Boom! Pow! Meet the Crime-Fighting Animals of Ninja Timmy
What do you get when you cross a talking ninja cat with a couple of pig brothers, a charming mink,…
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Jason Segel’s Nightmares! The Sleepwalker Tonic Delivers Frightful Fun
In Nightmares! The Sleepwalker Tonic, sequel to the New York Times bestselling Nightmares! by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, something…
Ratscalibur is a Story with Heart, Soul, and Magical Sporks
I can already imagine the Hollywood pitch for a film adaptation of Ratscalibur, the newest middle grade novel by New York Times…
Opposites Attract: Our Favorite Fictional Odd Couples
Dark chocolate and sea salt. Ron Swanson and Leslie Knope. Sriracha and caramel corn (shut it). There are few things…
Meet Martin Moone and His World of Imaginary Pals in Moone Boy: The Blunder Years
It’s late, and I should have been asleep an hour ago. But I’m giggling myself silly from reading Moone Boy:…
A Feast For the Eyes: 9 Children’s Books With Stunning Illustrations
Children’s books get some serious love. They provide entertainment and comfort, they’re the stories we return to over and over…
Derek Jeter’s Hit & Miss Knocks it Out of the Park
Derek Jeter was born in New Jersey, moved to Kalamazoo, MI as a kid, and grew up to play shortstop…
Our 6 Favorite Fictional Brats
For every adorable, well-behaved child in the world, there are a dozen selfish, whiny, sticky-fisted brats. That’s how it seems…
Finding Magic and Mystery on The Island of Dr. Libris
Something terrible has happened to 12-year-old Billy Gillfoyle, the protagonist of The Island of Dr. Libris. Billy is forced to…
Mind Your Manners: 7 Funny Picture Books that Teach Etiquette
It can be difficult to devote time to teaching children everyday etiquette. But you also want them to get noticed for all…
Beyond Goodnight Moon: 7 Great Picture Books For New Parents
Goodnight spoon. Goodnight red balloon. And goodnight to that duplicate copy of Goodnight Moon. The world of children’s literature has…