Spotlight on the Children's Book Council
Thursday July 31, 2003
Whether you are a writer, illustrator, parent, teacher, or librarian, you will find lots of helpful resources on the website of the Children's Book Council. These include information about ... Read More
Winners All!
Wednesday July 30, 2003
If you are looking for excellent books for children, be sure to consider the winners of the Caldecott and Newbery awards, as well as the Coretta Scott King award winners. ... Read More
Kane/Miller Independent Publisher
Tuesday July 29, 2003
If you are love picture books and want to give your children a chance to experience books from other countries, you will want to know about Kane/Miller, an independent American ... Read More
Harry Potter Discussions Made Easy
Monday July 28, 2003
Since the About Children's Books site has a number of discussions going about Harry Potter, I have made it easier for you to find them by setting up a special ... Read More
The UK Latest on Harry Potter
Sunday July 27, 2003
If you'd like to know what they're saying about "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" in the UK, check out all of the information on the Harry Potter ... Read More
Theme Read Alouds
Friday July 25, 2003
If you are looking for read alouds on a wide variety of themes for K-2 children, check out Marci McGowan's site. The first grade teacher includes booklists on the ... Read More
Summer Reading for Kids
Thursday July 24, 2003
NPR (National Public Radio) has a nice feature article on books for kids on its web site. The article not only includes cover art and a brief description of ... Read More
Bedtime Board Books
Wednesday July 23, 2003
I recently received an email request for books to help very young children settle down at bedtime. Here are some I recommend. Let me know your recommendations of ... Read More
"Holes": The Movie, Book, and Author
Tuesday July 22, 2003
The movie version of the wildly popular book "Holes" has been a hit with upper elementary and middle school kids. The author of "Holes," Louis Sachar, has written ... Read More
Read Alouds Updated
Monday July 21, 2003
If you are interested in knowing more about children's books that are good read alouds, the reasons it is important to read aloud, and suggestions for doing it well, check ... Read More
Maurice Sendak Wins Again
Thursday July 17, 2003
Author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, who has won numerous awards for his children's books, received another award this spring. He and Austrian author Austrian author Christine Noestlinger shared the ... Read More
Astrid Lindgren Remembered
Tuesday July 15, 2003
Did you know that the Swedish government has established the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for Literature in memory of the popular Swedish author. Astrid Lindgren, author of the Pippi ... Read More
Searching for Blogs
Sunday July 13, 2003
As you can see, each About site now use blogs (Web logs) like this one to provide you with the latest information about online resources and news related to its ... Read More
Sites Worth Visiting
Thursday July 10, 2003
Beverly Cleary is a favorite author of mine. In August, when we visit Portland, Oregon, I am looking forward to visiting the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children. ... Read More
The Latest on Harry Potter
Monday July 7, 2003
Since my recent article about "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," J.K. Rowling's latest book has continued to generate a lot of excitement. As Publishers Weekly online ... Read More
Cinderella, Cinderella
Saturday July 5, 2003
There are some terrific online resources that focus on Cinderella stories from around the world. You can find the text of some of the stories online as well as ... Read More
Let It Snow!
Friday July 4, 2003
If the summer heat is getting to you and your kids, maybe it's time to think snow with "The Snowy Day," the award winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats. ... Read More
Happy Fourth of July!
Friday July 4, 2003
It's hot and sunny here in Kansas - a perfect day to celebrate Independence Day with picnics, pool parties, and children's books. It's important for our children to know ... Read More
The Extraordinary Tomie dePaola
Wednesday July 2, 2003
Tomie dePaola is an award winning children's author and illustrator, with more than 200 books to his credit. In addition to illustrating all of these books, dePaola is also ... Read More