As a mom and elementary school teacher, I read a lot of children's books. These are just a few of my favorites.
Lulu is so accustomed to getting what she wants that when her parents deny her birthday request for a brontosaurus, she throws a four-day temper tantrum and then storms off into the forest in search of the dinosaur she clearly deserves. Lulu isn’t pa...
Lulu and the Brontosaurus (The Lulu Series)
In this standalone sequel to Lulu and the Brontosaurus, children’s book legends Judith Viorst and Lane Smith once again prove that even the loudest, rudest, and most obstinate of girls can win us over.
Lulu Walks the Dogs (The Lulu Series)
The second her parents are out of the house, Lulu tries out several elaborate schemes to bring them straight back. But just when she seems to finally be making some headway, her babysitter reveals an astonishing secret…one that has Lulu crossing her ...
Lulu's Mysterious Mission (The Lulu Series)
Lulu is getting the sister she never asked for in this oh-so-funny illustrated chapter book filled with hilarious hijinks and fiesty twists from Judith Viorst.
Lulu Is Getting a Sister (The Lulu Series)
When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river — and anyone who rescues the dr...
My Father's Dragon
In this sequel to My Father's Dragon. Elmer and Boris's island hopping adventures continue.
Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon)
In this third and final installment of the classic My Father's Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family.
The Dragons of Blueland (My Father's Dragon)
Georgina Hayes is in a tough situation: her father left, her family was evicted, and now she, her mother, and younger brother Toby are living in their car. Her mother works two jobs to try to save up for a new home, leaving Georgina to care for Toby....