Books for Kids 6-8 Years

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day by reading these books with your kids! Check out GVanGorder 's book reviews and recommended family activities. I Am Brave: A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer This colorful and fun children's nonfiction adaptation of the New York ...
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There are many kinds of fruits and vegetables that are only ready to eat at a certain time of year.  We like to call it Harvest Time, when everything is at the peak of freshness, ready to be eaten or stored away for a long winter ahead.  Apples, pumpkins, pecan ...
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Indigenous Peoples' Day is the perfect time to talk about the present-day life and culture of Native American nations or indigenous people. There are many ways children of all ages can observe Indigenous Peoples' Day, but one is by reading any of these magnificent picture books. We are Water Protectors ...
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Pages of Pets! BookSpringers know that pets can be an important part of the family. We all love our cats, dogs, fish, birds, and more. They can be real, borrowed, or even pretend. This week is a time to learn more about the different animals we can have as pets ...
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Sun, Rain, and Reading  August brings us plenty of sun..if it’s too hot outside, why not find a cool place to sit and read a book together? What do animals do in the summer to keep cool? Why is the sunshine important - how does it help us? Animals? Plants?  ...
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BookSpring recommends families help young children think about who they are! Ask:  Who are you?  What do you like?  What don't you like? What makes you happy? Who is your best friend? What makes you feel silly and nice? Most importantly, what makes you special? There is no one in ...
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Think of all the sounds that a rhythm can be. Ratatatat and Dumdedumdum.  A rhythm can even be quiet (shhh!).  Can you think of some? Let's find some rhythms in a book! Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Video: English Video: Español ...
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It was by boats that people first traveled across the oceans between the continents. Some of the best boats are the ones that float on lakes or even in bathtubs!  Let’s learn more about boats this week. Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with ...
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Many, many years ago, when the earth was very new, there was no life. Today, there are people and cities everywhere! Where do you think the future will take us? Let’s read about the past, the present, and the future of people, in a book!  Watch videos, download books to ...
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Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling. These are the five senses. The 5 Senses are the special ways that living things can learn and know about the world around us. Each one is special and helps us do so many things together – like reading! Watch videos, download books to ...
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Do you believe in fairies? As long as there have been stories, there have been stories about fairies! They are magical little made-up creatures with special powers, and often, they have wings! So, when people talk about fairy tales, they’re talking about stories that are totally made up. What fairy ...
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July is a special month when we honor our independence here in the United States of America. This is a day that we honor our country becoming separated from England and starting up a brand new union. Learn more about our history and the different Independence Day celebrations in this ...
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A friend is someone who stands up for you, who makes you laugh, and who shares their things with you.  A friend makes your sad days happier and pulls your feet back down when your head is in the clouds.  Friends are someone who helps you when you are in ...
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Chat by the lake this week! It’s full of calm, clear water, and I can see the tiny little fish swimming just above the bottom. Bibi wants to let you know how important you are to her! She's so glad to have a reading buddy like you. Summer is a ...
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Ah, it’s finally summer!  Bibi here, your book-loving butterfly friend.  One of the things I love most about summer is I can read all I want, anytime I want, anywhere I want!  I can read before lunch in my bed, or read outside after dinner.  Where is the craziest place ...
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This week Bibi explores lullabies and nursery rhymes with you! When babies are tiny, it’s great to sing to them and share little cute sayings that have been passed down for many generations, from moms and dads to their kids. Let’s take a look at Nursery Rhymes in books!  Watch ...
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Have you ever wondered if there is life out there, in space? Do you think that one-day people will live on other planets? Right now, there are people on earth working hard to get people all the way to Mars. Space is just so vast. It’s hard to even talk ...
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Have you ever heard of the word Opposites?  It means two things that are totally different from each other:  Like Up and Down.  Or Red and Green.  Or Big and Small.  There are so many!  I love to think of opposites and everything in between!  Can you think of some ...
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This week's theme is Read it with Feeling! Bibi encourages you to learn about feelings with a good book. Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Video: English Video: Español Books: English Here are some books to read together! You can download and ...
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Have you heard of a community helper? These people are the firefighters, police officers, doctors, and teachers that make our community safe, happy, and healthy. Let's read all about them! Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Video: English Video: Español Books: English ...
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Don't you love a warm sunny day!  The sun's rays feel so good against my wings, like it's sending me hope and love and kisses.  All life on earth depends upon the sun.  Let's give thanks for our special star, the sun, and read all about it in a book! ...
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