By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book ReviewPublished: May 24, 2013 If You Were Me and Lived in … France: A Child’s Introduction…
Browsing: Cultural Wisdom
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.
Hola! Welcome to Mexico, book one in this new educational and enlightening series where award-winning author Carole P. Roman (Captain No Beard series) introduces young children to cultures around the world by sharing details on places, foods, sports, language and more.
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the “Captain No Beard” series. Roman talks to us about her latest children’s book series that aims to introduce kids to cultures around the world.
Eleven beautiful books of poetry for National Poetry month this fine month of April with its splendid spring light and new green.
Passover Books and Jewish Identity
In honor of Women’s History Month, join us in celebrating the lives of strong women by reading one of these fabulous non-fiction picture books.
8 Children’s Books About African-American History and Culture
Amy Timberlake talks about her research for her well received book “One Came Home,” a western about a thirteen-year old girl who sets off to find her presumed-dead sister, is set in 1871 in southwestern Wisconsin.
From his poor upbringing, his successful leadership and his assassination, Abraham Lincoln is one fascinating guy and the following books certainly do him justice. Each one is outstanding in its own right and they will all undoubtedly captivate their intended audiences.