GuideReviews Index

The Last Dragon, A Fantasy Novel by Silvana de Mari
The Last Dragon by Silvana de Mari is a fantasy novel for tweens. I recommend The Last Dragon by Silvana de Mari for ages 9-12 because this fantasy novel has an intriguing plot and a sympathetic main character.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
Children's Fiction Book Review: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly features a strong female character growing up in Texas in 1899. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly is historical fiction that will appeal to tweens and teens.

Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland
Children's Book Review: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your child by reading Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, the picture book biography written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, the creator of more than 200 children's books. The picture book by Tomie dePaola also include legends about St. Patrick.

Keats's Neighborhood
"Keats's Neighborhood" is a compilation of ten children's picture books by Ezra Jack Keats, including his Caldecott Medal winner "The Snowy Day," plus essays about Ezra Jack Keats and his depictions of minority children and urban life in his children's picture books; if you are looking for a book to read aloud to your three to seven year old child, "Keats's Neighborhood" is an excellent choice.

Los Gatos Black on Halloween
This Halloween picture book with its creepy illustrations and poems will appeal to 8-12 year olds who love Halloween picture books and poems about ghouls, ghosts, werewolves and other creepy things.

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Your child will probably want you to read the classic, 1964 Caldecott Medal winning, picture book "Where the Wild Things Are," by Maurice Sendak, again and again.

"Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury"
If you are looking for a special book for your child, "Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury" is a beautiful oversize children's picture book, containing seven of her most popular children's stories.