Hugo based on The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick and War Horse adapted from the children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo have both been nominated for Best Picture this year. Take a look back at some of the books that have inspired memorable films and been honored as nominees for Best Picture by the academy over the years.
Year: 2012
Shana Corey is one remarkable lady. She’s an author of many bestselling books; editor at Random House Books for Young Readers; and mother to two young boys in Brooklyn. Her most recent book is a tribute to the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. Tagalong (get it?) with us as we discuss books, writing, and fascinating women in history.
Bouncy was created by Pier Bradshaw and written by Demetrius Bradshaw. Their goal was to capture the reader’s imagination by immersing themselves in the story as if they were there with Bouncy and the kids.
Bouncy the Smart Ball was created by Pier Bradshaw and written by Demetrius Bradshaw. Their goal was to capture the reader’s imagination by immersing themselves in the story as if they were there with Bouncy and the kids.
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: February 14, 2012 New and Notable Loved Classics
Brian is the author of the young people’s novel “The Feast of the Moon,” a former high school English teacher, a free-lance writer, private tutor and fiction wizard for the Schaumburg Township District Library.
The hamster – who would be insulted to learn he was given a name – is born on a prairie preserve surrounded by subdivisions. While still a pup he is snatched from his burrow by a human and given to a pre-teen girl. Under her care he studies the baffling ways of these curious creatures, learning the surprising concept of friendship.
Anna Grossnickle Hines is the author of over sixty-five, much-cherished books for children. She has an infectious joy for creating stories, like Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti and Peaceful Pieces, children will learn from and return to again and again. Her most recent “book” is actually an app for the iPad, adapted from her book Not Without Bear.
In celebration of African American History month, I discovered some especially moving books to share with The Children’s Book Review. Fighting for justice and equality through solidarity and courage, these books uncover the truth of the African American experience whether it’s during the time of the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement or even today.
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