It’s cold and snowy in many parts of the world. Many kids are stuck inside because of freezing temperatures or hazardous windchill factors. They can easily get bored with scrolling or flipping through TV channels.
You can try board games or video games and hope your kids don’t end up fighting over who won, or you can give your kids books they will enjoy while you enjoy the quiet.
We’ve selected an eclectic mix of books for different ages including the debut novel of a middle school student, Berkley June Hutson. It’s in the fantasy genre, and hopefully, you will be reading more about this young author soon in This Awful Awesome Life.
Enjoy!
Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle- Kids will love the beautiful illustrations taken from the world of Eric Carle, as his words reveal that special little people like them make the world a happier place. For ages 1-3
Uh-OH! My Dragon’s Smelly by Katie Weaver- When her dragon begins to smell icky, his owner knows she better act fast. The last time it’s odor was so bad, it created a town emergency. She tries everything except a bath because no one likes those… or do they? For age 3-7
The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever by Brenda A. Ferber – Leon has the perfect valentine for his crush, but it has no intention of taking part in this mushy, sappy holiday. When the valentine jumps out the window, Leon gives chase all over town collecting interesting friends along the way. For ages 3-8
The Dirt Girl by Jodi Dee – Zafera is excited to go to her new school and make new friends, but when she arrives with dirt on her clothes and twigs in her hair, her new classmates aren’t sure what to think. Kids will enjoy this wonderful story about learning to accept and appreciate our differences and what makes us unique. For ages 4-7
February is My Month: A Picture Book of Read-Aloud Rhymes (Book 2) by Anne Dubois – A great book for kids with February birthdays or any child who loves this time of year. Explore the weather, animals, traditions, celebrations, and delicious treats served in February. For ages 4-8
Calendar Mysteries #2: February Friend by Ron Roy – Bradley is passing out his classes’ valentines at the party, but one of the cards has no name on it. The card inside says, “look in the closet.” The class finds a bunny named Douglas in a cage. When Douglas becomes ill, the Bradley and his friends must work together to find Douglas’ owner. For ages 6-9
Celeste Rowan “Find the Light” by Berkley June Hutson – Fourteen-year-old Celeste hasn’t been in contact with her father since he left when she was a baby. When a mysterious stranger in blue whisks her away to another dimension, she’s reunited with her father and learns she has magical powers and a destiny to fulfill. As an ancient darkness threatens the world and the people she loves, will Celeste have the courage to face what’s coming? For ages 8-18.
Enchantée by Gita Trelease – Trelease’s debut fantasy is about an orphaned girl who must use her magical powers to care for her sister and brother while navigating Paris’ impoverished underbelly and the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antionette. For ages 12 and up
The Cure by K.A. Riley – On her seventh birthday, Ashen Spencer is taken to the mysterious building known as the Arc. There, she must begin training to pass the test that will determine if she receives a powerful drug that will allow her to survive her eighteenth birthday. Will the choices she makes position her to be part of the disease or part of the cure? For ages 12 and up
Rebel with a Donut (Book 1) by Chrissy Q. Martin – Five teenagers, four grandmothers, and three weeks in a retirement community. What could possibly go wrong.. or right? For ages 13-18