The Children’s Book Review Published: September 1, 2009 Back-to-school is a season in itself and is currently in full-swing. Like me, you probably had an inbox full to the brim with back-to-school newsletters and shopping discounts. I have decided to share with you some of the great books that I picked out from my favorite e-mails, followed by a few additions made by yours truly. Picks from the Horn Book Newsletter Tyrannosaurus Math by Michelle Markel (Author), Doug Cushman (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 6-9 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Tricycle Press (July 14, 2009) Publisher’s synopsis: This T-Rex was born with…
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: August 28, 2009 The Belly Button Fairy releases on September 1, 2009. Pre-order your copy here to add it to your collection: The Children’s Book Review Store
By Reading is Fundamental Published: August 26, 2009 Long before they go to school, before they even know the alphabet, children begin to write. In fact, for most children, literacy begins at home . . . with a crayon. The scribbles of very young children have meaning to them, and scribbling actually helps them to develop the language skills that lead to reading. Young children who are encouraged to draw and scribble stories will learn to write more easily, effectively, and confidently once they head off to school. How can you encourage your children to write? From infancy on, reading books…
By Ericka Boussarhane Published: August 26, 2009 Author Showcase: A place for authors and illustrators to gain visibility for their works.* Sam and the Boogie Man Reading level: Ages 4-12 Paperback: 28 pages Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 22, 2009) Meet Sam, a young boy who does not want to sleep in his own bed. Sam crowds into his parents’ bed to sleep at night because he’s afraid of the boogie man lurking in his own room. With the help of his mother, father and sister, Sam tries several times to get rid of the boogie man in his closet. When all else fails,…
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: August 20, 2009 The Children’s Book Review proudly presents an interview with Newbery award-winning author Susan Patron. After recently reviewing The Higher Power of Lucky and Lucky Breaks, I received a very gracious thank you note from Susan, herself. I couldn’t resist asking for the opportunity to e-mail her a few questions.
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: August 18, 2009 Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman (Author), Dave McKean (Illustrator) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (May 26, 2009) What to expect: Hair, Fantasy, Animals Crazy Hair is a book for any child or parent who has ever wondered the following thoughts: Is that guy’s hair real? It’s so long, do you think he sits on it every time he takes a seat? When was the last time he washed his hair? I’m sure there are things growing under all that mess! What would happen if you…
Increasing your child’s exposure to reading will enhance their literacy skills.
By Andrea Ross, Just One More Book!! Published: August 16, 2009 The Children’s Book Review presents a guest post by Andrea Ross, co-creator of the children’s literature and literacy radio program Just One More Book!!.Through this thrice-weekly program and its website, Andrea and co-creator Mark Blevis are building a lively, interactive community that puts great children’s book recommendations in ear buds and links children’s book readers, authors, illustrators, librarians, enthusiasts and activists. Andrea lives in the heart of Canada’s capital with her husband, two daughters and a ridiculously large number of children’s books. We often talk about the benefits of…
Dawn Little, Links to Literacy | August 6, 2009 The Children’s Book Review presents a guest post by Dawn Little, founder of Links to Literacy. She holds a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction, and literacy. Enjoy… There has been a lot of talk lately (well, several years lately) about boys and reading. Why don’t boys like to read? What can we do to encourage them to read? What is the difference in learning for boys and girls? As an educator and a mom of a six year old boy, I am intrigued by this “new”…
By Tara Rison, Itty Bitty Bookworms Published: August 13, 2009 The Children’s Book Review presents a guest post by Tara Rison. A wife and WAHM of three. In her former life she was a teacher, preschool director, and college instructor. She currently owns and operates The Itty-Bitty Bookworm, a literature-based preschool curriculum company. I will never forget the night that my oldest daughter begged to stay up “just ten more minutes”. It was not to finish watching a tv show, nor to finish playing an electronic game. It was to finish the chapter of the book she was reading. “Please,…