J.K. Rowling Making Some Progress on Harry Potter Book 7
Wednesday November 29, 2006
To find out what J.K. Rowling has been saying lately about writing Harry Potter Book 7, see Harry Potter Book 7 Facts. If your children are Harry Potter fans, what ... Read More
2006 Governor General’s Literary Awards Announced
Monday November 27, 2006
The Canada Council for the Arts has announced the four winners of the 2006 Governor General’s Literary Awards for children’s literature. For English-language books, William Gilkerson of Mahone Bay, ... Read More
Guides to Children’s Books = Great Holiday Gifts for Parents and Teachers
Saturday November 25, 2006
If you are looking for a holiday gift for a parent or teacher, here are several children's books that I recommend:
The Read-Aloud Handbook: 2006-2007 Edition
The New York Times Parent's Guide ... Read More
The First Noel - A Pop-up Book and A Christmas Centerpiece
Friday November 24, 2006
Like many families, we start our Christmas decorating right after Thanksgiving. This year, I again plan to use a very special children's Christmas book as one of my table ... Read More
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Movie and Game News
Wednesday November 22, 2006
While we all wait impatiently for J.K. Rowling to finish Harry Potter Book 7, there is something to look forward to. On July 13, 2007, both the movie version of ... Read More
M.T. Anderson Wins National Book Award
Friday November 17, 2006
The National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards, has announced the 2006 Award winners. The winner in the Young People’s Literature category is The Astonishing Life of Octavian ... Read More
More Books, Please!
Thursday November 16, 2006
In keeping with this year's Children's Book Week theme, More Books, Please!, I thought I'd highlight some of the information on children's books that you can find on the Parenting ... Read More
Selecting Children's and YA Books About Native Americans
Wednesday November 15, 2006
Did you know that November is National American Indian Heritage Month? According to the presidential proclamation, "During National American Indian Heritage Month, we honor the generations of American Indians and ... Read More
Children's Books That Celebrate America
Saturday November 11, 2006
Celebrate America in Poetry and Art is one of ten books on my Top Picks of Children's Books That Celebrate America. The children's books on my Top Picks list ... Read More
Celebrate National Adoption Month with Children's Books
Sunday November 5, 2006
Celebrate National Adoption Month with children's books about adoption. There are not a great many children's books about adoption for beginning readers. However, Canadian author Jean Little has written an ... Read More
Children's Books About Cars, Trucks, and Diggers
Saturday November 4, 2006
There's something about cars, trucks, ditch diggers, and fire trucks that's very appealing to children. Consequently, there are lots of picture books about them. Take a look at my ... Read More
November Calendar of Children's Books
Wednesday November 1, 2006
Check out my Calendar of Children's Books for children's books and other resources related to upcoming holidays and events. You'll find children's books listed by the month and event. ... Read More