The Washington Post came up with a list, from a Librarian, of books which will help children through this really tough time that the United States, and our world is facing. Yes, they are picture books, but everyone, no matter which side you are on currently, is facing a tough […]
“Ahoy, matey!” Yes, it is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. September 19 is the day to jump ship, wear a bandana and talk salty!. Created by two friends as a fun inside joke this day has grown to spread around the world and reflect on the Golden Age of […]
President Barack Obama has written a book for his daughters ~ Of Thee I Sing ~ and it is in bookstores today. Random House the publisher has released a video promoting it and the illustrations look wonderful. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPsJKaGV_qw] Introducing several famous people the book appears simply written but big on […]
Following this somewhat depressing article the question of young children, books (picture books particularly) and early reading fills my thoughts. There is nothing so wonderful as sharing a book with a child, or several children, or many. Have you ever seen the look of excitement and wonder as a story […]
Just in case you aren’t sure where you stand on the picture book issue and need to refresh your opinion, or you need to get a little early holiday shopping done Gilt is offering select Harper Collins children’s books with such wonderful classics as Good Night Moon, Fancy Nancy, The […]
by M.O.M. This is a book blog, simple and to the point. Occasionally there are brief related topics – movies, poems, book related things, fun things that somehow connect to the printed word. It is written (for the most part) by a rampant book reader who is young, and found […]
Since we are in the season, I thought that it would be appropriate to review some of my favorite Halloween books to get you in the mood. These are my top 4. #1. Winnie Flies Again by Korky Paul and Valerie Thomas This book is about how Winnie the Witch use […]
Halloween is a great time of year. You get to dress up and run about with your friends saying “Trick or Treat” and collecting candy at every house in your sight. You get to eat sweet things that you would never be allowed but because this is a special time […]
