Another Brother By Matthew Cordell Feiwel and Friends ISBN: 9780312643249 $16.99 Grades K-2 In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library The arrival of a new sibling can be a stressful event. Sure, parents have their hands full, but big brother or big sister also have to cope with a lot of change. [...]
Check out the Poetry Friday round-up at Gathering Books. To get things warmed up for National Poetry Month, I’m posting a book spine poem every Friday until April. Want to get in on the act? Maybe give it a shot with kids? Click here for some tips on creating your own. If you do give [...]
Explorer: The Mystery Boxes Edited by Kazu Kibuishi Amulet (Abrams) ISBN: 9781419700101 $19.95 Grades 4-7 In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your library I was recently watching one of may favorite television shows, Iron Chef, when one of the judges made an interesting comment about a course comprised of four entirely separate mini [...]
It’s kinda like the office (awkward humor alert). Except in a library. And it’s actually pretty funny. And it’s available on Hulu. And it’s Australian. The Librarians: (Thanks to LISNews for the link)
WHAT’S THE BEST READ-ALOUD? I’m a pretty big supporter of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. While there are more Best of the Year lists than the mind can handle (yeah, yeah, I know I’m adding to this with the Top 20 Books list), the E.B. White informs the public of something specific – these books [...]
Yeah, April! You used to be known almost exclusively as the month that brought showers. Seeing as how rain is the universal symbol for “downer”, I can’t imagine you were very pleased with that. But now you’re known for something else – April is National Poetry Month. And around this neck of the woods the [...]
For a little perspective, here are some notes about 1966, when Up the Road Slowly was published: The president was Lyndon Johnson The Sound of Music won the Academy Award for Best Picture Medicare began The first Star Trek episode aired Perspective relayed, let’s move right along to the next item on the agenda… 1967: [...]
Thank you for visiting the Nonfiction Monday roundup. Scroll down for links to other Nonfiction Monday posts. If you would like to add yours, let me know in the comments (don’t forget the url). Citizen Scientists By Loree Griffin Burns Photographs by Ellen Harasimowicz Henry Holt ISBN: 9780805090628 $19.99 Grades 3-6 In Stores *Best New [...]
Is it just me, or are we too well informed now? Here I am, still rocking SmartWools (AND slippers, for the record) and I can pull up an article from PW on exciting Fall 2012 children’s lit releases. A hex on you, PW, for creating this great preview of upcoming titles that I read very [...]
Oh, man do I enjoy the blog Least Helpful. Probably more than I should, when I think about it. Is it okay to find humor in the irrational/illogical reviews people put on Amazon? What if they’re about The Giver? That decides it – it’s okay. Fair warning: a small amount of salty language ahoy. Second [...]
Pay no attention to this Camera Obscura album cover – I want all the nonfiction you got. The traveling fact circus known as Nonfiction Monday will be pitching its tent (yeah, that’s right, I’m taking that expression back for everyday use) here this coming Monday (March 5, 2012). Looking forward to it.
Since it’s sort of the end of February still (just go with it), let’s take a quick peek at the hold shelf of my 5th and 6th grade school to see what kids are lining up to read. Since it’s Saturday, let’s not use any more words.
The following is a work of fiction. In a shocking revelation, the International Children’s Literature Commissioner announced today that beloved picture book creators Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, and Barry Moser are all actually the same guy. In front of a packed house of reporters and photographers, the commissioner appeared contrite. “This is a joke that [...]
One Cool Friend By Toni Buzzeo Illustrated by David Small Dial (Penguin) ISBN: 9780803734135 $16.99 Grades K-3 In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Local Library Oblivious parents are a staple in children’s lit. Kids are so used to being micro-managed that the thought of being able to pull one over on the [...]
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