The Last Dragon is a graphic novel that tells a tale of heroism and dragon wars. It deals with issues such as how heroes become and are not made, who is a hero and how to find one when needed, and the all-important how to slay a dragon. It is a gorgeous book—the illustrations are…
Category Archives: Children’s Books
Stand-Out Cybils Nominated Picture Books, #5
Another Friday, another trio of Cybils Award nominated picture books for you, care of the gigantic stack on my dining room floor right now. (Thank goodness for my local public library!) This week, I’ve chosen to highlight books from three authors whose names you just may recognize from their previous works. These are releases from…
Cinderella Smith
I received Cinderella Smith last summer in one of those delightful unsolicited book shipments. However, not having a young girly reader in the house and being busy with other books, I never got around to it, until it was nominated in the Cybils category which I am judging. I’m so glad that this book was…
Kids’ Picks – November 8
While I’ve been enjoying my work as a Round I panelist in the Cybils Middle Grade Fiction category, my kids haven’t been reading along with me as much as I had hoped. Most of the titles are too old for 2nd grader Kyle, and my 8th grader Amanda, while interested in some of the titles…
Razzle-Dazzle Ruby, Review and Giveaway
Picture books with pop-up and pull-tab features can often be tons of fun for young children, for the interactive nature of the book brings the story to life in a unique way. Masha D’yans has created an adorable character and beautiful snowy world in Razzle-Dazzle Ruby, just in time for winter! Come sled, skate and…
Stand-Out Cybils Nominated Picture Books, #4
Happy Friday everyone! As we all prepare for the weekend, perhaps you have a trip to your library on the schedule, and I’m always happy to offer recommendations for you to seek in the picture book section. The Cybils nominees I’m chatting about today are a little more on the sophisticated side, not necessarily in…
Cybils Fiction for the Animal Lover
I’m not just talking dogs and goldfish. These novels feature kids who really have a heart for animals, and though they might not have wide appeal, I think they are perfect suggestions for those kids who love nature and all God’s creatures. The Sundown Rule by Wendy Townsend — Louise lives a quiet, nature-drenched existence…
Home for the Holidays (Mother Daughter Book Club)
Amanda (now 13) and I have read the four books in Heather Vogel Frederick’s Mother-Daughter Bookclub series together in the last 3 years (Check out my links to all my thoughts and reviews on the first 3 books HERE, as well as my review of the 4th, Pies and Prejudice. I’m not sure who gets…
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