The Coretta Scott King Award
Tuesday January 31, 2006
I was saddened to hear about the death of Coretta Scott King. According to the American Library Association, one of the purposes of the annual Coretta Scott King Award is ... Read More
Children's Book of the Day: "A Kick in the Head"
Monday January 30, 2006
As the subtitle states, "A Kick in the Head" is "An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms." The book features poems selected by poet and teacher Paul B. Janeczko. The wild ... Read More
It's Time for Children’s Books About the Chinese New Year
Sunday January 29, 2006
Today is the first day of the 2006 Chinese New Year, celebrating the Year of the Dog. Whether you plan to celebrate the Chinese New Year or just want ... Read More
Finally! I've Seen The Chronicles of Narnia Movie
Saturday January 28, 2006
This afternoon, my nine-year old grandson, Hayden, and I went to see "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." While it was my first time ... Read More
Cynthia Rylant and Suçie Stevenson Awarded First Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Thursday January 26, 2006
The first annual Theodor Seuss Geisel Award has been awarded to author Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Suçie Stevenson for their beginning reader book "Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas." ... Read More
And the Winners Are . . .
Monday January 23, 2006
On a live American Library Association Webcast this morning, the winners of some of the most important annual awards in children’s literature were announced. Winners include:
Randolph Caldecott Medal - “The ... Read More
Live Webcast of Caldecott Medal Winner and More January 23
Saturday January 21, 2006
On Monday, January 23, at 7:55 a.m. CST, you’re invited to the American Library Association’s first ever live Webcast of its annual national announcement of the award winners for the ... Read More
Mother Goose Rhymes For Fun and Learning
Friday January 20, 2006
What is the appeal of Mother Goose rhymes? Children find the rhymes and alliteration appealing and humorous. Many of the rhymes are short and easy for young children to learn. ... Read More
Harry Potter Paperback and DVD Announcements
Wednesday January 18, 2006
Scholastic annnounced today that the paperback edition of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" will be released on July 25, 2006. The first printing will be two million copies.
In a ... Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr and Other African American Freedom Fighters
Sunday January 15, 2006
Martin Luther King, Jr is featured in a number of the books on my list of recommended children's books about African American freedom fighters. These include "Portraits of African-American ... Read More
"Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters"
Friday January 13, 2006
Ten women who made a difference in the fight for civil rights are featured in "Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters," which was written by Andrea Davis ... Read More
Favorite Animal Characters Stamps Now Available
Wednesday January 11, 2006
The new pane of stamps Favorite Children's Book Animals, issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS), is now available nationwide. Two of the stamps, The Very Hungry Caterpillar ... Read More
Not Again! I'm Sick of Children's Books by Celebrities!
Monday January 9, 2006
There are so many wonderful children's picture books that get very little attention because of the increasing number of children's books "written" by celebrities and promoted excessively by publishers. So ... Read More
"Cook-A-Doodle-Doo!" and More
Thursday January 5, 2006
Have you and your children read "Cook-A-Doodle-Doo!" by sisters Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel? It's a very funny picture book for four to eight year olds, as well ... Read More
It's the Birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of “The Hobbit” and "The Lord of the Rings"
Tuesday January 3, 2006
J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892. In honor of his birthday, take a look at these recommended editions of “The Hobbit.” While not a children's book, Tolkien's ... Read More