grade readers, here...

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23.07.2024

9 New Middle Grade Books, July 2024 - Imagination Soup

I found nine new middle-grade books to share with you!! (Admittedly, I started, abandoned, and won’t be sharing quite a few others.) In months like...

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23.07.2024

Best Picture Books of 2024 So Far (January to June) - Imagination Soup

2024 is halfway over, which is a good time to reflect on the best picture books of the year so far. What are my criteria...

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16.07.2024

26 Children's Books about Elections and Voting - Imagination Soup

Election season gives us an opportunity to teach children about elections by reading kid-friendly children's books like these books that show the democratic process of electing leaders.

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16.07.2024

The 16 Best Middle Grade Books of 2024 So Far - Imagination Soup

It’s halfway through 2024 and a great time for those of you who are librarians and teachers to order the best 2024 middle grade books...

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16.07.2024

9 New Picture Books July 2024 - Imagination Soup

Here are nine new picture books that I think you’ll enjoy sharing with children. Note: You will see Poison Garden on the images I’ve made...

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10.07.2024

22 Middle Grade Books for Tweens Who Love Animals - Imagination Soup

A friend of mine recently asked me for book suggestions for a reluctant tween reader who loves animals. Since many of you have or teach...

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10.07.2024

10 Greatest Memory Games for Kids - Imagination Soup

Help children develop and improve recall, concentration, memory, and visual/spatial skills by playing fun, interactive memory games!

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09.07.2024

Picture Books About Facing Fears and Having Courage

I’m a big believer in bibliotherapy. Why? Because books about courage, bravery, and fear can show kids possibilities. They show characters facing fears and having...

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27.06.2024

Summer Math Activities for Kids - Imagination Soup

I hope you’ve downloaded my free summer learning printables — Brain Camp — and seen the math options from which your kid can choose. If...

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27.06.2024

40 Excellent Summer Olympics Books for Kids - Imagination Soup

Get your kids excited about the different Summer Olympic sports by reading children's picture books, chapter books, and middle grade books to build up their background knowledge and anticipation.

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27.06.2024

20 Best Books About Nocturnal Animals - Imagination Soup

Do your kids know about nocturnal animals? Nocturnal animals are animals who sleep during the day and are active during the night. Learn more about...

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27.06.2024

Summer Writing Ideas for Kids - Imagination Soup

If you’ve downloaded my free Summer Brain Camp printables, you’ll see the page of choices for summer writing ideas. Today I want to make sure...

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27.06.2024

The Best Book Series for Kids, Grades 1 to 7 - Imagination Soup

Remember those childhood days of binge-reading a favorite series like Nancy Drew? Book series give us so many rewards — least of all, not having...

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26.06.2024

6 New Middle Grade Books, June 2024 - Imagination Soup

This month, I haven’t found as many favorite middle grade books to share with you as I did last month. But here are six worth...

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20.06.2024

The Best Mystery Picture Books That Develop Thinking Skills

Did you know that mystery picture books help children develop thinking skills? It’s almost impossible to read these mysteries without thinking deeply about the clues,...

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19.06.2024

18 Must-Read New Picture Books, June 2024 - Imagination Soup

So many picture books, so little time… (YAY!!!) June brings us a wealth of wonderful new books. Are you ready? If you’ve been following my...

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12.06.2024

Adorable New Board Books, 2024 - Imagination Soup

You’re going to love these adorable new board books out in 2024! Two publishers have multiple books on my list with amazing choices: Hello! Lucky...

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10.06.2024

Heartwarming Father's Day Books to Give as Gifts - Imagination Soup

What are good Father’s Day books to give as gifts? How about these fantastic picture books with stories of kids and their dads as well...

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10.06.2024

22 Wonderful Children's Camping Books - Imagination Soup

Whether you're going hiking, camping in the backyard, or just reading about camping, prepare your kids to understand what goes into the experience with these wonderful children's camping books about camping and hiking.

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06.06.2024

Super Fun Activity Books for Kids Ages 5 - 8 - Imagination Soup

What are the best activity books and learning workbooks for early elementary kids ages 5 to 8? Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third-grade kids...

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06.06.2024

Top Activity Books for Kids Ages 9 to 12 - Imagination Soup

These top activity books for kids ages 9 to 12 (workbooks, puzzle books) will help kids develop skills, be creative, and learn new things. Whether...

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06.06.2024

Dog, Cat, and Other Animal Rescue Stories for Kids - Imagination Soup

Introduce children to animal rescue with a good rescue story about dogs, cats, and other animals that have been rescued and adopted. (Even elephants, pigs, skunks, and squirrels!)

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06.06.2024

Best Preschool Activity Books For Ages 3 - 5 - Imagination Soup

Toddlers and preschoolers benefit from quality preschool activity books. In fact, all of these will build skills in kids who are ages 3 to 6....

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04.06.2024

5 New Chapter Books, June 2024 - Imagination Soup

If you have growing readers who need good chapter books, you should know that I’m endorse chapter books based on several factors — a great...

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04.06.2024

14 New Nonfiction Books (+ Activity Books) - Imagination Soup

Nonfiction is so important for kids to read starting young — but they need good book choices. Here are some new nonfiction books from 2024...

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New Nonfiction Books for Kids, August 2024 - Imagination Soup

Good Children's Books About Divorce (All Ages)

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Best Picture Books of 2024 So Far (January to June) - Imagination Soup

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Adorable New Board Books, 2024 - Imagination Soup

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