What is a board book? It's a book sturdy enough for babies and toddlers to grab, chew, and read printed on thick paperboard. Board books make the BEST gifts for a baby shower or birthday or just-because. Children hear and learn new words, learn to appreciate the pictures and stories, and learn how we read a book front to back, right to left. Recently I read Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers. In … [Read more...]
New Children’s Books
Spring's bounty of newly published books for kids is here with a round-up of new children's books: picture books, board books, and non-fiction. New Children's Books Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin, created by James Dean I imagine it's hard to follow the perfection of the first Pete the Cat book. So, my kids and I read this book with a wary eye . . . and loved it! Again … [Read more...]
45 Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids
Now that you know why kids should read comics, you need a list of comic books and graphic novels for kids that they'll love. All of the titles listed I've read and fully recommend. If you want to add to this list, please do so in the comments. (Also, I'm including hybrids, books with both comic and narrative.) Good Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids SHOP graphic novels and comic books … [Read more...]
8 Reasons to Let Your Kids Read Comic Books
Do you consider comics credible reading? Do you see comics as only for reluctant readers? I strongly believe that comics and graphic novels count as credible reading materials and aren't just for reluctant readers. It started with my middle-school language-arts teacher mom who owned hundreds of comic books for her classroom; comics like Archie, Spiderman, Tintin, and classics. My mom … [Read more...]
The Books of Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Not surprisingly, Amy Krouse Rosenthal's newest children's picture book, Al Pha's Bet, is deliciously imaginative. But so is everything she does, including her other children's books. So I decided to share my favorite Krouse Rosenthal children's books because I couldn't just pick one! Al Pha's Bet In a kingdom without a system of letter organization, Mr. Al Pha makes a bet with himself … [Read more...]
3 New Grimm Inspired Fairy Tale Books
This fall brings three new books that are inspired by the 19th century Brothers Grimm stories; they're not for the faint of heart just like the originals. In fact,The Story of Little Red Riding Hood, A Tale of Dark and Grimm and Reckless might actually scare you a little. (Just in time for Halloween?) Books Inspired By Grimm Fairy Tales The Story of Little Red Riding Hood written by The … [Read more...]