Children's Books about Bullies and Bullying
Friday July 29, 2005
Sharing children's books about the experiences of other children with bullies and bullying can help your child cope with bullies and understand how wrong it is to bully others. ... Read More
Sunflowers and Picture Books About Gardens
Thursday July 28, 2005
Seeing all of the sunflowers blooming in our back yard reminded me of several of the books on my Top Picks list of Children's Picture Books About Gardens and Gardening. ... Read More
Harry Potter 6 Trivia Quiz - No Spoilers!
Wednesday July 27, 2005
How much do you know about Harry Potter 6, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," just from reading about it? Test yourself by taking my Harry Potter 6 Trivia Quiz. ... Read More
Author Mem Fox on the Importance of Reading Aloud to Your Child
Tuesday July 26, 2005
Mem Fox has a passion for teaching, writing, and literacy. Her first picture book, "Possum Magic," was published in 1983 and remains the best selling picture book in Fox's ... Read More
Spotlight on Canadian Author Jean Little
Monday July 25, 2005
One of my favorite children's authors is Jean Little, a Canadian who is internationally known for her children's books. My two favorite Jean Little books for 9 to 12 ... Read More
Top 10 Children's Books About Starting School
Sunday July 24, 2005
School supplies are already on sale in stores, and school will be starting in less than a month. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or ... Read More
Hooray for Dr Seuss!
Friday July 22, 2005
My daughter and two grandchildren and I just returned from seeing a terrific performance of "Seussical" at Music Theatre of Wichita. After an evening of entertainment based on Dr Seuss ... Read More
Spotlight on Cynthia Rylant
Thursday July 21, 2005
The talented Cynthia Rylant writes award winning children's books for a wide range of ages. Her children's books range from picture books for young children to novels for older ... Read More
A Challenge for Harry Potter Fans
Wednesday July 20, 2005
Classic Literature Guide Esther Lombardi has issued a challenge for Harry Potter fans:
The Harry Potter series is filled with a number of remarkable creatures, many of which have appeared in ... Read More
Have You Read It? Rate "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
Sunday July 17, 2005
Happily, I was able to buy a copy of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" despite having neglected to preorder it. While I haven't finished it yet, I have already ... Read More
It's Not Too Late to Find a Harry Potter 6 Party and Buy "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
Friday July 15, 2005
It's not to late to find a Harry Potter 6 party to go to tonight. If you are at a bookstore party, copies of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" ... Read More
Children’s Picture Books About Gardens and Gardening
Wednesday July 13, 2005
Two of the best things about summer are the beautiful flowers and the fresh vegetables that come straight from the garden. There are a lot of excellent children's picture books ... Read More
While You Are Waiting For Harry Potter 6
Tuesday July 12, 2005
Whether you are eagerly awaiting the July 16th release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" or wondering what all the fuss is about, you should find something of interest ... Read More
"Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Writers"
Monday July 11, 2005
If your older elementary or middle school child enjoys writing poetry or wants to learn to write poetry, I recommend:
"Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out" ... Read More
Scholastic Reveals Back Cover Art for Harry Potter 6
Saturday July 9, 2005
Scholastic has released Mary GrandPre's artwork for the back cover of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." According to the publisher,
The back cover depicts Ron and Hermione as ... Read More
Summer Fun with Aesop's Fables
Thursday July 7, 2005
There's a lot of wit and wisdom in Aesop's Fables. Let your older kids exercise their reading and thinking skills, as well as their creativity, by reading one of the ... Read More
For Readers and Aspiring Writers of Children's Books About Jewish Life and Culture
Wednesday July 6, 2005
The Association of Jewish Libraries has announced the twenty-first annual Sydney Taylor Manuscript Competition for aspiring authors of children's books for readers ages 8-11. According to the AJL, "The story ... Read More
Mother Goose Rules!
Tuesday July 5, 2005
What is the appeal of Mother Goose nursery rhymes? Children find the rhymes and alliteration appealing and humorous. Many of the rhymes are short and easy for children to learn. ... Read More
Find a Harry Potter 6 Party or Plan Your Own
Monday July 4, 2005
Did you know that there's information online about more than 2,000 Harry Potter 6 parties to celebrate the July 16, 2005 release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"? The ... Read More