Category: Books for Girls
Author Interview: Ingrid Law
You say (as in you who is reading this post): What? An author’s debut novel received a Jon Newbery Honor award? You’re kidding me? I say: I don’t joke about these things. Besides, if you’ve read Ingrid Law‘s first novel, Savvy, you’d believe me. Who can beat a coming-of-age tale about quirky family members with [...]
Sleepsong: George Ella Lyon
Sleepsong by George Ella Lyon (Author), Peter Catalanotto (Illustrator) Reading level: 1 – 4 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books (December 23, 2008) Now that’s what I’m talking about, a superb sleepy book for bedtime. Don’t miss this one! The words to this lulling story, perfectly titled Sleepsong, frolic so gently off your tongue [...]
My Brother Abe: Sally Lincoln’s Story
My Brother Abe: Sally Lincoln’s Story by Harry Mazer Reading level: Ages 8 -12 Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing (January 6, 2009) Based on historical facts, Harry Mazer has imagined a heart-warming and moving life for Abraham Lincoln’s older sister, Sally Lincoln. Mazer has given Sally a voice and enabled her [...]
Tea for Ruby: Sarah The Duchess of York Ferguson
Tea for Ruby by Sarah The Duchess of York Ferguson (Author), Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (September 23, 2008) Wait a minute … is that Nancy Clancy (a.k.a. Fancy Nancy)? No, it’s Ruby! Nancy and Ruby share something in common, they look pretty [...]
Bookarazzi: Big Sister Books for Violet Affleck
boo·ka·raz·zi A freelance blogger who pursues celebrities who read books, to create posts that promote children’s literature. According to the November 24, 2008, issue of Life Style Weekly, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s daughter, Violet, has received three books to help her prepare to become a big sister. The books are: I’m Going to be [...]
Madeline and the Cats of Rome: John Bemelmans Marciano
Madeline and the Cats of Rome by John Bemelmans Marciano Reading level: Ages 3-8 Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: Viking Juvenile (September 4, 2008) Do you remember the Madeline series, by Ludwig Bemelmans? The first book was published in 1939, has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and has been translated into 12 different languages – [...]
OMG! It’s a New Fancy Nancy Doll, by Madame Alexander
If you like Fancy Nancy (and you should) and you also happen to like Madame Alexander dolls, then I think you’re going to LOVE the new Madame Alexander Fancy Nancy Doll. She goes on sale September 1, 2008. Take a look at her, I think she’s adorable … Just in case you are thinking “who [...]
Darkness Slipped In: Ella Burfoot
Darkness Slipped In By Ella Burfoot Reading level: Ages 3-6 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Kingfisher (June 10, 2008) Darkness Slipped In, immediately caught my eye with it’s illustrations – it’s not often that you see a picture book with a black cover. Typically black is not a color that creates a cheery first impression, yet [...]
Review: Savvy by Ingrid Law
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: July 13, 2008 Savvy by Ingrid Law Reading level: Ages 10-14 Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Dial (May 1, 2008)
The Knot Fairy: Bobbie Hinman
The Knot Fairy by Bobbie Hinman Reading level: Ages 3-7 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Best Fairy Books (January 1, 2007) Did you ever wake up in the morning and wonder how your hair had become such a tangled mess of knots? Are you a mother or father that battles with your child every morning just [...]
