Dragons may be a mainstay of old-time children’s stories, but the type of dragon you’re most familiar with may depend on where you live. Robyn Eversole brings two dragons from opposite sides of the world together in East Dragon, West Dragon, a tale of cultural exposure and different perspectives. East Dragon lives like royalty in…
Category Archives: ages 6 – 9
Let’s Count to 100!
If you have a kindergarten aged child like me, then you are probably aware of the impending holiday in classrooms around the country. Different schools will hit this landmark day at different times, all depending on when they first started the school year back in the late summer. Do you know what it is? It’s…
Cybils shortlists and worthy “also-rans”
The Cybils finalist lists are out! Check out the site for the top picks in categories from young adult, to picture books, to poetry and more. Dawn and I were thrilled to be invited back to serve as Cybils round I judges this year, her in fiction picture books and me in middle grade fiction….
School Stories
Kids and adults like to read what’s real to them. All of these middle grade fiction novels have a strong school setting. However, they are so different — from a wide range of appeal (on for 7 – 8 year olds and another for 12+), the themes, and the writing style. Warp Speed Middle-schooler Marley…
Last Minute Christmas Picture Books
I know today is Christmas Eve, but if you’re still looking for some last-minute gifts for those special kiddos in your life, here are a few suggestions. I’ve been seeing Jan Brett’s Home for Christmas on several must-have lists this season, and looking through her body of work I’m shocked and a little embarrassed that…
Stand-Out Cybils Nominated Picture Books, #11
For the Cybils Round One Judges, our work is almost done, and soon the shortlists will be passed on to the Round Two folks. Before the announcements of the shortlists on January 1, I want to share with you three titles that bring classic stories or rhymes to new life. All three of these beauties…
Stand-Out Cybils Nominated Picture Books, #10
Another Friday, another round-up of Cybils-nominated picture books for you. This time, though, I’m taking a moment to highlight three picture books intended not for the youngest set, but for slightly older, more sophisticated readers of the older elementary school age set. More serious and thoughtful topics are addressed here than with the majority of…
The Family Storybook Treasury, with giveaway
I love storybook collections that bring well-loved stories together in one big volume, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has a wonderful new such collection, The Family Storybook Treasury. It includes eight complete picture books, featuring favorites such as Curious George and Lyle the crocodile, poems, and a bonus audio CD. If you’re looking for a gift…
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