With humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms.
Month: November 2012
Where the Underworld meets this world— in a place where shadows lurk— good is forced to fight evil. Set in Roman Times, a young boy and his canine companion fight to bring safety to their family and fellow village people.
As if you need one more reason to start reading the Lunch Lady series. Here are four new graphic novels to love, including Lunch Lady number 8!
“The Genesis One Code” (Park East Press) grew from Daniel Friedmann’s nephews’ questions about the Creation Day and the age of the universe. How science and religion had different theories.
In a world without air, what would you do to BREATHE? Three friends risk everything in this novel of danger, longing, and glimmering hope.
There have been many times when my kids have stumped me with questions about their surroundings or about how things work or about why things happen. I wish that I had seen any one of the following books at those times; they would have saved me lots stress and my kids would have gotten some answers.
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The Carpenter’s Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree, by David Rubel, captures the essence of giving and charity, showing the importance of compassion during the holidays.
Follow the king penguin as it dives deep into the ocean to feed on squid and lantern fish. Trace the life cycle of this bird from molting to mating and protecting its young. Learn how the king penguin survives in the cold waters just north of the Polar Front.
With a degree in English and a fascination to animals, Kathy L. Hans is the brainchild of LittleELL.com—a company that has created a series of “Read and Listen Animal Tales.” She talked to TCBR about the inspiration and creation of her interactive iBook series, in particular The King Penguin.