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Harry Potter Helped My Son Fall in Love with Reading + 17 Books Series to Read After Harry Potter

Harry Potter Helped My Son Fall in Love with Reading When my son started second grade, he didn't love to read. I was the same way as a kid so I totally got it however as a grown-up I knew how important it was for him to become a proficient reader. Just like anything in life the more you practice,

Best Kid’s Picture Books to Read Aloud

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Some of my favorite moments as a mom are snuggling in with my kids and reading books. Lucy often signs more and says "more books". She knows before nap and bedtime, we will read books together. We have several favorites around here that we read over and over and over again. I just love seeing my

Best Back to School Books to Read

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Calm Nerves Reading Back to School Books Back to school time is around the corner. We are all anticipating the start of another school year and with that comes both enthusiasm and a few nerves at what the year will hold. Today I am sharing 12 back to school books that are favorites around here

Awesome Books for the Reluctant Reader

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We recently went to conferences and our son, a fine reader, filled out a self-evaulation that he would not choose reading as a choice over other things. #notsurprised The only time on the survey he picked reading was bedtime reading with mom and dad #browniepoints. He comes by his