Madeline and the Cats of Rome by John Bemelmans Marciano Reading level: Ages 3-8 Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: Viking Juvenile (September 4, 2008) Do you remember the Madeline series, by Ludwig Bemelmans? The first book was published in 1939, has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and has been translated into 12 different languages – so, there is a pretty good chance that you read the books during your childhood. In case you need a little memory jolt … she’s the mischievous redhead whose stories are based around harmless shenanigans. Now that you are probably having flashbacks, you will be…
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I want to share the great news about The Pout-Pout Fish, by Deborah Diesen, busting onto the New York Times Best Sellers list. There will certainly be no more pouting for Mr. Fish! In case you missed it, I recently did an interview with Deborah Diesen, so please check it out (click here). Congratulations Deborah! Link: Macmillan: News: Spreading the cheery-cheeries all over the place!
VS So, before I get started, I am a permanent resident of the US, and not a Citizen, therefore I am not eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election. However, I am able to share my opinion on the children’s books aimed at promoting politics amongst the young and their families – I mean really … politics in a picture book, why?! Please feel free to share your views with me. On the front counter of the store where I work, I placed the Obama and McCain books. Many discussions, amongst staff and customers alike have risen since doing…
Now that it’s officially the ‘back-to-school’ time of year, I thought I would share a couple of links to sites that sell, or have down-loadable, book plates. They’re sweet, decorative, and also keep your home library identifiably yours! Lovely Labels:fun and colorful labels. My Retro Baby: believe it or not … “retro” book plates. My Home Library: book plates by well known authors, such as Jez Alborough. www.bookplates.com: good quality, classic styles. RIF – Reading Planet: fun down-loadable plates. Links: The history of book plates on wikipedia.com. Book Plates – a post by The Children’s Literature Book Club.
Please mark your calendar if you live in the Washington, DC, area! David Shannon is going to be at Tree Top Kids for a story time and book signing event. David Shannon Date: September 26th Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM Location: Tree Top Kids @ Foxhall Square, Washington, DC He will be promoting his new book Too Many Toys. Too Many Toys by David Shannon Reading level: Ages 4 – 8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. (October, 2008) Synopsis: Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with…
Wonder Bear by Tao Nyeu Reading level: Ages 3-7 Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: Dial Books (September 18, 2008) Wonder Bear is wonderful … and dreamy, too! This book was put into my hands as a must-read. I was immediately taken by the illustrations – which is a good thing for a book with no words. Tao Nyeu created Wonder Bear for her thesis as a second year graduate student at the School of Visual Arts in New York. The artwork was produced using silkscreen with water-based ink. The color palate has been executed with perfect intensity making for very eye-catching…
The Willoughbys is reminiscent of so many classics – Mary Poppins and The Secret Garden, to name only two – all rolled together.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling Reading Level: Ages 9 – 12 Hardcover Publisher: Children’s High Level Group (December 4, 2008) The Tales of Beedle the Bard are J.K. Rowling’s latest addition to her Harry Potter series. If you have read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – the seventh and final novel of the series – you will also be familiar with The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Hermione Granger is given the book by Albus Dumbledore (don’t read this lightly colored sentence if you have not read book number seven – The Tales of Beedle…
Hello Day by Anita Lobel Reading level: Ages 0 – 5 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Greenwillow (March 25, 2008) This is one of my new favorite picture books. With its beautiful illustrations and straightforward text, which includes a new animal sound on each page, it’s the perfect progression from the trustee old board books. The story has the kind of ending that leaves you thinking, “Awwww!” It’s peaceful yet captivating, and perfect for reading right before the lights go off and your toddler slips into dreamland for the night. Hello Day is a colorful trip through the countryside, ending with…
If you like Fancy Nancy (and you should) and you also happen to like Madame Alexander dolls, then I think you’re going to LOVE the new Madame Alexander Fancy Nancy Doll. She goes on sale September 1, 2008. Take a look at her, I think she’s adorable … Just in case you are thinking “who the heck is Fancy Nancy?”, she is the latest craze in books for girlie girls ages 4 through 8 (although I know a ton of two year old girls who are hooked on the series, too). The books are written by Jane O’Connor and Illustrated…