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…
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.
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.
The Children’s Book Review selected as one of the 15 “exceptional web sites” added to the ALSC’s (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids this fall.
… The 2008 National Book Festival, organized and sponsored* by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., between 3rd and 7th streets from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public. … I have lived in Washington, DC, for three years, and yet again, I will be missing this great festival – so sad! There is an amazing list of authors who are being hosted, including the following children’s authors: CHILDREN Sponsored* by AT&T Tiki…
The Children’s Book Review has been selected for inclusion in the American Library Association’s Great Web Sites for Kids.
Story Time is every Tuesday at Tree Top Kids, Foxhall Square , with yours truly. This week’s Fathers Day themed selections follow: Daddy Hug by Tim Warnes (Author), Jane Chapman (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 2-6 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (April 29, 2008) Synopsis: … “Daddies come in all shapes and sizes—slimy and scruffy, long and fluffy! And daddies make all different kinds of noises—squeak and chirp, buzz and bumble! But what do all daddies have in common? They make us feel safe and snug with tender daddy hugs!” … Comments: So sweet and simple! Thumbs up! Links: Daddy Hug…
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Earth Day is a day designed to bring awareness to our world and it’s environment, and to highlight ways in which we can work together to make it a better place.
Carmela LaVigna Coyle is the author of one of our favorite series. Along with Mike Gordon’s very sweet illustrations, Carmela LaVigna Coyle has created an extremely down to earth, outdoor-loving, girl collection.