Valentine’s Day Books: 8 New Picture Books to Love
The 8 picture books listed here are not just Valentine's Day Books, they are melt-you-heart-all-year-round stories to be savored and cherished.
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Win $120+ of Poetry Books from Random House Children’s Books
Enter to win a "Poetry Month" book prize pack from Random House Children's Books. Giveaway begins April 1, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends April 30, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Books of Poetry for Kids
In celebration of National Poetry Month, we’ve hand-picked ten many-splendored new books.
Kids’ Books Gift Guide: Animal Lovers
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: November 15, 2010
There is nothing like inspiring a young mind with a good book that is rich in scientific facts delivered with pizazz and rich illustrations or startling photographs. In order to tame your wild one—or at least tap into his belief system—lessons in animal humanity and conservation are not to be missed. Many experts suggest that self-esteem, self-confidence, non-verbal communication, compassion, and empathy are all strengthened when a child learns to take care of an animal.
The following books have been selected because they showcase unique stories, poems, or fascinating facts, that have been combined with expressive illustrations or photographs. Let your wild one loose, I assure you there is a book here that will captivate him.
The Swamps of Sleethe: Jack Prelutsky
The Swamps of Sleethe by Jack Prelutsky (Author), Jimmy Pickering (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 8 -12 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (March 10, 2009) Review: Weird, wacky and wonderful are just some of the words that come to mind when reading The Swamps of Sleethe by
