Now that the weather is getting cooler, kids will be spending more time indoors. Some of that time should be spent reading for fun, not just reading for school. One of our most important parenting opportunities (notice I didn’t refer to it as a job or a responsibility) is to help our kids fall in love with reading permanently.
Encourage them to talk about their interests and help them find books they will enjoy. If they’re at the age where they think they’ve outgrown Mom or Dad’s input, let them do their own thing or encourage them to seek help from a librarian. Some of my favorite childhood memories are the days my mom would load us up in the car and head for the downtown library.
This month we have an eclectic selection of books for kids and YA. Enjoy!
Dr. Seuss’ Thankful Things by Dr. Seuss – Join Thing 1 and Thing 2 as they list all the things they are thankful for this season. For ages 1-5
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson – When the leaves on Fletcher the Fox’s favorite tree begin to change colors and fall to the ground, he worries that something is terribly wrong. Join Fletcher as he learns about the changing seasons. For ages 2-6
Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet – Kids will enjoy this true story about Tony Sarg, the Master puppeteer for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He created the giant balloons flying in the parade. For ages 5-8
The Last Leaf by Stef Wade – Lance Cottonwood is the most spectacular leaf on his tree, but when fall comes and it’s time to fall to the ground, Lance is afraid. Can Lance overcome his fear of falling and join the other leaves safely waiting on the ground? For ages 5-10
We Gather Together: Celebrating the Harvest Season by Wendy Pfeffer – Learn about the fall equinox. For ages 6-9
Luci and Leo’s Autumn Leaf Quest by Renee Ortiz – When fall comes along, Leo the orange cat decides to go on a quest to find beautiful leaves to add to his leaf collection. His best friend Luci decides to join him. Kids will learn about different varieties of leaves and the trees they grow on. For age 11 and up
Hunting November by Adriana Mather – After completing a crash course in espionage at the infamous Academy Abscondit, November has only one thing on her mind, finding her missing father. With the help of a classmate, November follows the clues to her hometown, Europe, and deep into enemy territory dodging spies, criminal masterminds, and assassins. For ages 12-17
Come November by Katrin von Dam – Rooney has looked forward to the beginning of her senior year all summer, but when her mom loses her job, things change. Her mom joins a group called the Next World Society and announces that she won’t be getting a new job because she will be leaving this world on November 17. To make matters worse, Rooney’s younger brother joins the Next World Society, too. Is it a cult or a scam? Either way Rooney must save her family, but how? For ages 12 and up
Game Changers by Dan Gold – Inspirational sports stories for teens. For ages 13 and up.
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus – Five strangers walk into detention, but only four walk out. Simon was sending messages on social media about outing his fellow classmates’ sins. Someone had a secret worth killing for. For ages 14 and up.