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Part 4: Graphic Novels I’ve said it before: I love lists. I think that it’s an inherent trait librarians posses. I love lists so much (especially those of the “year-end”, “best-of” persuasion) that I decided to make a book-related master list to sum up 2007. Call it “Kidlit’s Greatest Hits”, call it “Now This is […]
Part 3: Middle Grade Fiction The 100 Scope Notes roundup continues today with a look back at middle grade fiction. In case you missed the recap of fiction and non-fiction picture books, let me explain. I’ve taken every year-end list I could find (see below), threw them in my children’s lit blender, and hit “frappé”. […]
Gallop! A Scanimation Picture Book By Rufus Butler Seder Workman Publishing ISBN 9780761147633 $12.95 Grades PreK-1 In Stores *Best New Books* The second entry in Webster’s New World Dictionary for the word “gimmick” reads as follows: “An attention-getting device or feature, typically superficial, designed to promote the success of a product, campaign, etc.” This definition […]
Part 2: Picture Books (Non-fiction) The wrapping up of the year in children’s lit continues today with non-fiction picture books. In case you’re new to the scene, I’ve looked at every year-end list I could find (see below) to see which books have received the most notice in 2007. I am no scientist, and the […]
For reasons I’ve mentioned before on these very pages, I am waiting on the film adaptation of “The City of Ember” with an unusual amount of anticipation. In my opinion, the story will translate very well onto the silver screen. Yes, in the horse race of children’s lit movie adaptations, it’s my pony. I’m putting […]
Part 1: Picture Books (Fiction) Well, it’s done. I picked over every single year end list I could get my hands on. From the big names (Horn Book, School Library Journal) to the names which carry lesser weight in the children’s lit world (Miami Herald anyone?), no list went un-poured over (see below). I noted […]
For those of you suffering “Golden Compass” withdrawal, fear not. Another children’s lit adaptation is humming along toward its date of release. This time, the film in question is based on the outstanding fantasy series “The Spiderwick Chronicles” by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. As I’ve noted in the past, I can be a bit […]
In my role as a school librarian, I enjoy a good review. Be it from a student, teacher, librarian, journal, blog, or my own head, I like to hear what others have to say about the what amounts to the driving force behind my profession. Curled Up With a Good Kid’s Book is a site […]
The Lemonade Club By Patricia Polacco Philomel Books ISBN 9780399245404 $16.99 Grades 3-6 In Stores Patricia Polacco’s books consistently occupy an unusual spot in the world of children’s literature. Typically more mature than your average picture book yet less elaborate than your average chapter book, her stories tend to find their audience with the sensitive […]
A little bit back, Wizards Wireless tagged me for a “7 Things About Me” meme. I kept the tagging going and learned about some other savvy children’s lit bloggers in the process. Here are some of the folks who took part: We learned a little about… Book Buds Breeni Books A Wrung Sponge A Year […]
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