I can’t stress enough how much older kids still like picture books. Some picture books are designed specifically with older kids in mind. That’s what these are. Christmas Picture books for older kids. Though young ones will still enjoy them too.

We can learn a lot from Ella Fitzgerald. She was a bold woman who followed her dreams despite many challenges. When listening to the audiobook, I caught my daughter drumming her hands. This inspired me to create a snare drum for her out of recycled materials.

This is my tried and true list of authors I recommend to hesitant young readers. If a child you know is struggling with reading, try something from one of the authors mentioned and I hope you will see that child discover the joy of reading.