I just finished reading the Executive Summary of the latest National Endowment for the Arts report on reading. I was troubled to read these disturbing conclusions - American ... Read More

Cold weather, wind, snow, slush, snowmen, sledding, and runny noses are some of the signs of winter in our part of the country. Celebrate winter with your kids, both the ... Read More

All around the world Jewish children and their families are getting ready to celebrate Hanukkah, which begins at sundown on Tuesday, December 4, and continues for 8 days. Celebrate Hanukkah, ... Read More

To help you in your search for children's Christmas books, Hanukkah books, and Kwanzaa books, as well as other seasonal books, I have updated and expanded Before You Buy Children's ... Read More

We had a light dusting of snow the other day so I decided it's time to talk about children's books about winter and snow. Children love snow, and not ... Read More

The children's Christmas picture book Queen of Christmas is one of my favorites because of the illustrations by Mary Engelbreit and because the book takes a humorous look at a ... Read More

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you are looking for a quiet after-dinner activity, why not read some children's Thanksgiving books to your kids or ... Read More

Check out my brief reviews of some of the best children's books about Thanksgiving. The books range from the nonfiction book 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving to humorous children's ... Read More

According to an article on the Guardian Unlimited site, the Chinese edition of Harry Potter Book 7, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was released on October 28. More than ... Read More

Often referred to as Sweden's best-known author, Astrid Lindgren gained international fame for her children's books, particularly those about Pippi Longstocking. Astrid Lindgren was born on November 14, 1907. When ... Read More

It's time to celebrate Children's Book Week. Many public libraries have special displays and programs focusing on this year's Children's Book Week theme, Rise Up Reading. One of ... Read More

Financier and philanthropist Sir John Marks Templeton once said, "How wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn thanksgiving at an early age." Reeve ... Read More

Children's Book Week will be celebrated in the United States and Canada this month. This is the last year that Children's Book Week in the U.S. will be celebrated the ... Read More

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts is celebrating its fifth anniverary this month. Artist and writer Eric Carle is the creator of numerous award ... Read More

It's National Family Literacy Day and a good time to remember the impact that parents can have on children's love of reading. See 10 Resolutions for Parents for tips ... Read More