More Horrid Henry? Yes, more twisted, laugh-out-loud Horrid Henry stories. Francesca Simon’s has perfectly executed her characters, again!
Author: Bianca Schulze
Bianca Schulze
Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.
Why should you read Dr. Seuss books to your beginner reader? “If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good” ~ Dr. Seuss
What is Hiding on Your Mother In-Law’s Book Shelf? Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
OK Go is a visual feast. Berger’s signature style of cut paper collages has been masterfully put together to deliver a hopeful message about slowing down to take care of our Earth.
Gallop! and Swing!, NY Times bestsellers, are two very special books created by the very talented Rufus Butler Seder. These are two books that sell themselves based on the sheer amusement they provide to anyone that lays an eye on them. They walk themselves right off the check-out counter (which is where they are always strategically placed for an easy hand-sell) and straight into shopping bags (hopefully the recyclable type).
This is what Ingrid Law has to say about being a writer, receiving a Newbery Honor, her own savvy, and much more …
We really heart books and want to share a few that we think are more than suitable for this warm, fuzzy, hug and kiss kind of day.
Scat by Carl Hiaasen Reading level: Ages 10 and up Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (January 27, 2009) Six pages in and I was hooked on this contemporary new novel by the highly acclaimed author Carl Hiaasen. This book is full of snappy one-liners and fun references to Hiaasen’s hometown, Florida. Scat deals with so many ‘real’ aspects of today’s young teens — Nick, one of the leading characters, is dealing with his father being in the Army Reserve. The book also deals with age-old teen elements, such as: friends, fitting in, a hint of young…
A superb, paper extravaganza! Strega Nona literally POPS from the page, sharing messages of family, patience and eating together.
Four picture books fit for honoring veterans.