Shiver me timbers, there are a great many things to admire in Carole P. Roman’s debut children’s book Captain No Beard- not least of which include the rich language, resourceful hero, and clever storytelling. Her imaginary tale might just inspire young readers to take a trip on the high seas.
Browsing: Emotions & Behavior
Frederick Alimonti has penned an emotional tale of personal transformation. Beauty is only skin deep for his heroine Sally Simpson.
Part of Free Spirit Publishing’s Bully Free Kids line, the Weird series tells the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders’ perspectives.
Good news, Rabbit and Mouse are going on a picnic. Bad news, it is starting to rain. Good news, Rabbit has an umbrella. So begins this clever story about two friends with very different dispositions.
Book Spotlight: Seeing CinderellaThe Children’s Book Review
A delightfully illustrated and inspiring picture book that is perfect for children afraid of trying new things.
Teaching children to be compassionate—to understand someone else’s suffering and to try and alleviate that suffering—is not easy. Here are a few books that can help impart the message that being kind to one another is essential and that the golden rule is paramount.
Trevor Jones has been preparing for the start of seventh grade his entire summer. But he is NOT ready for the news his best friend, Libby, drops on him at the bus stop: he needs to branch out and make new friends.
A hilarious and whip-smart take on fractured fairy tales, from rising stars Mac Barnett and Adam Rex.
“… an ambitious story about girlish blues, sisterly differences and the healing power of art …”
— The New York Times