DC Super Hereos: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book by Matthew Reinhart, Paper Engineer
Dr. Seuss’ Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Pop-up Book by David A. Carter
Add this book to your collection: Oh, the Places You’ll Go Pop-Up
Interactive Books: Lift the Flap & Touch and Feel
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: April 22, 2010
There is no denying that very young children are tactile and kinesthetic learners. It’s important to provide them with an interactive reading experience that allows them to touch, feel, and move the book and its pages while you are reading the story or sounds involved. It’s often hard for a toddler to sit still during story time, however, being able to physically engage in the book makes it much easier for them to enjoy their reading experience.
The following list of books all have thick and sturdy, movable parts, combined with many great learning concepts: Read more
Dr. Seuss: Sparkle, Inspire, Pop!
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: April 16, 2010
Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go! has to be one of the most inspiring and encouraging pieces of literacy for children and adults, alike. From the words of wisdom to the nostalgic illustrations, this story is a gift-book favorite among many. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, a couple of new editions have been released. This awesome book now spins, sparkles, and pops. Read more
iPad: Discovering Digital Children’s Literature with Penguin Books
The 39 Clues ® Global Reading Adventure Heats Up Today with Release of “Book 7: The Viper’s Nest”
Press Release: Scholastic
Published: February 2, 2010
NEW YORK, NY (February 2, 2010) – The global hunt for The 39 Clues®, the New York Times bestselling multi-media adventure series that combines books, collectible cards and an online game, continues with the release of “Book 7: The Viper’s Nest” by Peter Lerangis, in stores today. With the publication of this new installment, one of the key mysteries in the series—which branch of the Cahill family Amy and Dan belong to—will finally be revealed. Also today, Scholastic releases “The 39 Clues Card Pack 3: The Rise of the Madrigals,” a new wave of randomly assorted collectible game cards, to span Books 7 and 8, plus the simultaneous audiobook edition of “The Viper’s Nest” which includes exclusive bonus material. With the release of “The Viper’s Nest” and “Card Pack 3: The Rise of the Madrigals,” six new Clues will be revealed, bringing a total of 28 Clues unveiled to date. Read more
Pelican and Pelicant and Other Stories: Sarah Froeber
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: January 6, 2010
Pelican and Pelicantby Sarah Froeber (Author), Andy Thorn (Music)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Audio CD
Publisher: Shoofly Audio
Source: Author
What to expect: Intrepidity, Self-confidence, Friendship,
There is a clear and timely message in the story of Pelican and Pelicant: friendship, encouragement, and a little bravery, can really travel a long way.
The Mom’s Choice Award, Gold Medal Winner: The Belly Button Fairy
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: December 15, 2009
Congratulations to Bobbie Hinman and Mark Wayne Adams for your Gold Medal win in the Mom’s Choice Awards! We love your book The Belly Button Fairy, along with The Knot Fairy and The Sock Fairy (both illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman). We look forward to your next offering.
by Bobbie Hinman (Author), Mark Wayne Adams (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 0-6
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Best Fairy Books; Har/Com edition (September 1, 2009)
Source: Author
What to expect: Children, Fairies, Belly buttons
Using enchanting rhyme, Bobbie Hinman has created an imaginative and whimsical take on how belly buttons end up in the middle of our tummies. The illustrations are bright and delightful! A sweet book that is perfect for a calming story time. The lovely story reading and music on the CD—included with the book—just add to the appeal.
8 Books to Celebrate Baby’s First Christmas
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: November 13, 2009
It’s baby’s first Christmas! This is his first introduction to a very special time of year: the beginning of many festive holiday traditions. There are a few things to look for when selecting holiday books for this age group:
- Simple illustrations with patterns and contrasting colors.
- Babies are facsinated by faces, especially baby faces.
- Interactive books with touch and feel textures.
- Sturdy pages so baby can hold the book to get the full sensory experience — this is the beginning step of reading.
Shoofly: An Audiomagazine for Children
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: November 5, 2009
Shoofly is an audiomagazine for children between the ages of 3 and 7, developed by a small independent publisher “dedicated to offering families of young children quality entertainment.” An annual subscription to Shoofly includes 4 issues and a bonus music CD (or MP3 download). Typically, each issue has 4 stories and 4 songs, all are mixed very artfully with poetry and musical elements — the CD’s usually run around 45-60 minutes.
