Imagination Soup

Imagination Soup is a resource designed for parents, teachers, and librarians seeking wonderful children's books along with educational ideas and materials. My aim is to simplify your experience. If there's anything more I can assist you with, feel free to reach out!

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Imagination Soup Consulting

3 weeks ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

Imagination Soup Consulting offers 1:1 school visit coaching, done-for-you marketing services, and custom branding and social media plans for children’s book authors and illustrators. From crafting irresistible, educational school visits to creating buzz around your book launch, we help you develop your brand, grow your school visit opportunities, and sell more books. 1:1 SCHOOL VISIT CoachingBOOK Publicity + MarketingFormer award-winning teacher and literacy trainer with a Master’s in Education.
3 Outstanding New Middle Grade Books, April 2025

3 weeks ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

These three middle grade books are so good that I added them to my summer reading lists. In fact, The Cartoonist Club reminded me of the ways that art can be so beneficial to kids.
Best Earth Day Children's Books

1 month ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

Since 1970, we have been celebrating Earth Day on April 22. Every year, we continue to educate the next generations about valuing our Earth and its nature, including animals, endangered species, and environmental issues like pollution and recycling. One of the best ways to educate our kids is to start with children’s books; Earth Day picture books and middle grade books like these!(You knew I was going to say that, didn’t you?)Eco Girl by Ken Wilson-MaxEve loves the baobab trees.
10 Excellent Middle Grade Biographies

1 month ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

I love sharing middle grade biographies of ordinary and inspirational people who achieved extraordinary things with middle grade readers who are ages 9 to 12. Introducing children to these real-life heroes captivates kids and teaches them that one person can do big things. These books are narrative nonfiction and informational fiction, written as captivating stories that draw kids in with factual information and captivating anecdotes and stories.
15 Magical Middle Grade Fantasy Books for Tweens

1 month ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

If you’re searching for the best middle grade fantasy books for your readers, I’m excited to share my favorite recommendations for kids ages 9 to 12. I’ve personally read and reviewed every one of these books to help you find the best, age-appropriate, well-written titles. I’m a former teacher with a Master’s in Education, a parent of two, an experienced book reviewer of 15+ years, and an avid reader.
21 Excellent New Picture Books, April 2025

1 month ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

Wowza, does April have a lot of excellent picture books! I wanted to stop reviewing books at about ten, but there were too many good picture books this month, I kept going. You’ll find funny, heartwarming, and lyrical stories that will engage your readers and keep them hooked. Happy reading!A Cup of Quiet written by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson NATURE’S SOUNDSLyrical and sensory, this is a meditative exploration of the sense of sound in nature.
Seven Notable New Middle Grade Books, March 2025

1 month ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

Who wants a good middle grade book? I know that I’ve been struggling to get hooked on a good book lately, maybe you have, too. But good news! I found seven new middle grade books that I liked — and recommend six of them. (*The last book on this list I wanted to share but it’s not actually as middle grade as the publishers would like you to believe.)I hope you and your readers will find at least one good book to read next from this list.
Incredible New Nonfiction Children's Books, March 2025

1 month ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

I love this batch of nonfiction books for kids with some fabulous titles about animals and the environment, just in time for Spring and Earth Day. You’ll also find a few biographies, poetry books, and a book about neurodiversity. Little Robin’s Book of Birds written and illustrated by Yuval Zommer (ages 1 – 4) BIRDSFollow Little Robin throughout one day as she finds other birds like hummingbirds, flamingos, and owls.
10 Notable New Chapter Books, March 2025

1 month ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

Ready for new 2025 chapter books? I have some good choices for your readers, from fantasy to realistic, adventure to mystery. Chapter books range from upper first-grade reading level to about third-grade reading level, but how do you know which ones are right for your reader? Flip through a sample of these new 2025 chapter books and notice the size of the text, the amount of illustrations, and finally, the actual words on the page. That will give you a hint of what age the book is geared for.
15 New Picture Books, March 2025

2 months ago | imaginationsoup.net | Melissa Taylor

March picture books bring us SO MANY funny read alouds plus books about words, hair, and weather, just to name a few. You’re going to love this list of new books. A Chest Full of Words writtenby Rebecca Gugger, illustrated by Simon Rothlisberger, and translated by Tim Mohr WORDSOscar learns the power and delight of words in this delightful, must-read story that is perfect for young writers.