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The Imaginary Garden By Andrew Larsen Illustrated by Irene Luxbacher Kids Can Press ISBN: 9781554532797 $16.95 Grades K-2 In Stores March 1, 2009 *Recommended* Find this book at your local library with WorldCat. (Comics created using Bitstrips)
Do you like the amazing Scanimation technology that brings the best-selling children’s books Gallop! (100 Scope Notes Review) and Swing! to life? Have you been looking for a way to fill approximately one minute today? You’re in luck, friend. Click the image below to try Scanimation for yourself:
Author/Illustrator Laurie Keller has been making standout picture books since her debut, The Scrambled States of America, hit shelves a decade ago. With a sequel in stores and new projects in the works, Laurie stopped by to take part in 5 Questions. Scope Notes: The Scrambled States of America: Talent Show hit shelves last August […]
First Science Encyclopedia DK Publishing ISBN: 9780756642969 $16.99 Grades 2-5 In Stores Every collection should have the basics. Similar to how every music collection should contain “OK Computer” by Radiohead and “Night Falls Over Kortedala” by Jens Lekman, every elementary reference section should have a science encyclopedia. First Science Encyclopedia fills this role nicely (if […]
All readers of books (especially those YA-ophiles) take notice. The outstanding Bookends blog (which I posted about back in October) has a new home at Booklist. It was a smart move for Booklist – Cindy Dobrez and Lynn Rutan (both former Printz chairs) have a masterful knowledge of teen literature. They even dip down into […]
So after winning the Newbery with The Graveyard Book and scoring a top-five box office hit with Coraline, what happens next for Neil Gaiman? A relaxing nap so the rest of the children’s literary world can catch up? Nope. Both of his books will be topping the New York Times Best Seller list. Graveyard is […]
Creating children’s book covers has got to be a difficult job. Certainly a difficult job to do well. That split second where a kid eyes a book is so often a make or break moment. In person, those associated with the creation of cover art probably make good first impressions. Other people’s moms likely love […]
Garibaldi’s Biscuits By Ralph Steadman Marshall Cavendish Children ISBN: 9780761455783 $17.99 Grades K-2 In Stores When a book this quirky comes along, you can’t help but notice. Check out the quote by Kurt Vonnegut on the front cover, describing author/illustrator Ralph Steadman: “The most gifted and effective existentialist graphic artist of my time†On the […]
Coraline Directed by Henry Selick Starring (the voices of) Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Ian McShane Rated PG In Theaters What you’ve got here on your screen is a children’s literature blog. So if I watch a movie based on a kid’s book, you best believe I’m gonna be comparing the two. Actually, this […]
If there was ever anything you want to know about children’s lit on the internet, head to KidLitosphere Central. Organized by a formidable crew of children’s lit minds, the site covers news, reviews, awards, and has a authoritative list of kidlit blogs. Many thanks to the creators: Pam W. Coughlan (MotherReader), Elizabeth Burns (A Chair, […]
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