You may not be aware that many common sayings come from Aesop's fables. "Look before you leap." "Don't put off for tomorrow what you should do today." "Appearances can be deceiving." ... Read More

While we're waiting for Harry Potter Book Seven, we at least have a Harry Potter movie to look forward to. Take a look at the article in The Scotsman ... Read More

Are you ready for Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner With your Child on Monday, September 28? Family Day is a "national effort to promote parental engagement as ... Read More

Have your kids started watching the new daily Curious George TV show on PBS? For more about the series for three to five year olds, see About Guide to Kids ... Read More

After several really bad movies based on Dr. Seuss books, I was encouraged to see photos of the animated version of Horton Hears A Who that's now in production. I ... Read More

September 13, 2006 would have been Roald Dahl's 90th birthday, and in the UK, the first ever Roald Dahl Day is being held. Roald Dahl's books have entertained generations ... Read More

Two of the burning that Harry Potter fans have about Harry Potter Book 7 are, "Will any of the main characters die?" Will Harry Potter live or die?" Thanks ... Read More

Lemony Snicket's new book, The Beatrice Letters, which delves into some of the mysteries involving A Series of Unfortunate Events and Lemony Snicket, is now in bookstores. In addition, if ... Read More

One of the best ways to encourage your children to enjoy books is to read aloud to them on a regular basis. For tips on how to do this ... Read More

According to BBC News, readers discovered an error in the first Bloomsbury hardback edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It seems that Hermione Granger was credited with top ... Read More