Set in a small town in North Carolina, Hush Puppy is a wonder of a book. Lisa T. Cresswell’s writing is simple and clean and clearly evokes the emotional expectations of teenage romance and the tense nature of high school.
Author: Luisa LaFleur
Luisa LaFleur
Luisa LaFleur reviews bilingual books for The Children’s Book Review to help parents choose the best books for their budding linguists. She was born in Argentina, attended school in NYC and speaks three foreign languages–Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Formerly an editor in NYC, Luisa is currently a stay-at-home mom to two little ones.
Five beautifully illustrated books that allow kids to explore the incredible ocean.
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Biographies of famous people are often huge, all-encompassing tomes of scholarly information. But a recent crop of books aims to introduce the youngest readers to key historical figures while explaining, in simple terms, some of their most stunning achievements. The following are some of the most fascinating we’ve come across.
A new crop of art books, inspired by geometric shapes, are making their way to bookstores near you. Here are a few of the most interesting ones we’ve come across.
A list of princess stories that ranges from old-fashioned, traditional tales to new releases that encourage creativity and inventiveness.
This fast-moving tale touches on various themes including renewal, regrowth and unexpected challenges.
The Weird Series tackles the ongoing problem of bullying in our schools. It is a unique three-book series that aims to change how we view bullying, those who do the bullying, those who are bullied and those who stand by and watch.
The concept of a superhero—someone who has special powers to fight evil and protect humanity from dangers seen and unseen—appeals to most all children and to most all adults. Following is a handy guide to all the classic superheroes and a few new superhero books.
Most friendships have their ups and downs. Here are some precious friendship stories—books about Friends for the younger set about trials and tribulations and the joys of having a best friend.