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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Imagine being left behind on a small island when your family and friends all get into a boat and sail away. In the Newberry Award-Winning book, Island of the Blue Dolphins, that is exactly what happens to Karana, an Indian … Continue reading
Frindle by Andrew Clements
Frindle is a book about a young boy who invents a word. That may not sound like a great premise for a book – but I can assure you it is. This was a favorite read aloud in my third-grade … Continue reading
There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! by Lucille Colandro, Illustrated by Jared Lee
In a Halloween-themed twist on the classic “Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly,” the old lady manages to swallow a bat, owl, cat, ghost, goblin, and even a wizard. If you enjoy this book, ask your local librarian to help … Continue reading
Paper John, Story and pictures by David Small
Paper John lives by the sea. He makes paper toys, boats, flowers, kites and more. Everything in his house is made of paper! He rescues a little man tangled in his fishing lines and makes him a paper bed. The … Continue reading
An Apple for Harriet Tubman by Glennette Tilley Turner
Like other enslaved African American children, young Harriet Tubman had to work hard. In her master’s orchard, she spent long hours picking the juicy apples she was forbidden to eat. One day she was whipped for taking a bite out … Continue reading
¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat by Raúl the Third
Little Lobo shares his love of food and wrestling in this delicious book from Pura Belpré Medal-winning illustrator Raúl the Third. Little Lobo is excited to take in a show with wrestling star El Toro in his bustling border town. … Continue reading
The BFG by Roald Dahl
When Sophie is snatched from her orphanage bed by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), she fears she will be eaten. But the two join forces to vanquish the nine other far less gentle giants who threaten to consume earth’s children. … Continue reading
Read With Your Child: A Hanukkah Read Aloud
Hanukkah begins on Christmas Eve this year. That means people of both the Christian and Jewish faiths will be celebrating at the same time. Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins was a favorite of my boys when they were younger. As … Continue reading
Kid Scoop’s Super Silly Jokes for Kids
This has been a year of challenges and stress for many of us. We at Kid Scoop News thought it would be a good time to relax and laugh with some good, clean, silly, sometimes ridiculous jokes! Kid Scoop’s Super … Continue reading
