Book reports are opportunities to dive beneath the surface reading of a book to get to the very heart of the text. They can be challenging to write, but they allow you to see a book in a new way. You can use your creativity to share your insights with an audience through your special book report.

Do you have books at home that your child has outgrown? Here are some ideas to keep those well-loved books out of the landfill.

Here are some ideas beyond singing the ABC song to learn letters of the alphabet.

Understanding reading levels can help parents get books that are just right for their children. Independent, instructional, and frustration levels are explored. This article tells you how to find that perfect book to help your child read and understand more about what they read.

Is your child having trouble reading? It is painful to see a child struggle with reading. You know that having difficulty with reading impacts their entire academic life. When children are in pain, it affects the whole family. You can make a difference for your child. Find him a reading tutor.

From its witty title to its satisfying ending, The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms doesn’t disappoint. This book is not my usual fare, but it was the Amazon First Reads for April, and seemed appealing. Not only was this book free to me, but it was a joy to read, from beginning to end.

Books may give us the benefit of information that can change our very existence. Excelling with Autism-Obtaining Critical Mass Using Deliberate Practice by Brenda Smith Myles, Ruth Aspy, Kerry Mataya, and Hollis Shaffer can help people with developmental differences to transform their lives.

When people are able to read about things that interest them, they are more anxious to read. This is especially true for children. Ask children about their special interests, then buy or borrow books that will give them more information about those hobbies. Don't forget books with pictures, too!

Celebrate the lazy days of summer with a summer reading bag for each person in your family. This doesn't need to be expensive! Inexpensive gift bags from the dollar store with gently used books fill the bill nicely!

Catch the young child's interest in the world around her. Make sure that she has access to a variety of reading materials. Building strong readers starts years before a child ever goes to school and enters the classroom. Birth to age 5 is a critical time in your child's intellectual development.