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Elizabeth's Children's Books Blog December 2005 Archive

By Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com Guide to Children's Books since 2000

Holiday Books Add to the Festivities

Sunday December 25, 2005
From "Winter Lights: A Season in Poems & Quilts," which celebrates all the winter holidays as well as the winter season, to books about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, children's books ... Read More

Children's Books - Good Gifts for 9-12 Year Olds

Wednesday December 21, 2005
If you are looking for gifts for 9-12 year olds, take a look at Top 10 Harry Potter Books and Other Gifts for the Ultimate Fan Books by Sharon Creech Poetry Books Books About ... Read More

Children's Books About Hanukkah

Tuesday December 20, 2005
For children's books about this major Jewish holiday, see my Top Picks list of recommended children's books about Hanukkah. The books range from "The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories of ... Read More

Recommended Children's Books About Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa

Monday December 19, 2005
As you look for children's books about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, take a look at these books. I recommend them because of the quality of the writing and illustrations, and ... Read More

Tomie dePaola and His Christmas Picture Books

Saturday December 17, 2005
Children's book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola has more than 200 books to his credit. A number of his books have a Christmas theme. Two of them, "The First Christmas" ... Read More

Danger! Children's Books For Little Ones Recalled

Thursday December 15, 2005
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Advantage Publishers Group, has announced the recall of three children's books. About 41,000 books are included in the voluntary recall. The ... Read More

Join Our Discussion of "The Chronicles of Narnia"

Tuesday December 13, 2005
As I mentioned in my article "The Chronicles of Narnia” and “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” FAQs there are a lot of Christian references in "The Chronicles of ... Read More

The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe FAQs

Monday December 12, 2005
Who was C.S. Lewis? Did he write The Chronicles of Narnia as a Christian allegory? Why is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe both the first book and ... Read More

Spotlight on Candlewick Press

Sunday December 11, 2005
Candlewick Press is an award winning, independent publisher of children's books for all ages, from brand new readers to older children. Candlewick's authors and illustrators include Avi, Anthony Browne, Lucy ... Read More

Holiday Gift Ideas - Children's Books!

Thursday December 8, 2005
A children's book can be a terrific gift, particularly if the book is by a child's favorite author or on a topic of special interest to the child. Here are ... Read More

Recommended Hanukkah Books for Children

Tuesday December 6, 2005
For children's books about this major Jewish holiday, see my Top Picks list of recommended children's Hanukkah books. They include a board book for little ones, a chapter book ... Read More

Too Cold To Go Out? Stay Inside and Enjoy Poetry for Children

Sunday December 4, 2005
When it's cold and dismal outside, it's fun to snuggle up inside with a cup of hot cholcolate and a good book. I particularly like poetry for family read-alouds. ... Read More

Coming Soon! Postage Stamps Based on Children's Books

Thursday December 1, 2005
I was intrigued to learn from the Publisher's Weekly children's books enewsletter that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is issuing a pane of stamps January 11 that features animal ... Read More
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