'First Day Critter Jitters' tells the story of young animals who, like many human kids, are nervous about the first day of school.
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Book Review: ‘Please Don’t Eat Me’ by Liz Climo
A bunny wants to avoid becoming a bear's lunch, in 'Please Don't Eat Me by author and illustrator Liz Climo.
Read More »National Book Festival: Danica McKellar, Author of ‘Goodnight Numbers’
On her first visit to the National Book Festival, actress Danica McKellar explained how she found her calling to become a "PR machine" for math and help kids stop being afraid of the dreaded subject.
Read More »Interview: Minh Lê, Author of ‘Drawn Together’
An interview with 'Drawn Together' children's author Minh Lê. Find out how the story and artwork came together.
Read More »Interview: Julia Cook, Author of ‘Uniquely Wired: A Book About Autism and Its Gifts’
April is Autism Awareness Month and national award-winning children’s author and parenting/autism expert Julia Cook recently answered questions about her new book 'Uniquely Wired: A Book About Autism and Its Gifts' that focuses on a young character named Zak who has autism.
Read More »Music Review: Toni Jannotta – ‘My Little Heart, Ruthie’
It's a touching story set to musical scores that mirror the emotions expressed in the lyrics.
Read More »Interview: Children’s Author Anne K. Edwards
Interview with Anne K. Edwards author of 'Changing Places' and other books for children.
Read More »Interview with Lisa Preziosi, author of ‘The Ice Maiden’s Tale’
I’ve always loved children’s books – in particular, fairy tales.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Stand Up and Sing! Pete Seeger, Folk Music and the Path to Justice’ by Susanna Reich
'Stand Up And Sing! Pete Seeger, Folk Music, and the Path to Justice' by Susanna Reich is a picture book intended for children in grades 3 through 7. But, like the music and message of Pete Seeger himself, it is really a book for everyone
Read More »Book Review: ‘Twisted: The Girl Who Uncovered Rumlpelstiltskin’s Name’ by Bonnie M. Hennessy
In a tale from childhood, 'Twisted' by Bonnie M Hennessy, takes you on an alternate journey to a dark and bleak tale of love and courage, filled with revenge and regret as well as a strength of spirit. Looking at the story of Rumpelstiltskin's rage and sadness, you follow The life of Aoife and a different path of how the lives of two such differing characters really came to being.
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