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The Best Children’s Books of 2017, According to Kids

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on December 21, 2017
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

With over 30,000 new children’s books published each year, it’s hard to know which ones your child MUST read. I am constantly scanning awards lists, review journals, local bookstore picks, and online reviews to figure […]

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10 Classics that 8-to 12-Year-Olds Still Dig Today

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on November 9, 2017December 10, 2021
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

If you have read any of my other articles on Brightly, you will know that I’m a firm believer that kids will want to read more if they have voice and choice in their book […]

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20 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Second and Third Grade Readers

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on September 21, 2017December 10, 2021
  • Recommendations for 1st-3rd Graders

Kids become independent readers at their own pace. In a second or third grade classroom there can be a variety of reading levels, ranging from kids who are sounding out words to those flying through […]

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10 Kid-Recommended Books Guaranteed to Make 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders Laugh

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on February 23, 2017February 23, 2017
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Funny books are a great way to keep kids reading way past their obligatory twenty minutes a night. To find out which books are guaranteed to have your fourth-, […]

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Books That Help Kids Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on December 5, 2016December 10, 2021
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

If you’re reading this site you probably agree that books are magical. They can transport us to mythical lands and allow us to escape the humdrum of everyday life. They can be “windows” that show […]

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Brightly Family Book Club: Fish in a Tree

  • by mayorofbookopolis
  • Posted on September 9, 2016
  • Recommendations for 3rd-6th Graders

Welcome to the ninth installment of the Brightly Family Book Club, where we help families find engaging stories to enjoy together! This month’s book is perfect for the “back to school” season. Fish in a […]

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