The New York Public Library has just announced its list of 100 great children’s books from the past 100 years. You can check how many you’ve read while you introduce your children to new worlds. The titles were selected by children’s librarians and come with an accompanying exhibit at the library on “The ABC of […]
“You make ’em, I amuse ’em.” And who among us hasn’t been absolutely amused by the whimsical tales spun by Dr. Seuss? Theodor Seuss Geisel did more than just make children smile to stories told in verse, though. He also taught morals, gentle morals that any sensible person could agree with. Some of those morals […]
We write a lot on this website about how the proliferation of book series, especially graphic novel series for emergent readers, is a good thing, Placing juvenile literature into series has been done for a very long time. Perhaps going back to when newspapers would print serial stories to appeal to young readers. Looking back […]
This month is the birth month of one of the greatest romance writers in all of history; Jane Austen. She has an impeccable ability to capture her audience, typically us gushing female romantics all looking for Mr Darcy, sending them back to an eighteenth century English countryside. Her books, from the well known Pride and […]
By Neysa CM Jensen We live in an increasingly diverse society that includes celebrations of all kinds. Perhaps the holidays at the beginning of winter are one of the most obvious times of year to explore and learn about different cultures and their holidays. Most cultures have some sort of winter observance. Most of these […]
The Christmas season is upon us and it is a wonderful time to encourage your child to read, write, imagine and compare! Introducing you child to classic Christmas stories can be a part of a family tradition. Introducing your child to a new spin on an old tale can encourage critical thinking, acceptance of differences, […]
Everyone knows “10 little monkeys jumping on the bed”. This well-known finger play comes to life with popping buttons built into a durable and colorful board book. Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed has reoccurred time and time again in songs, books, finger plays and short videos. All versions help to teach children an understanding […]
The annual “Best Of” list is always the most difficult list we make. There are so many differing opinions regarding what makes a good piece of juvenile literature. Is it the story, the illustrations? Is a book one that contains meaningful themes, teaches important principles or makes children think and learn? Is it a book […]
Halloween Books I love holidays as a teacher. The children are excited no mater the holiday theme and you can hide learning opportunities everywhere. Halloween is one of those holidays where I haven’t found a book that I absolutely love for the story, however, I can’t complain about the teachable moments that show up in […]