Caldecott Medal, 2012
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Ages 0-3
A Tribute to Mary Blair (1911-1978)
Blair was honored as a Disney legend in 1991 for her designs during the golden age of animation. In October 2011, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored her with a “Centennial Tribute” at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
Board Books: Rhyme & Rhythm
The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins said, “Read with your ears.” These two books make sure that you do.
January, 2012: Best Selling Kids’ Books, New Releases, and More …
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
Ages 4-8
Review: Coral Reefs by Jason Chin
By Nina Schuyler, The Children’s Book Review Published: January 27, 2012 Coral Reefs By Jason Chin Reading level: Ages 5 and up Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Flash Point (October 25, 2011) Source: Publisher What to expect: Science, Nature, Biology, Marine life, Water
(Theodor Seuss) Geisel Award, 2012
The Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year.
Caldecott Medal, 2012
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Ages 9-12
Newbery Medal Winners, 2012
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel
It’s election season! The cats on Main Street are split along party lines. Will Bad Kitty really be elected to run the Neighborhood Cat Coalition?
Do Graphic Novels Qualify as Books?
Back in the days when we drank gallons of Tang and ran wild in the neighborhood like dogs without leashes, these books were called comic books. Now they’re graphic novels and have fancy covers and binding so they don’t fall apart.
The Flint Heart by Katherine & John Paterson
An ambitious Stone Age man demands a talisman that will harden his heart, allowing him to take control of his tribe.
Ages 13-17
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, 2012
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Newbery Medal Winners, 2012
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Everneath by Brodi Ashton
Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath. Now she’s returned—to her old life, her family, her boyfriend—before she’s banished back to the underworld . . . this time forever.
Maria Tatar on the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up
Maria Tatar is Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures and Folklore and Mythology at Harvard University. Her latest book The Annotated Peter Pan is a glorious celebration of the centenary of the first publication of the novel, originally entitled Peter and Wendy by J.M. Barrie.
Books for Girls
Review: Coral Reefs by Jason Chin
By Nina Schuyler, The Children’s Book Review Published: January 27, 2012 Coral Reefs By Jason Chin Reading level: Ages 5 and up Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Flash Point (October 25, 2011) Source: Publisher What to expect: Science, Nature, Biology, Marine life, Water
Fancy Nancy Dress Up App
Make Nancy look extra fancy in this first-ever official Fancy Nancy game app!
Everneath by Brodi Ashton
Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath. Now she’s returned—to her old life, her family, her boyfriend—before she’s banished back to the underworld . . . this time forever.
Review: Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis
The soul of the book for me is the uncommonly bold heroine Prue who risks life and limb for her brother Mac and even puts her own parents to shame with her fearlessness.
Books for Boys
Do Graphic Novels Qualify as Books?
Back in the days when we drank gallons of Tang and ran wild in the neighborhood like dogs without leashes, these books were called comic books. Now they’re graphic novels and have fancy covers and binding so they don’t fall apart.
Review: Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis
The soul of the book for me is the uncommonly bold heroine Prue who risks life and limb for her brother Mac and even puts her own parents to shame with her fearlessness.
Review: The Woods by Paul Hoppe
A good story finds some way to surprise. In Paul Hoppe’s The Woods, the narrator, a small boy, has lost his bunny and can’t go to sleep without it. In the first pleasing surprise, the boy doesn’t look in the obvious places.
Super Diaper Baby 2, Behind the Blankies
Reading Level: Ages 7-9 Add this book to your collection: Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers Have you read this book? Rate it: [ratings]
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The Little Green Umbrella by Heather Payer-Smith
Author Showcase By Heather Payer-Smith, for The Children’s Book Review Published: January 26, 2012 What good is a little green umbrella with a hole? That’s exactly what Annabel wonders when her mother insists she take it to school with her, just in case it rains. At first she complains, but Annabel soon learns that even an [...]
Giveaway: A Kiss for You!
Enter to win a signed copy of A Kiss for You! Joan Holub. This is an adorable and interactive treat for the little love-bugs in your life.
Patricia Polacco: Great Artist and Storyteller
Patricia Polacco is the much-loved, award-winning author of many children’s picture books. She has most recently published Bun Bun Button and Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln.
Interview with Bestselling Author & Illustrator LeUyen Pham
Bestselling author and illustrator, LeUyen Pham, began her career as a layout artist for Dreamworks Feature Animation. She wrote and illustrated All The Things I Love About You and Big Sister, Little Sister and is the illustrator of numerous other picture books.
Giveaway: What Kind of a Name is That?
Enter to win one of ten signed copies of What Kind of a Name is That? by Shawnna D. Poor. A book inspired by real life and written to help all children accept whom they are.
