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What do Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and 007 have in common?

Posted on February 28, 2017 Leave a Comment

I have to confess I had no idea myself until we picked out this awesome audiobook for a listen and checked out the cover.  Read more…What do Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and 007 have in common?

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Filed Under: Audiobooks, Books, Reviews Tagged With: 10yr+, 11yr+, 12yr+, 8yr+, 9yr+, adventure, classics, family, fantasy, gifts, illustrated, read aloud, reluctant readers

Oscars of Kids Books (III): The Caldecott Medal

Posted on February 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

The American Library Association awards contd…Here are the 2017 winners and honorees of the Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children. Read more…Oscars of Kids Books (III): The Caldecott Medal

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Filed Under: Books Tagged With: 3yr+, 4yr+, 5yr+, 6yr+, 7yr+, 8yr+, 9yr+, awards, Caldecott, illustrated, picture book

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

The magic begins when you open a book…

Posted on November 4, 2016 Leave a Comment

This is perhaps most truly said of pop-up books, where the very act of turning a page mobilizes the mechanisms that get the book’s key characters and details leaping out at you, seemingly magically. With their hidden engineering and their vivid, 3-D imagery, pop-ups can entrance the most book-detesting kiddo. Especially because the latest pop-up book creators are taking their art and science to a whole new level. Read more…The magic begins when you open a book…

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Filed Under: Books Tagged With: 10yr+, 11yr+, 12yr+, 8yr+, 9yr+, classics, comics, dinosaurs, gifts, illustrated, mythology, pop-up books, read aloud, reluctant readers, star wars, superheroes

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

Posted on October 20, 2016 Leave a Comment

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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Filed Under: Books Tagged With: 10yr+, 11yr+, 12yr+, 9yr+, adventure, friendship, gifts, graphic novel, illustrated, mystery, read aloud, reluctant readers

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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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How to prepare when Hamilton mania comes to town!

Hamilton: The Musical has finally come to Boston! And after a long wait for a birthday present given years ago, my lucky family and I got to see the show last night. And people, the show did not disappoint! In fact, it was 2 hours and 55 minutes of incredible.

Unlike my kids who know most of the lyrics inside-out, upside-down, and back-to-front like many kids across the country, I’ve been a bit of a Hamilton ignoramus. But these two resources helped me get quickly up to speed, and were great companion-pieces for my kids as well. Read more…How to prepare when Hamilton mania comes to town!

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