The magical world of Harry Potter just swallows you up and will have you waiting and hoping for your own Hogwarts letter.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Ancient Greek)|Hardcover
Part 2 of Harry Potter - this series NEVER disappoints! Ecstatic to be reading this with my daughter this year! Her first time reading the series.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)
Third book in the Harry Potter series. This is a special one for sure!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
This is probably my favorite in the entire series! I still remember waiting in line at Walden Books on release day for this book.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)
Love hate relationship with this one because of Umbridge, but obviously still a must-read!
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)
Buckle up for this one. These last 2 in the series will break you.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)
The grand finale! What a ride!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
Emotional Reads
This one will stick with you for a long time. A beautifully penned memoir exploring life and death.
Tuesdays with Morrie: Life's Greatest Lesson
A story that leaves a deep mark, and transcends love and relationships to explore ethics, loyalty and self-determination.
My Sister's Keeper: A Novel - Picoult, Jodi: Books
A timeless tale thats just as great on paper as it was on film.
A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks
Dramatic Reads
This page-turner did a fantastic job of exploring motherhood in all its forms. The show was just as good as the novel, which is so hard to find!
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, Paperback
A must-read at least once in your life! Important notes for dreams, destiny and omens along the way.
The Alchemist: A Modern Classic of Magic
Elementary School Favorites
This series is so nostalgic! Fun reads that my third grader loves!
Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Book Series
My third grader also loved the Marya Khan series! Fun stories with important lessons on gratitude, honesty and friendship with representation, which we always appreciate!
Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (Marya Khan #5)|Hardcover
These short graphic-type diary style novels were a favorite during second grade. The whole set made a lovely gift!
Owl Diaries
Girls and boys alike will enjoy this entire series! A favorite at our house for sure.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection (Pack #1-18) by Jeff Kinney
I enjoyed this award-winning novel so much!
Everything on a Waffle: Newbery Honor Book
Beverly Cleary was one of my absolute favorite authors when I was in elementary school. The Ramona series still hits a nostalgic sweet spot.
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary was one of my absolute favorite authors when I was in elementary school. The Ramona series still hits a nostalgic sweet spot.
Beezus and Ramona (Ramona, 1) by Cleary
Another favorite series from my childhood! The mysteries were so interesting!
Books | The Boxcar Children
The tantalizing stories and historical representation in these novels still stand out to me decades after reading!
Magic Tree House Books Series
The Junie B Jones series was a favorite of mine decades ago, and has been reimagined for the kids of today!
Junie B. Jones Books
This novel and movie were both great hits!
Holes (Newbery Medal Winner) by Louis Sachar, Paperback
Roald Dahl has penned SO many classics! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, The Witches, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The Twits were some of my favorites (books and movies alike!).
List of Books by Roald Dahl
Perfect graphic novel for my third grader when she was getting braces!
Smile: Raina Telgemeier: 8601300314594 - Books
These fun poems were a favorite during my childhood!
List of Books by Shel Silverstein
The series is a great refresh of the classic, but the original also holds a special place in my heart.
Amelia Bedelia Book Series
Story-time Picks
A true classic for babies and young kids. Love the illustrations so much!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle | Scholastic Education
Such a standout story from my childhood-highlights diversity, acceptance and sharing.
Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale by Marcus Pfister | Scholastic Education
My daughter absolutely loved this popup book.
Where Is Baby's Belly Button? (enhanced eBook edition) by Karen Katz
Another favorite of my daughter’s! She loved the challenge of trying to remember the order of characters. A really fun and festive read.
Room on the Broom (B&N Exclusive Edition)
A childhood classic I’d forgotten about until recently. Loved this so much!
Dinner at the Panda Palace (Trophy Picture Book)
This will always be a favorite of mine!
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, Board Book
One of my favorite bedtime tales!
Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Maurice Sendak ...
A quintessentially French tale - a true classic.
Madeline: Ludwig Bemelmans - Books
This entire series is so quirky and cute!
If You Give a Moose a Muffin - Laura Numeroff
This entire series is so quirky and cute!
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond, Hardcover
