Backseat A-B-See by Maria van Lieshout
Reading level: Ages 1-4
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In the Spotlight
Ann Hood Discusses Childhood Fantasies & “The Treasure Chest” Series
By Nicki Richesin, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 29, 2012
Ann Hood
Ann Hood is the talented author of many bestselling novels such as The Red Thread and The Knitting Circle (soon to be an HBO film starring Katherine Heigl). Her new series of books, The Treasure Chest, about Felix and Maisie Robbins’s amazing time travel trips in which they meet historical figures is un-put-a-down-able. We talked with Ann about her childhood fantasies, destiny, and her exciting future projects.
Nicki Richesin: You’ve written some incredibly beautiful novels. Why did you decide to write for children?
Labyrinth’s Door – Anyia “Dream of a Warrior”
Come and dream with Anyia as she pushes the boundaries of her traditions to follow her dream of becoming a Warrior.
Reissued Classics for a New Generation of Readers
By Nicki Richesin, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 24, 2012
I love the nostalgia of rediscovering books with my daughter I had nearly forgotten from my childhood. I remember her exact expressions (of laughter or surprise) as I read about Ferdinand as he’s stung by a bee; baby ducks strut across a busy Boston street in Make Way for Ducklings; and when Madeline proudly displays her appendix scar to her friends and poor Miss Clavel. I think you’ll find these classic books recently reissued will enchant the next generation of kids too.
The Secret World of Arrietty, Based on the Book “The Borrowers”
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 22, 2012
In celebration of the Walt Disney Studios and the legendary Studio Ghibli release of THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack we present you with clips from the film and bonus material.
The “First Look” Series of Board Books
By Nina Schuyler, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 21, 2012
After reading so many books with talking bunnies and dogs, of mice that look cuddly and sweet, of mischievous cats and raccoons, it’s a relief, of sorts, to enter the world of realism, especially one that has the stamp of the prestigious Smithsonian Institution. The realism comes if not through the photographs, then through the information.
Laurisa White Reyes Discusses “The Rock of Ivanore”
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 18, 2012
Laurisa Reyes
Laurisa White Reyes has been writing since the age of 5 when she wrote her first poem on a scrap of poster board. After earning a degree in English at California State University at Northridge, she spent thirteen years writing for various magazines and newspapers, working as a book editor, and teaching creative writing. She gave up all that six years ago to follow her lifelong dream of writing novels. Her first book, The Rock of Ivanore, released in May 2012. She lives in Southern California with her husband, 5 children, 4 birds, 2 lizards, 2 turtles, 1 fish, 1 dog, and a partridge in a pear tree.
The Rock of Ivanore by Laurisa White Reyes
Author Showcase
The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 18, 2012
The Rock of Ivanore
Publisher: Tanglewood Press
Release Date: May 15, 2012
Ages: 8 & up
Page Count: 356
Flamingnet scored The Rock of Ivanore 9 out of 10, and awarded it a Flamingnet Top Choice Award.
Interview with Melissa Walker: The Hardest Working Woman in YA Literature
Melissa Walker may be the hardest working woman in YA literature. She’s young, talented, and whip-smart. Her bestselling novels include Violet on the Runway, Violet by Design, Violet in Private, Lovestruck Summer, and Small Town Sinners. She also blogs her heart out at IHeartDaily, BeforeYouWereHot,
Talee and the Fallen Object
Author Showcase
The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 15, 2012
Come and discover a new character in a new world, Talee and the Fallen Object.
Talee and the Fallen Object
By: Jacquitta A. McManus
One early Saturday morning, Talee had nothing to do. So she ate a puffy muffin and decided to read one of her favorite books. Just when she was about to start chapter three of her book, out of the corner of her eye she saw a mail flyer drop something from a bag. It fell through the air and landed on one of the smaller floating landmasses. A bag of treasure, she thought as she looked out the window. But is it a bag of treasure?