I love this time of year (well not the weather cause that stinks) but the UPS man who brings new product daily.  Every time I open a box I think I am the luckiest person in the world.  The smell of the new books and the crisp pages of  new titles that I have only seen briefly. Then the excitement of which one I will read first.  So today I picked a new series by Ron Roy… Calendar Mysteries for 2 and 3 graders.  It has a 2.4 reading level and is very similar to his A-Z Mysteries.  “January Joker” is true to itself as the kids discover what they think might be alien tracks along with strange yellow lights.  As they discover the truth in the end, the junior sleuths never have a boring moment along the way.  Beginning readers will love the suspense and have fun guessing as they read.  This would be an easy writing example to have kids finish or make predictions.  February Friend and March Mischief are the next two books in the series.

Happy Reading!

Nothing is more frustrating then having a passion for something and not being able to share it with others.  I love books, not just certain books but pretty much all books.  They take me places that I wouldn’t ever dream of, they paint pictures in my brain that I may never see and they truely can give me that “Calgon” take me away experience. Join us this month as we ask you to share your love with us and stop into The Reading Tree.  We need you and thank you in advance for your support of your local bookstore.  We love you!

We are excited to announce our March is Reading Month Video Contest beginning today through March 15, 2010.  This is open to all middle and high school students(individuals or groups) who want to create a 1-3 minute video clip promoting The Reading Tree and their favorite books.  Winner will receive $100 for best video.  See www.readingtreebooks.com for complete information.

A big Thanks goes out to the awesome readers at Crossroads Middle School who I had the privilage of meeting with this morning.  They all shared their favorite reads, wow they were so passionate.  What a great way to start off the weekend.  Some of their favorites include, Holes, Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, 39 Clues, Beautiful Creatures, Brisingr, and The Compound.  Keep on Reading!

Since this weekend is calling for bone-chilling temperatures, turn off the TV & snuggle up with a good book.  Make this a family affair…think living room fire lit, hot chocolate ready, blankets & pillows out, and everyone gathering with a good book.  This will be a wonderful way to bond, encourage reading & quiet time and enjoy a new book (or finish an old one that has been gathering dust on your bedside table!)

Warm up & enjoy your weekend!

We are so excited to share our passion for children’s books with you. Our physical store has been around for 6 years and born out of the love of an educator and an obsession for books. The Reading Tree is every parent’s friend, a teacher’s lifeline and kid’s fairy godmother, we will do all we can to share new books and get you excited about the world of children’s literature.