The 7 Most Ridiculous Things as Done by Amelia Bedelia
Amelia Bedelia, beloved literary housekeeper extraordinaire, is like what would happen if you combined Mary Poppins with a five-year-old. She…
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But Not the Armadillo Author and Illustrator Sandra Boynton Talks About Her Favorite Animals, Authors and More!
Hello Sandra! Thank you so much for taking the time do this. My family and I are big fans! I realized…
Keep Kids Busy This Summer with 7 Inspiring Activity Books
Summer is in full swing: that long stretch of hot weather when you become the kids’ cruise director again. Unstructured…
“ROAR!” “Same-same!” and Other Judy-isms: An Interview with Judy Moody Author Megan McDonald
Judy Moody and her moods first ROARed onto the literary scene in 2000, fresh from a summer vacation in which…
6 Books for Dinosaur Lovers
Dinosaurs: the beloved birds of yesteryear. Dinosaurs once were the ruling party of Congress. Dinosaurs invented the Internet. There are…
7 Books That Take You To the Zoo
What a treat it is to visit the zoo! Observing the animals as they go about their lives, learning about…
Animals that Shouldn’t Wear Clothes, a Part-Time Mermaid, & a Tribute to Gloria Steinem: and 7 More New Picture Books We Love
March is almost over, but there are lots more fantastic books cropping up like crocuses. It’s still pretty cold outside,…
How Many of the 2017 Caldecott Medal and Honor Books Have You Read?
Beginning in 1937, The Caldecott Medal has been awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the…
Celebrate the 2018 Caldecott Medal Winner and Honor Books!
Beginning in 1937, The Caldecott Medal has been awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the…
7 Picture Book Reads for Sick Day Blues
Most people don’t look forward to sick days. Having a cold is no fun, and very few people would rather…
5 Kids’ Books that Make Great Valentine’s Day Gifts for Adults
Flowers don’t last. Candy really doesn’t last (especially in my house!). Most traditional Valentine’s Day gifts are as fleeting as…
Inside the Wacky & Wonderful World of Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri
You are in a rocket hurtling through space (but not me; I would never go to space!). Suddenly you crash…
Beep Boop: 5 Robot Picture Books
Robots: they’re going to steal our jobs! They’re going to improve our lives! They’re going to take over everything! They’re…
6 Books You’ll Even Like When You’re Angry
My daughter, my darling, perfect angel, never gets angry. Never throws temper tantrums. Never screams, pouts, hisses, snarls, growls, stomps,…
Goats Are Great Escape Artists: An Interview with The Goat With Many Coats Author Leanne Lauricella
How did you get into goat rescue? I was working as an event planner in New York City. After several…
7 Signs Your Child is a Bookworm
What’s the only thing worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm! Fortunately there’s nothing wrong…
6 Books with Characters Who Have Awesome Names
Naming things is hard; naming people can be even harder. Despite or maybe because of the fact that my husband…
6 Sweet Books Celebrating the Magic of Ice Cream
Ice cream is cold, delicious, and absolutely the best thing you can eat almost any time of year. Whether in…
6 Great Soft Cloth Activity Books
Let’s face it: conventionally published books are terrific until you try to use them for anything other than conveying information.…