The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 07, 2023

Looking for a series for kids? From humor to mystery to creativity, here are eight addictive series to get the youngsters in your life excited about reading. We'll tell you everything you need to know to pick the perfect series for your young readers.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • October 03, 2023

For kids who enjoy the thrill of a hair-raising yarn, ghost stories and paranormal adventures can be just the thing that motivates them to pick up a book. As part of our ongoing celebration of the spooky season, here are thirteen eerie middle-grade reads to set the mood of the season.  

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 19, 2023

Coming out September 26, The Chalice of the Gods is the sixth installment in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Preorder your copy now! If you're new to Percy Jackson, consider this your guide to what has become a vast franchise for middle-grade and young-adult readers.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • September 05, 2023

Got a kid who loves to learn? Or maybe you're struggling to get your little ones to embrace the idea that learning is fun! Either way, we've got you covered with this roundup of twenty-eight engaging nonfiction books covering a variety of topics and a range of ages.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 20, 2023

Change is hard for all of us, especially kids who may be facing big transitions for the first time. As we head into a new season, here's a roundup of twelve picture books to help little ones deal with a changing world.   

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 03, 2022

Spring is almost here! It’s a time of hope and renewal. Celebrate the changing season alongside your kids with these great reads featuring growing plants, baby animals, wild weather and spring celebrations.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 01, 2022

Valentine's Day is about more than romance. As we head into February, we are celebrating all forms of love, from family ties to favorite friends to small, everyday acts of kindness for everyone in our communities. Here are some of our favorite picture books for our littlest love bugs.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 01, 2021

Prolific middle grade author Dav Pilkey's newest series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is sure to inspire creativity in aspiring young comics. A series is a great way to get kids hooked on the experience of literary immersion. Here we highlight some of the more robust series that burgeoning booklovers won’t be able to put down.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 29, 2019

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • November 20, 2019

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are excited to highlight ten excellent books by Indigenous American authors. From picture books to young adult novels, these volumes have been chosen for their ability to intrigue, inspire, and inform.

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