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The eclectic Ed Emberly: Until April 9, 2017 at the Worcester Art Museum

Posted on January 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

For all those who love children’s book illustrations – an exhibit not to miss.

The Worcester Art Museum, in Worcester, Massachusetts, is celebrating the extraordinary talent and range of children’s book author and illustrator Ed Emberly. Kahbahbloom: The Art and Storytelling of Ed Emberly is a comprehensive retrospective of some 50 years of his work, with original art on display for admirers, and reading and art activities for kids. Read more…The eclectic Ed Emberly: Until April 9, 2017 at the Worcester Art Museum

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Filed Under: Events Tagged With: 4yr+, 5yr+, 6yr+, 7yr+, 8yr+, beginning chapter books, board book, cartooning, drawing, illustrated, picture book, read aloud

Book review: Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot

Posted on January 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Title: Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot
Author: Dav Pilkey
Illustrator: Dan Santat
Format: Book series (9 books)
Age group: 5+

Poor Squeakyville! This town and its mousey inhabitants seem perpetually on the hit-list of some mad scientist or colony-craving alien. Luckily for Squeakyville, one of its littlest residents – boy-mouse Ricky Ricotta – has teamed up with his best buddy, The Mighty Robot, to hold chaos at bay. From facing down school bullies, to combatting all manner of mutants from around the planetary system, Ricky and his Robot embark on 9, action-packed adventures.  Read more…Book review: Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot

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Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: 5yr+, 6yr+, 7yr+, 8yr+, beginning chapter books, friendship, picture book, read aloud, reluctant readers, robots

You’re covered: 20+ book ideas for boys this holiday season

Posted on December 3, 2016

Wow, December already! List-making time if ever there was one. So, what’s on your bookish gift-list this holiday season? I’d love to know. And so would other readers, as we all scramble to get organized for the holidays.

As for the lists I am making, here’s one from me to you: 20+ gift ideas for the boys in your lives. From tried-and-true classics to unusual finds, BookishBoys has you covered. Read more…You’re covered: 20+ book ideas for boys this holiday season

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Books dominated the gifts my boys received this Christmas 2018. Between aunts and uncles, grandparents, parents and Santa, the boys made out like very successful book bandits indeed. I would have been very jealous about their haul, except that my own gifts included some great books too. Read more…Book Bonanza 2

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Give me Smore: a science magazine for girls (and boys)

Magazine subscriptions are a great way to engage reluctant readers. Magazines provide content in bite-sized chunks; almost always contain wonderful photographs, graphics, and comics; and include ideas for hands-on activities. There’s also nothing quite like the feeling of getting something fun in the mail every month with your name on it.

I recently came across a children’s magazine, a newbie on the scene, that I wanted to share with you: Smore Magazine. Read more…Give me Smore: a science magazine for girls (and boys)

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Out of the desert and into wonderland, thanks to Brian Selznick

Reading dry spells: Periods where nothing in the library entices, and the assigned books from school seem just another chore. Every reader has had those, and my boys have succumbed to them at various times. During one particularly arid spell, I was thrilled to discover Brian Selznick’s work on our public library shelves. These proved to be our ride out of the desert and back into wonderland. Read more…Out of the desert and into wonderland, thanks to Brian Selznick

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