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theguardian.com /1 month ago

‘I am very serious about being silly’: children’s illustrators on the art of storytelling

From The Twits to The Gruffalo and an angry bear in search of his hat… Quentin Blake, Cressida Cowell, Axel Sheffler, Lauren Child and more reveal how they bring children’s books t...

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thespinoff.co.nz /1 month ago

‘Tears (mine) every time!’ Elizabeth Cox’s love/hate relationship with children’s books

Welcome to The Spinoff Books Confessional, in which we get to know the reading habits of Aotearoa writers, and guests. This week: Elizabeth Cox, author of Mr Ward’s Map, which won...

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lpm.org /3 weeks ago

For author Jane Yolen, no word was too big for a children's book

Yolen, who authored The Devil's Arithmetic and the picture book Owl Moon, was an author's author — known for gathering loved ones in her Massachusetts home and collaborating with h...

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webwire.com /4 weeks ago

A Rhyming Summer Read for Young Learners: “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” by Patricia Herber

As families, libraries, and summer programs prepare reading lists for the warmer months, “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” offers a delightful way to keep young...

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englewoodreview.org /3 weeks ago

Essential Picture Books About Girls Using Their Voice

Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop once explained children’s literature as serving two functions: mirrors and windows. Some books are like […] The post Essential Picture Books About Girls U...

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fantasy-faction.com /1 day ago

Kids Can Read Big Books

In sixth grade, my English teacher tried to talk me out of reading Watership Down when I found it in the school library. It was too big and “advanced” for me, a 12-year-old human....

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dearauthor.com /1 month ago

Reading List by Jayne for Children

The Octopus by Guojing Join a little girl as she discovers the hidden world of her new octopus friend in this stunning wordless picture book by critically acclaimed author-illustra...

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fantasy-faction.com /1 month ago

Try This Instead: Children’s and YA Lit Recommendations

A lot of readers carry a “magical orphan child who goes to school and defeats the evil villain with help from their found family, as the prophecy foretold” shaped hole in their rea...

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scarymommy.com /1 month ago

19 Literary Girl Names From The Books Your Mother Read You

From 'Little Women' to 'Charlotte's Web' and everything in between (and beyond), the books our moms read to us are full of great literary names for girls.

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bookriot.com /4 weeks ago

Them’s the Stakes, Kid: Quiet Fantasy Books for Children

Spend some quiet time with these lovely, low stakes fantasy reads!

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theguardian.com /1 week ago

‘I presumed kids’ books were written by people who were white and dead’: new children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence

The author of Orangeboy, Indigo Donut and Is That Your Mama? plans to use her two-year term to ensure children isolated from reading get involvedWhen Patrice Lawrence got the call...

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geekdad.com /2 weeks ago

Stack Overflow: 14 Books for June

The sheer diversity of stories present in this column makes me love Children's literature even more.

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alsc.ala.org /2 weeks ago

Kid approved! Conferencing with a kid and picking out books at #alaac26

This year, I am traveling with my nine-year-old reader at ALA annual, so on conference day one I picked up my badge and purchased a child’s pass at the registration desk (only avai...

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bookishelf.com /1 month ago

The Children by Melissa Albert

There is a particular spell certain children’s books cast on a reader. You return to them as an adult and the spine cracks like a coffin lid; what felt like wonder at eight rereads...

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kids-bookreview.com /1 month ago

Review - Banjo Paterson : Man From Snowy River / Waltzing Matilda

Iconic Australian poetry classics in the hands on babies? As they say it’s never too young to start. Two of Banjo Paterson’s famous poems are available as beautiful board books, ed...

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nbcdfw.com /1 month ago

Children's books to grow excitement for the FIFA World Cup

NBC 5 is Reading With You all summer long, helping parents with ways to keep kids engaged during the months they are out of school to prevent summer slide. The Fort Worth Public...

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49thshelf.com /1 month ago

Notes from a Children's Librarian: Imagination

Our Children's Librarian columnist, Julie Booker, brings us a new view from the stacks every month.*****...

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crossway.org /1 week ago

Should Your Children Read Books with Magic?

Even when we understand that fantasy as a genre is permissible, many Christian parents struggle with the use of magic in literature, be it magical elements or those associated with...

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kirkusreviews.com /1 week ago

HOW TO BE AN AWESOME TODDLER

As the “Letter to Caregivers” at this book’s start explains, the days are long and the years are short when it comes to raising toddlers. But help can be found in these 50 rhymes....

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bookriot.com /1 month ago

Why Children’s Summer Reading Challenges Are Important

Children's summer reading programs aren't just challenges, but celebration of literacy, summer holidays, and of libraries themselves.

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redeemedreader.com /3 weeks ago

Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume by Selina Alko

While cleverly crafted and charmingly illustrated, Otherwise Known as Judy the Great will primarily appeal to adults who great up on Judy Blume's books. The post Otherwise Known as...

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kn-online.de /3 weeks ago

Von Leuchtturmwärtern und skurrilen Tanten: Kinderbuch-Tipps für die Sommerferien

Suchen Sie noch eine Urlaubslektüre für Reisen mit Kindern? Hier kommt eine Auswahl an Tipps – von Paul Maar bis „Die drei ???“, von interaktiven Büchern bis zu Comic-Text-Mischung...

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bookriot.com /1 month ago

9 Great New Children’s Book Releases for June

From animal-centric stories to thought-provoking reads about friendship and community, here are June's new children's book releases.

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redeemedreader.com /1 week ago

Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey by Tyler Van Halteren

Little Pilgrim's Big Journey is a worthy resources that introduces young children to this beloved story. The post Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey by Tyler Van Halteren appeared first...

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