Kids’ books that cheer some of life’s little daily marvels
It's easy to lose sight of what's amazing or just ... nice. These four books teach young readers and remind those who read with them. Columnist and teacher Caroline Luzzatto...
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Picture books to help kids face a new hurdle: school
3 to leap: Talking too much (or having no words), fear of the teacher they've never met. Our columnist offers a hand.
For kids, 4 books showing the power and joy of a book
We love them, share them, even memorize them. We make them, write them, see ourselves in them. Here are picks from our columnist-teacher, Caroline Luzzatto.
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In these books, girls tackle mysterious, major challenges
School problems. A ghost and a mysterious illness. A disgustingly perfect sister and an evil wizard for hire. And two main characters who refuse to buckle under. Columnist Caroline Luzzatto...
Books that introduce kids to some awesome animals
From fabulous dads to adept tool users to super-strong swifts — and, of course, crows and pollinators: columnist Caroline Luzzatto recommends.
4 picture books that do justice to ocean’s wonders
Facing fear, diving deep (and breathing!), marveling at the octopus, painting wonders: amazing insights for little kids.
The highs and lows of summer: 5 cool books for kids
It is the most optimistic moment of the most optimistic season: the beginning of summer, when anything is still possible, the days are long, hot and bright, and fall seems...
Ahead of ‘their time’: Woman artists whose lives can encourage kids
Drummer Viola Smith, comedian Lucille Ball and the "Pop Art nun," Corita Kent: biographies for young readers, chosen by Caroline Luzzatto.
Just what is home? These books help kids feel it out.
The idea of "home" is nothing new but always relevant. Kids especially may wonder where they belong, or be tripped up by impossible ideals. These four books, chosen by columnist...
Our animal pals: These 3 books for kids celebrate that powerful bond
A people-magnet dog, a hairy spider-kitten, a baby elephant in wartime: columnist Caroline Luzzatto recommends.