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New LEGO Nonfiction Book Series: Review and Giveaway

August 11, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown

This summer, LEGO® has moved into the world of non-fiction, educational books with two new series – Leveled Readers and Favorite Topics.

Giveaway: ‘The Marvels’ by Caldecott Medal Winner Brian Selznick

September 15, 2015December 4, 2017Corrina Lawson

Win a copy of ‘The Marvels,’ a brand new book by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of ‘Hugo Cabret.’

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge: And Back to School We Go

August 27, 2015December 15, 2017Natania Barron

It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Summer is waning. Even here in North Carolina, where the hot season tends to linger a little longer than I’d like, we’ve had hints of autumn. My daughter just started preschool, and my son is back to school next week. But they had some great times this summer—we traveled, we relaxed (well, at least they did), and we immersed ourselves in some great books.

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge: Giveaway and #MondayMinutesGoal

July 31, 2015December 3, 2017Natania Barron1

It’s been a crazy busy summer here in the house, and what’s probably the most exciting bit when it comes to reading is just how much my daughter Elodie is getting into the habit.

"The Princess and the Pony"–Kate Beaton's Adorable Children's Book Giveaway

July 1, 2015December 3, 2017Corrina Lawson38

Kate Beaton’s new children’s book is adorable, funny, and wonderful. Here’s your chance to win a copy and prize pack.

Skip the Summer Slide with Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Powered by Energizer

June 30, 2015December 15, 2017Natania Barron

Power up and read with Scholastic and Energizer!

Scholastic Books Saves the Summer

June 20, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster refuses to let her son slip into an electronics-induced coma. With Scholastic Books’ help, her son won’t know what hit his imagination.

Power Up and Read with he Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Powered by Energizer

May 27, 2015December 15, 2017GeekMom

I’ve been thrilled with the Scholastic and Energizer “Power Up and Read” program for the summer, running from May 4th – September 4th, 2015.

Children’s Book Review: ‘The Iron Trial’ from the ‘Magisterium’ Series

May 20, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan

The first book in the Magisterium series, The Iron Trail, reminds Dakster of another wizarding world series.

Happy World Read Aloud Day!

March 4, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

March 4, 2015 is World Read Aloud Day! Why not start an adventure with your child–toddler or teen–today?

Minecraft Essentials and Redstone Handbook Image: Dakster Sullivan

Making a Reader Out of My Son With The Minecraft Essential Handbook and The Redstone Handbook

July 17, 2014December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Minecraft used to just be an obsession for my son. Now it’s a learning experience thanks to the new Minecraft Guides by Scholastic Books.

LeapFrog Scholastic — The Magic School Bus: Oceans Review

November 8, 2012December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

I grew up on The Magic School Bus TV series and books. I loved seeing the various outfits that Ms. Frizzle would wear on each of her classes adventures in science. The adventure continues on for today’s generation and I’m happy to say my son has finally been introduced to Ms. Frizzle and her magical bus through his Leapster Explorer game, The Magic School Bus: Oceans.

The Night Before Christmas and More Classic Holiday Tales from Scholastic Storybook Treasures

December 10, 2011GeekMom

I love the holiday season, especially now that my daughter is old enough to start to understand what is going on with the holidays. We celebrate Christmas, but I’d like her to know that there are other holidays that people celebrate during this time of year. The Night Before Christmas DVD set from Scholastic Storybook Treasures […]

Spending Time With Walter Wick

November 25, 2011Andrea Schwalm1

Back in our preschool years of parenting, my family spent a great deal of time with Walter Wick’s books. To be truthful, we spent a great deal of time with a great many books–almost universally those that created anthropomorphized-machine worlds filled with earnest steam engines, recalcitrant backhoes, or steam shovels of derring-do. Mr. Wick’s I […]

Super Diaper Baby 2: Review and Book Gift Set Giveaway

July 5, 2011Patricia Vollmer17

A couple weeks ago we received a free review copy of Dav Pilkey’s (as George Beard and Harold Hutchins) newest book, Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers, which was released to the public on June 28th. GeekMom Amy had provided us a sneak preview of the book after the Book Expo […]

Summer Reading Program Round Up

June 23, 2011GeekMom2

The kids are out of school and the inevitable summer “brain drain” is well underway. To help counteract the loss of learning, there are lots of summer reading programs to help your kids stay sharp and even progress in their reading skills. After all, practice makes perfect! If your local library is anything like ours, […]