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Elizabeth's Children's Books Blog March 2006 Archive

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

Harry Potter Book 6 and Harry Potter Book Seven

Wednesday March 29, 2006
According to the BBC, the public has voted Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince the book of the year at the British Book Awards. When asked about Harry ... Read More

Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion

Saturday March 25, 2006
If you are looking for a very special book to enjoy as your family prepares for Passover, I recommend Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion. This beautiful children's book ... Read More

Children's Books Adults Will Love

Thursday March 23, 2006
There are a lot of children's books adults will love. They include Ed Young's Beyond the Great Mountains: A Visual Poem About China and Unwitting Wisdom: An Anthology of Aesop's ... Read More

All About Cinderella

Tuesday March 21, 2006
There are some excellent online resources that focus on Cinderella stories from around the world. You can find the texts of some of the stories online as well as ... Read More

Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Winner Announced

Wednesday March 15, 2006
This year's winners of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for Literature is American author Katherine Paterson. Two of Paterson's children's novels, Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob I Have Loved ... Read More

News! Final Book Coming in Series by Lemony Snicket

Monday March 13, 2006
HarperCollins announced today that the thirteenth and final book in the wildly popular A Series of Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snicket will be published October 13, 2006. According to ... Read More

Top 10 Children's Easter Books

Wednesday March 8, 2006
When I visited my favorite bookstore today, I was surprised to see children's Easter books already on display alongside the St. Patrick's Day display of Irish Folktales and Fairy Tales. ... Read More

Spotlight on Independent Publisher Candlewick Press

Friday March 3, 2006
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

Harry Potter Book 7: What Will Happen to Harry?

Thursday March 2, 2006
What do you think will happen to Harry Potter in the seventh, and final, book in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series? There are several discussions about Harry Potter Book ... Read More
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