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Elizabeth's Children's Books Blog May 2008 Archive

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

What Are Your Five Most Important Books?

Friday May 30, 2008
Author Jane Yolen, the award-winning author of more several hundred children’s books, is spotlighted in a Newsweek feature, A Life in Books, in which Yolen shares the five books that ... Read More

Children's Books Buzz: What's New? Hot? Next?

Tuesday May 27, 2008
What's new in children's books? What are the bestselling books? Are more movie versions of children's books coming? Which ones? In order to keep you up-to-date on some of the ... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend: A Time for Family and Remembrance

Friday May 23, 2008
Memorial Day weekend is a time for family and remembrance. If you are looking for a children's picture book about remembering those who died in war, I recommend The Wall, by ... Read More

Astound Your Kids! Create Customized Reading Lists

Thursday May 22, 2008
One of the fastest ways to obtain an annotated list of children's books based on your child's reading level and interests is to make your own. Did you know ... Read More

It's Reading Is Fun Week: Reading Is Fundamental

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the largest nonprofit literacy organization in the United States, invites everyone to celebrate Reading Is Fun Week. In addition to its literacy programs across the ... Read More

Celebrate Mother's Day with Kids' Books and More

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Have you ever thought of children's books as Mother's Day gifts? It can be hard to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for a beloved mother or grandmother. Sometimes, ... Read More

It's Jewish Heritage Week

Monday May 5, 2008
Celebrate Jewish Heritage Week, May 4-10, with Children's Books About Jewish Life and Culture. Learn about the Sydney Taylor Book Awards (current winners), created "to encourage the publication of outstanding ... Read More
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