Of all the questions astronauts are asked by kids, the most frequent one is “How do you go to the toilet in space?”
Month: November 2016
Off the Hook, a naughty or nice Santa tale, begins with an unexpected take on the importance of Christmas ornaments.
How important is it to make sure that the dialogue in the books we recommend to children and young adults sings with originality and freshness?
Die Young With Me is a raw, honest account of a brave teen’s fight with cancer and the many ways music helped him cope through his recovery.
For lovers of young adult dystopia, The Rains: A Novel, by Greg Hurwitz, is a must-read.
Told from the perspective of the dead Viking Devil Alfarin, this latest offering in the series mixes Viking history and culture with a literary and mythological history of Hell, all rolled up in a gripping adventure story.
A Moon Among Stars, by Jessica and Dave Dever, is a great entry-level science book, and at the same time it works as a lesson in self worth.
Hola! Let’s Learn Spanish is a clever picture book with accompanying audiobook that helps teach children Spanish.
A girl accepts a mysterious invitation to play a deadly game in this suspense-filled thriller, Dead Girls Society.
Wildlings, by Eleanor Glewwe, is a captivating fantasy about the bond between twins, and the power of children to stand up for what’s right.