The Reading Corner Blog

As we near the end of the year, I would like to share my top finds from the past twelve months! Browsing thrift stores for middle grade...

August is going into grade five, and for the first time in his life will be attending a mainstream school. Having been born with a facial...

After losing their father in a tragic accident, Emily and Navin move to an old family home in the country with their mother. It soon...

For years Liam has watched the sun expanding - slowly swallowing up the solar system. Having been born in one of the many Mars camps,...

Angus loves anything that sparkles, and he is so excited to wear his Grandma's beaded necklace to school! When the kids tease him about...

Carrie has always known she was adopted, but she's never had any idea where her parents were from. When she meets a boy from a Mohawk...

The year is 1963 and, while the rest of the world is struggling with the prospect of war, Jack's family is struggling in another way....

Stunning illustrations combined with a heart-warming story give this book my highest praise. The Bear and the Piano teaches the importance o

What books will the kids be reading this year? Below are my top 3 picks for cozy kids' reads, ideal for ages 5-10.

Having a dragon best friend makes everything, from playing to cooking, more fun. Follow along to find out how! AGE RANGE INFANT/TODDLER...

This book is a fun mystery, with real robot-building instructions interspersed. The plot is good, and not too predictable! My only issue is

This is a sweet and simple story, great for younger readers! A good graphic novel is like a gem for me, as they are often hard to come by, s

Aven is a middle-schooler who loves soccer and plays the guitar... and also happens to have been born without arms. Being armless has...

A week in the sleepy seaside town of Porthaven was not what Mia had in mind for a perfect vacation. Some new and mysterious friends...

When Stuart constructs a cape for himself out of old ties, his life goes from boring to adventure-filled. All good adventurers have capes, a

When a global power emergency arises, who will save the day? The CatStronauts, of course! Join them on their mission to the moon. AGE...

The new candy competition has kicked off and Logan, Miles, Daisy, and Phillip are eager to start working on their sweet creations. The...

Myron and his friends have been waiting a long time to enter in the robotics competition. When one of the robots is stolen, Myron goes...

Animal Town is threatened by terrible King Viking! Can Super Rabbit Boy make it all the way across six treacherous levels and defeat the...

Ever since Hazel was six years old, Jack has been her best friend. They understand each other in a way that no one else can. When Jack...

Some people have a deeper connection with stories than others. Growing up in a huge bookstore, books have always been a part of Tilly's...