If you have children, you probably already know about popular picture book creator Jan Brett, who has more than 33 million books in print. Her picture book, The Three ... Read More

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Since I love dogs and New York City, I'm particularly pleased with Ankle Soup, the new addition to my ... Read More

The children's picture book John Henry combines a fascinating tale by Julius Lester with award-winning artwork by Jerry Pinkney. The book was designated a Caldecott Honor Book for excellence ... Read More

Can you believe 2008 is the 46th anniversary of the publication of the first Berenstain Bears book? That's right. The Big Honey Hunt was first published in 1962. ... Read More

It's beginning to feel a lot like winter. While I look forward to the winter holidays, I don't look forward to ice, slush, and runny noses. Celebrate winter with your ... Read More

If you read all of the responses to my blog about Twilight asking what age range the Twilight series is appropriate for, you will see a variety of answers. For ... Read More

Handmade Christmas gifts are always a hit, and there's still time for your kids to learn to knit scarves or other simple gifts. If you are looking for a ... Read More

With money tight for many families, it's nice to know that it's possible to find children's books at bargain prices. I shop at our public library's used bookstore and ... Read More

All across Canada this week, authors, illustrators, and storytellers are visiting communities as part of the annual TD Canadian Children's Book Week celebration. Schools, public libraries, bookstores, and community centers ... 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

Reeve Lindbergh's children's book In Every Tiny Grain of Sand: A Child's Book of Prayers and Praise was published in by Candlewick Press. The selections in the book are ... Read More

If your kids have read The Tale of Despereaux, the 2004 Newbery Medal winner by Kate DiCamillo, they are probably eagerly awaiting the movie, an animated version of this entertaining ... Read More

Veterans Day honors all of the men and women in the U.S. military and their families for their sacrifices on behalf of the United States of America. Today, as ... Read More

November is National Adoption Month. Celebrate 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 ... Read More

Did you know that November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month? Alzheimer's disease affects the entire family. It's hard to explain to young children what has happened to their grandfather or ... Read More

According to the official 2008 proclamation by the President of the United States, "During National American Indian Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich ancestry of American Indians and Alaska Natives ... Read More

What's the latest in children's books? What books published this fall are creating some buzz? Many of them are sequels or follow-ups. Sequels include Christopher Paolini's Brisingr, ... Read More

While your children can learn a lot from Childrens's Books about Elections and Voting, they will learn even more from your example. If you haven't already voted, be sure ... Read More

There are so many events and observances in November that I have created a special November 2008 Calendar of Children's Books for you to let you know about some of ... Read More

If you are looking for a bilingual children's picture book about the Day of the Dead, I have one to recommend. It's A Gift for Abuelita: Celebrating the Day of ... Read More