Children's Books

Younger readers love unraveling a mystery as much as anyone – but how do you find an  thriller that's appropriate for a middle-grade reader? Here are five children's mysteries nominated in the Best Juvenile category for the 2012 Edgar Awards . These engaging stories are aimed at readers in the 8-12-year-old range.  

While I still think the children's picture book Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss makes a great graduation gift for a high school or college graduate, there are some other children's books that I also really like. Other children's books that make good graduation gifts include: Pete the Cat and the Four Groovy Buttons, Only One You, Zoom and Henry Hikes to Fitchburg. Each of these books makes some good points about life, but because...  

Mumbai, May 28 -- Two weeks ago, Mansi Karandutkar, 10, was engrossed in reading the Adventures of Pinocchio. To help her understand the book better, a 'reader' dropped in at her Borivli home. "The reader explained the book in an animated way and helped me relate to the fun and mischief that Pinocchio did. I was in a dream world," said Karandutkar.The 'reader' was provided by 'Book Buddies', a ...  

In May, we celebrate several children's book-related events. If you are looking for resources for Latino Books Month, you need to know about the Pura Belpré Award, which honors Latina and Latino authors and illustrators. Among the children's books that have been honored are the picture books Book Fiesta! and The Storyteller's Candle and the novel The Dreamer. Read about this year's winners at 2012 Pura Belpre Award Winners. (Cover art...  

If you are looking for excellent informational books for your kids, particularly tweens and young teens, I recommend the Robert F. Sibert Medal winner and Honor books. The 2012 Sibert award winners include Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade, the 2012 Sibert Medal winner, which was written and illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Unlike the Honor books, this book will appeal to very young children as well as...  

The Book of Live Wires This week we're talking to award winning and abundantly talented teacher, author, and activist Gayle Brandeis about her latest, The Book of Live Wires The Next Full Moon TMM talks to bon vivant, famous authoress, and occasional mermaid Carolyn Turgeon about her new novel...  

I was sorry to hear about the death of artist and illustrator Maurice Sendak. His picture books not only brought joy to generations of children, but they also had a profound effect on the field of children's literature. Did you know that author and illustrator Brian Selznick dedicated his recent book Wonderstruck to Maurice Sendak because of the influence Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are had on his work? For more about Sendak, read my...  

If you are looking for special Mother's Day gifts for a mother or grandmother who enjoys children's books, see my list of children's books that make good Mother's Day gifts. It includes a number of children's picture books, plus one book of quotations from children's books. For example, Pieces: A Year in Poems and Quilts is an excellent gift for a woman who quilts. Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers, a book of poetry by Latino poets, will...  

After children's author Jean Craighead George revealed that she wanted to write a book about a girl who talks with wolves, legendary book editor Ursula Nordstrom reportedly asked one question - will it be accurate? - and most certainly knew the answer.  

First Book Canada is distributing 48-thousand new books to children in need, in communities right across Manitoba. The company is a registered charity that distributes books to children from low income families right across the country. The books come directly from publishers.  

If your teens are fans of dystopian novels, they may have already read Delirium, the first book in Lauren Oliver's trilogy. Learn more about the author and her books by reading teen librarian Jennifer Kendall's interview with Lauren Oliver. For more recommended books, see Dystopian Novels for Teens: A Top Picks List. (Photo of Lauren Oliver courtesy of HarperCollins) Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on...  

Sprucing things up! Hipmama is doing some remodeling. We're gonna look funny for a bit, but we figure it's better to look funny than not be here. :) We've recently upgraded our software; if you find a bug, please report it. Thank you! The Book of Live Wires This week we're talking to award winning and abundantly...  

Northside Primary School held a Children’s Book Character Parade in honor of Children’s Book Week May 7-11. Media Specialist Tracey Dicks  

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Actress Garcelle Beauvais is planning to share life lessons through a series of children's books.  

The Tri-County United Way is seeking donations of children’s books to replenish its Red Bookshelf Program.