Posts by Kaitlin Coulter

Choosing age-appropriate reading material for your child may seem like a minefield. Not only do you need to contend with the actual difficulty of the reading material, you also need to think about...

The quest for the “just right” book is one that continues. After every completed “just right” book comes the hunt for the next. But you don’t have to rely on luck to stumble across it, or...

What does this reading level number mean? If you have ever said something to the effect of: “My child’s teacher said I have to look for books that are Level...

Perhaps you are new to the children’s book genre (if so, welcome!), or you need to read with someone else’s kid or to a class, you might suddenly find yourself wondering if you’ve been reading...

It’s no secret that kids who read more often have more school success, but the idea of sitting down to read a book can be challenging for a child who just wants to be moving. The good news is those...

Children are wiggly beings; it is part of their nature. They have so much energy and are just starting to work on growing their muscles and practice their coordination. The idea of sitting still to...