These important and inspiring books are great reads for kids from grade 5 on up, not just because of how they’ll help kids better understand the challenges of some of their peers, but because they’re just plain great books: filled with interesting relatable characters and involving stories. Mockingbird (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $5.98) THE … Read more
Today’s Amazon Free App of the Day is Cut the Rope: Time Travel HD (4.5/5 stars, all ages). From Amazon: With two cute monsters to feed in each level, Cut the Rope: Time Travel is twice the fun but familiar to play. If you like Cut the Rope, you’ll love Cut the Rope: Time Travel! … Read more
Tweens will enjoy following the funny, relatable adventures of Derek Fallon as he navigates those tricky years between ages 9-12, when you’re not a little kid anymore but not quite a teenager, either. My Life as a Book – The My Life series 1 (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $4.96) Summer’s finally here, and Derek … Read more
The Mr. Terupt trilogy follows a group of seven kids from fifth through seventh grades, illustrating how the guidance and influence of one very special teacher helps them to face and overcome their very different challenges. Because of Mr. Terupt (5/5 stars, currently priced at $5.70) Features seven narrators, each with a unique story, and … Read more
Today’s Amazon Free App of the Day is Super Stickman Golf Ad-Free (4.5/5 stars, all ages, free TODAY ONLY). From Amazon: Super Stickman Golf isn’t golf the way you know it; it’s actually a physics puzzler nicely blended with the challenges and themes of traditional golf. Super Stickman Golf offers something golfers have only dreamt … Read more
FlipPix Jigsaw – Notes (4.25/5 stars, all ages, free TODAY ONLY) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day. From Amazon: FlipPix Jigsaw – Notes brings together some favorite players in our musical landscape: the piano, violins, bells, the sax, trumpets, and even the bongos! Do you have a favorite? Take a look to see … Read more
Kids making the transition from child to teen will be inspired by the adolescent heroes in these books. Whether facing the trials of Hurricane Katrina, the loneliness of having a Dad who’s deployed with the military far away, or learning to give others the benefit of the doubt, these kids come through with character and … Read more
Piano Master (4/5 stars, all ages, free TODAY ONLY) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day. From Amazon: Piano Master is a music game, just follow the notes on the screen and you will be able to play many famous songs. For a better play experience a display size of at least 4 inches … Read more