Maybe you just got home from a long day of work, and once again, you find yourself settled in for a night of endless scrolling through the Netflix queue. I’m not judging, I’m doing the same exact thing! Then a thought strikes you: “Why don’t we crack open the ol’ game cupboard?” Sitting in front […]
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Magic Tree House Read-Alikes
One of our most frequently asked questions is… “My child is growing tired of or has finished all of the Magic Tree House book series. What else can you recommend?” Some of the book series that are similar to the Magic Tree House in reading level and theme include… A to Z Mysteries by Ron […]
Talking to Your Child About Loss
When your child has a loss in their life, having resources to start a conversation with them can be difficult. This can be especially trying if you are also going through a loss. Typically, speaking about loss directly, with realistic words, is best. Not using imaginary situations will help your child confront the loss. Sending […]
Around the World in Books
What to learn more about the world beyond the borders of your own country? Start with these books, a sampler of stories from other countries.
Have You Read These Graphic Novels for Young Adults?
Start your 2020 reading year off with these graphic novels. Written for young adults, these stories will appeal to some adult readers, also.
Stories Come to Life with Read-Along eBooks for Children
Check out a Children’s Read-Along eBook from cloudLibrary today! Read-Alongs are a new picture book reading experience sure to captivate young readers. They are eBooks with professionally-recorded narration that plays along while your child reads. Many Read-Along eBooks will highlight text as the narrator reads, so kids can follow along. With the new Read-Along feature, […]
Cultivating Mindfulness in Children
You can work with your children to cultivate mindfulness. This is, much like any exercise, something that requires practice. The practice of mindfulness can help your child promote happiness and relieve stress. They also will gain benefits further in their life to help them in their school and work life. You can focus on general […]
What’s Happening with Your Favorite Juvenile Series?
Have you been waiting on the edge of your seat for the next book in your favorite bestselling book series? Check out these noteworthy juvenile sequels that are on our shelves. All titles are also available digitally in cloudLibrary.
Staff Picks 2019 – Adult Fiction
We close out our 2019 Staff Picks with our most popular category: Adult Fiction. These 31 titles include mysteries, family sagas, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, and translations. See other Staff Picks for 2019 here.
Staff Picks 2019 – Adult Nonfiction
This year’s Adult Nonfiction Staff Picks highlight 18 books that include titles focused on true crime, celebrity memoirs, and climate change, as well as tales from a mortician and a psychotherapist. See other Staff Picks for 2019 here.
