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Best Books of 2024, Winter Books, Hanukkah Books, & Winter Activities
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Hooray!! I'm sharing my favorite books of 2024! Plus, find good winter books, Hanukkah books, and a free Advent download. Happy December! Best Picture Books of 2024These 34 titles are my absolute favorite picture books of the year that stand out as fabulous and kid-friendly! Best Middle Grade Books of 2024From over the 200 books I finished (and the at least 200 books I abandoned), here are my favorites -- the most exceptional middle grade titles of 2024! Best Nonfiction Books, 2024What are the best nonfiction children's books of 2024? I've curated my favorites from the year, ranging from biographies to STEM topics, craft books, and more. Best Early Readers & Chapter Books of 2024These early readers and chapter books are my favorites of the year. They're engaging, kid-friendly, and fun to read, which is especially important for growing readers! Winter Read Aloud Picture BooksLooking for a winter book to read aloud? You’ll love these winter-themed choices. Hanukkah BooksThese delightful picture books share about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah in kid-friendly stories. Advent Reading CalendarPrint out this free calendar and color in each day you _______ (insert goal). You could read a book a day, 10 minutes a day, a holiday book a day, anything! Holiday Gifts for KidsIf you still need gift ideas, check out these toys, games, crafts, books, and kits! December Activities for KidsPrintable Christmas Mad Libs Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make 8 Winter Activities for Kids Have a wonderful day! Love, Melissa Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | LinkedIn | Amazon | Blue Sky | Threads |
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Imagination Soup shares curated book reviews, book lists, and learning resources for parents, teachers, and librarians. As a former teacher, former literacy trainer, and a mother of two, you can trust my expertise in children's books, reading levels, developmental appropriateness, and education. Join my community of 35,000 subscribers by signing up for my weekly newsletter!
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