Good Comics for Kids
November 30, 2009 by Travis Jonker
It isn’t often that the book being given is one of the year’s best, but that’s what we’ve got on our hands here folks. If you’re interested in snagging the book below, contact me on Twitter, or send an email to 100scope@gmail.com A.S.A.P. If I receive your entry before 11:59 pm on Tuesday night, your […]
November 30, 2009 by Travis Jonker
Under the Snow By Melissa Stewart Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum Peachtree Publishers ISBN: 9781561454938 $16.95 Grades 1-4 In Stores *Recommended* It’s a question that crosses everyone’s mind at some point – where do animals go in the winter? Sure, we know that mammals like bears and squirrels hibernate and some birds fly south, but […]
November 29, 2009 by Travis Jonker
The Kindle. The Nook. EBooks – where do you stand? For? Against? Or do you reside in the “wait and see” camp? That is where I have planted my tent stakes for the time being. But as time passes, we’ll only be moving toward ebooks, not away. Illustrator/author Lucy Knisley offers her take on the […]
November 25, 2009 by Travis Jonker
BEST OF ’09 LISTS CONTINUE Kirkus released their choices for aught nine’s best this week. Many wonderful titles to add to your wishlist. NOOK SOLD OUT; BABIES, UNDERSTANDABLY, NONPLUSSED The Nook, Barnes & Noble’s recent entry into the ebook scrum, is already sold out. FORMER CINCINNATI BENGALS PUNTER TO AUCTION OFF INCREDIBLE CHILDREN’S LIT COLLECTION […]
November 24, 2009 by Travis Jonker
It’s been pretty quiet around here the past few days for a great reason – as of Friday, my wife and I have a beautiful baby daughter! Lina is happy and healthy. We are well smitten.
November 20, 2009 by Travis Jonker
What is your first reaction to this? The Antarctic Express by Kenneth Hite. Confusion, perhaps? I’m with you. Yes, it appears to be a “parody” of Van Allsburg’s classic The Polar Express, but it looks more like a “tryin’ to be a sequel” to me. Would it help if I said this is a retelling […]
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November 19, 2009 by Travis Jonker
Otto Grows Down By Michael Sussman Illustrated by Scott Magoon Sterling Children’s Books ISBN: 9781402747038 $14.95 Grades K-2 In Stores *Recommended* A Review in Reverse Engaging and entertaining, Otto Grows Down is hard to deny. The artwork doesn’t take itself too seriously, and is a worthy match for a story that does the same. Similar […]
November 18, 2009 by Travis Jonker
Of the finalists in the Young People’s Literature category… We have a winner… Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose. Click here to see all of the National Book Award winners. Watch the ceremony on C-SPAN2 on Sat (11/21) at 8pm & Sun (11/22) at 10am ET.
November 18, 2009 by Travis Jonker
Jen Robinson’s Book Page does it. A Fuse #8 Production does too. Abby (the) Librarian also takes part. What is it? The link roundup. I enjoy those posts, so I’m throwing my hat in the ring with Morning Notes. I’m thinking this will be a weekly feature. NBA WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCEDÂ TONIGHT; CONFUSED KOBE […]
November 17, 2009 by Travis Jonker
Looking to set an ominous mood? Look no further than the iron gate. I haven’t checked, but I’m pretty sure that it’s a scientific fact that anything written in wrought iron is 10x more spooky than if it were written on paper. Take a look: See what I mean? Okay, bad example. Three recent books […]
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