The Tournament at Gorlan (Ranger’s Apprentice: the Early Years) | Book Review
[A]s you dive into The Tournament at Gorlan, prequel to the series, you can imagine the author’s invitation: “curl up and get comfortable; I’ve got a story for you.”
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Monsterland, by Michael Phillip Cash | Dedicated Review
In this novel written for fans of the dystopian-horror genre, Cash delivers a gripping story with a Jurassic Park vibe.
The Summerfield Sisters: Victory in Valdese (Book 1), by Vanessa Small
Join the Summerfield sisters for a journey of family, friendship, and football in this first title of the fictional chapter book series designed for elementary-aged girls from Small Publishing.
Harry the Hydrogen Goes to Space, by Jacqueline Rankin | Book Giveaway
Enter to win an autographed copy of Harry the Hydrogen Goes to Space (Scinch, LLC, 2015), written and illustrated by Jacqueline Rankin. Giveaway begins October 28, 2015, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends November 27, 2015, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Dr. Urmila Pai, M.D. Discusses Nervous Nellie
Books are a great way to reach out to kids. I think that anxious children can really connect and relate to a character, such as Nellie.
Nervous Nellie, A Book for Children Who Worry | Press Release
Special Needs Publishing is pleased to announce the release of “Nervous Nellie,” a book for children who worry, written by Dr. Urmila Pai, M.D. and illustrated by Jackie Schuld.
Voyagers Series | Book Giveaway
Enter to win this new multi-platform middle-grade series: VOYAGERS (Random House Children's Books, 2015). Get the full Voyagers experience! Giveaway begins October 26, 2015, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends November 25, 2015, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
The Lumpheads: An Odyssey of Idiocy, by Randolph Booth
Beautifully written and illustrated by Randolph Booth, ‘The Lumpheads’ is a darkly comedic children’s picture book.
In the Tree Top: A New Lullaby, by Candide Jones | Dedicated Review
In In the Tree Top, Candide Jones and Steve Emery have captured the essence of Rock-a-Bye Baby and have taken the lyrics even further with a retelling of their own.
5 Reasons Why Books with Characters of Diversity Are Important
I’m optimistic that, through literature that explores and celebrates diversity, all kids will be able to comfortably go on any adventure with any character to anywhere.