How will anything ever be as good again? What book could possibly follow-up? For millions of kids, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are that way - books that, sometimes for the first time, give them that "I love to read!" feeling. These books follow Greg, who is starting middle school and trying to make sense of the new rules of popularity and fitting in, with both hilarious and honest results. They're written in diary form, with Greg's thoughts about his life combined with funny sketches … [Read more...]
How To Create a Reading Nook (The Forever Home Project)
Interested in setting up a fabulous reading nook in your home? Julee's here today with a bunch of super useful tips for doing so - as well as a list of her favorite reading chairs for a range of budgets. I have to tell you, I'm totally in love with this post and, coincidentally, we have the blue West Elm chair she's featuring in her roundup. I can't wait to use some of her tips to make it the center of a cozy reading nook of my very own - in fact the Target side table she features is on … [Read more...]
Fall Project: Set Up a Book Nook
Interested in setting up a fabulous reading nook in your home? Last year around this time MPMK put together an entire book week. We covered topics like how to find great books, how to celebrate with books, even how to craft with books, and - my favorite - how to set up a book nook. I thought I'd repost our finds today for all of you who missed it the first time around. With fall and the school year just around the corner, now is the time to start plotting a spot for your kids' very own book … [Read more...]
Book Week: Reading Spots
Book Nooks: nothing encourages reading in kids more than a cozy corner to call their own. Inspiration for these spaces abounds and shows, whether it's just a few square feet inside a closet or an entire room, every house has room for one. Today I've rounded up a super-sized group of images in the hopes of encouraging you to set up the perfect kiddo reading spot in your home. I'm doing this one look book style so click on the photos for more info. And don't forget to enter our … [Read more...]