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Children’s Books for January 2011 Holidays and Events
If you are looking for children's books related to January 2010 holidays and events, you'll find them here on the January 2011 Calendar of Children's Books. These include books for Martin Luther King Day, books for the 100th day of school (100 days of school), stories by children's authors with January birthdays and information about some of the children's book awards announced in January, including the Caldecott Medal, the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Book Awards.
Children’s Books for February 2011 Holidays and Events
If you are looking for children's books related to February 2011 holidays and events, you'll find them here on the February 2011 Calendar of Children's Books. These include children's books for Valentine's Day, Black History Month, African American History Month, Library Lovers Month, and children's book author birthdays.
Children's Books for March 2011 Holidays and Events
In the March calendar of children's books, you'll find children's books about St. Patrick's Day, Dr. Seuss and Dr. Seuss' birthday, as well as much more. The 2011 March calendar of children's books features reviews of children's books and articles related to holidays and other events in March 2011.
All About Dr. Seuss
Here are links to reviews of children's books (The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who! and more), biographical information and other resources related to Dr. Seuss written and compiled by Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com Guide to Children's Books. Articles include a brief biography of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), cover art, and more.
Christmas Classics for Kids and Families
Christmas Classics - Christmas classics include classic Christmas stories, classic Christmas movies and music, as well as classic Christmas recipes. A classic Christmas for kids includes family traditions.
December 2010 Calendar of Children's Books
Here's the December 2010 calendar of children's holiday books - children's Christmas books, children's Hanukkah books, and children's Kwanzaa books. Find out about some of the best children's books for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa on the December calendar of children's holiday books, including many fine children's Christmas picture books.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series - Here's an overview of the enormously popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and other Wimpy Kid Books, all by Jeff Kinney. There are five Diary of a Wimpy Kid books in the series. Another Wimpy Kid book is The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary. Still another Wimpy Kid Book is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book. Tweena and young teens love the Wimpy Kid series.
November 2010 Calendar of Children's Books
The November 2010 Calendar of Children's Books contains articles, reviews of children's books, and reading lists of books for children and teens all related to November 2010 events such as Thanksgiving. Use this November 2010 calendar of children's books to find kids' books about elections and voting, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and other November events.
The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan
The Heroes of Olympus is another excellent series for kids and teens by author Rick Riordan, whose Percy Jackson and the Olympians is an enormously popular series of fantasy novels for kids and teens.
The Kane Chronicles
The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan is a new book series, which begins with The Red Pyramid. The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, is full of adventure and Egyptian Mythology.
Homemade Halloween Costumes Based on Children’s Books
If you'd like to make Halloween costumes for your kids that are based on children's books, here are a number of easy to make Halloween costumes for kids. Some are even no-sew Halloween costumes. They include a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Halloween costume and a very easy to make Pippi Longstocking Halloween costume.
The Extraordinary Tomie dePaola
Find the perfect book for your child by taking a look at the work of award winning children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, who has over 200 children's books to his credit, including folktales, Mother Goose rhymes, Bible stories, books about Stregna Nona, and his own life at 26 Fairmount Avenue.
October 2010 Calendar of Children's Books
The October 2010 calendar of children's books includes recommended children's books related to October 2010 occasions and events, including Banned Books Week, Teen Read Week and Halloween. Besides Banned Books Week, Teen Read Week and Halloween on the October 2010 calendar of children's books, you will also find October birthdays of children’s book authors and illustrators.
Hunger Games Trilogy
Hunger Games Trilogy - The Hunger Games trilogy consists of The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The three books in the Hunger Games trilogy appeal to 12-18 year olds, as well as adults. Reluctant readers also enjoy the Hunger Games trilogy.
The Harry Potter Controversy
Harry Potter Controversy - What is the Harry Potter controversy? With the release of each Harry Potter book for children has come controversy, challenges and book banning attempts. How are people responding to the Harry Potter controversy? What are people saying and doing as they either support the series or support banning Harry Potter.
All About Book Banning and Children's Books
Learn all about book banning and censorship of children's books, as well as book banning and censorship of books for teens. Who are the people who want to ban children's books and/or young adult books? What's the process for challenging a book? What children's books have been challenged in the last few years? What do you need to know about book banning and censorship of children's books?
Judy Moody Author Megan McDonald: An Interview
Judy Moody and her brother, Stink, are popular characters in the Judy Moody books and the books about Stink by author Megan McDonald. In this interview with author Megan McDonald, learn about the Judy Moody series, the Stink series, McDonald’s interests and her life as an author.
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer Movie
The first Judy Moody movie, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, is based on the very popular Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald. Learn all about the Judy Moody movie, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, in this interview with the author of the Judy Moody series, Megan McDonald. Megan McDonald is also one of two scriptwriters for Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer. Kids who love the Judy Moody series about third grader about Judy Moody, will want to see the Judy Moody movie.
They're Burning Books Again
Harry Potter Book Burning and More - Who are "they" and why are they burning Harry Potter and other books? Harry Potter book burning has been going on almost since the first book in the series was published. Book burning is an atypical form of censorship / book banning.
An Interview With Award-Winning Author Jane Yolen
Author Interview: Jane Yolen, an award-winning author of children's books, has written more than 250 children's books. Learn about her writing life and books in this author interview.
The Enduring Roald Dahl
In the wildly imaginative children's books of Roald Dahl, strange and wonderful things happen. Among the most well-known children's books by Roald Dahl are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach. If your 9-12 year old child is looking for an entertaining book, look for one by Roald Dahl.
Children's Books for September Events
The 2010 September calendar of children's books includes recommended children's books related to September 2010 occasions and events, including Library Sign-up Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Banned Books Week, September 11, 2001; Citizenship Day and Constitution Day.
39 Clues Book Series
The 39 Clues book series has proven popular with kids ages 8-12. The 39 Clues book series is full of adventure and mystery. A brother and sister try to figure out 39 clues to solve a mystery about their family.
Banned Books Week FAQs
Banned Books Week: Banned Books Week information, including when Banned Books Week 2010 is held, who sponsors it, and what the goals of Banned Books Week 2010 are.
Book Censorship and Banning of Children's Books
Kids' Book Censorship: Why do some people want to ban or censor books, including children's books and young adult books (YA books), such as the Harry Potter series? What is Banned Books Week? When is Banned Books Week? Who do you think should be responsible for kids' book censorship and book banning, including children's books and young adult books (YA books).