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Reporting (and I use that term very loosely) on the most challenged books is like reporting the contents of my lunch bag – ain’t much changing. The American Library Association recently released their annual challenged books list, and there are a lot of familiar faces. Let’s take a look at the top five: And Tango […]
Duck! Rabbit! By Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Chronicle Books ISBN: 9780811868655 $16.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Best New Books* To see a children’s book author in the pocket is a beautiful thing. I think you know what I mean. The creativity and talent are flowing, making each release a cause for excitement. […]
(Waving a rickety old cane in the air) I’m not naming any names, but it appears that the author of this here web log thinks it’s pretty fascinatin’ when he finds two book covers that resemble each other, as if he just invented the latest in automatic garment laundering devices! Well dust jacket contention is […]
Chicken Butt! By Erica S. Perl Illustrated by Henry Cole Abrams Books for Young Readers ISBN: 9780810983250 $12.92 Grades K-2 In Stores *Recommended* So here’s the question: How do you feel about a raucous storytime? Are you pro or con? Cause that’s what you’re going to have if you pull this one out during read-aloud. […]
A Mirror to Nature By Jane Yolen Photographs by Jason Stemple Wordsong ISBN: 9781590786246 $17.95 Grades 4-6 In Stores First, a visual aid: You ever seen one of these? This type of mirror trick has become a science museum mainstay for a reason – manipulating reflection often forces you to look at things in a […]
I’ve been waiting for this day all my life, and I didn’t even know it. One Albert Clifford Slater (Mario Lopez) will soon be releasing his first children’s picture book. Click here to head over to Publishers Weekly and read all about it. One more thing. It has been my dream to one day post […]
There are certain authors and illustrators in the children’s lit world that consistently produce work of such high quality that their reputations precede them. No question, Mark Teague is one such person. He is one of my favorite children’s book illustrators, and his forays into the authorial realm are also first-rate. I’m not a doctor, […]
The Potato Chip Puzzles: The Puzzling World of Winston Breen By Eric Berlin G. P. Putnam’s Sons ISBN: 9780399251986 $16.99 Grades 4-6 In Stores *Recommended* A Choose Your Own Review You pick up The Potato Chip Puzzles, sequel to The Puzzling World of Winston Breen. If you have read The Puzzling World of Winston Breen, […]
The 3rd entry in the (nonexistent) 100 Scope Notes Encyclopedia of Children’s Lit defines an Unfortunate Cover as such: A book that is held in high literary esteem, but features cover artwork which detracts from overall shelf appeal. Just for the record, encyclopedia entry #2 was for “Reese’s Eggs†(added at 3:30 p.m. on Easter […]
With tiny, tiny knitting needles: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT5MFdAB7fI] That’s pretty cool. (Thanks to Boing Boing for the link)
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