Good Comics for Kids
October 31, 2013 by Travis Jonker
That’s right, it’s officially “Best” season. And we’re kicking things off with a list that I look forward to each year – The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books. The list was announced yesterday (official press release) and as usual, it’s a beautiful and diverse group of books. Let’s meet the class of 2013. […]
October 30, 2013 by Travis Jonker
WHERE FOR ART THOU? I think any self-respecting children’s literature fan is going to be with me on this, but I believe the world may not need a board book version of Romeo & Juliet. Trimming the classics down to board book size is on the rise. Click here to read. A RARE PRIZE Do […]
October 28, 2013 by Travis Jonker
Wild By Emily Hughes Flying Eye Books ISBN: 9781909263086 $16.95 Grades K-2 In Stores *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library When I was a kid, we had a cat for a week. Things did not end well. He was a gift from my great aunt, who said he was half […]
October 27, 2013 by Travis Jonker
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best), how cool is this Where’s Waldo birthday card for my nephew? *Note* Acceptable answers are 10 or 11 (Special post credit to my wife, Allison, who found this card at Target.)
October 25, 2013 by Travis Jonker
It’s time once again for #Holdshelf, the monthly roundup hosted by 100 Scope Notes and Watch. Connect. Read. The concept is simple – share a picture of the books on hold at your library. It’s a visual representation of the books kids are lining up to read. Want to participate? There are a few options: […]
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October 24, 2013 by Travis Jonker
AN AMERICAN IN THE U.K. The Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize was opened up to American authors in 2011. This year, we have our first Yankee winner – Rebecca Stead for Liar & Spy. Click here to read. AN AMERICAN IN CANADA Newbery Medal winner Polly Horvath (born in Kalamazoo, MI and living in British Colombia) […]
October 23, 2013 by Travis Jonker
Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales #1) By James Preller Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno Feiwel & Friends ISBN: 9781250018878 $14.99 Grades 3-5 In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Let’s face it – you don’t get more high interest than horror. There’s a subtle defiance in reading a book full of dark and […]
October 22, 2013 by Travis Jonker
The Silver Six By AJ Lieberman Illustrated by Darren Rawlings Graphix (Scholastic) ISBN: 9780545370981 $10.99 Grades 4-7 In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Go ahead and take a look at your graphic novel collection. What do you see? Fantasy, definitely. Superheroes galore. Some adventure too. Question: Do you see any science […]
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