Few things are harder to write or more fun to read than a funny book. From picture books with silly rhymes, to books for older readers with zany characters and outlandish plots, funny books are always a huge hit. To kick off our month of celebrating humor, ReaderKidZ is thrilled to welcome Miriam Glassman and… Read more »
January 2013
NONFICTION – the Latest and Greatest –ORBIS PICTUS AWARDS
BRAVO to the 2013 winning book, author and illustrator — MONSIEUR MARCEAU: Actor Without Words Written by Leda Schubert and illustrated by Gérard DuBois, published by Roaring Brook Press, 2012. Informational books for children keep getting better – innovative designs, creative presentations, plus captivating images that often mix photographs and historical papers with colorful art…. Read more »
My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood by Tameka Fryer Brown
My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood is an expressive tale about the diverse range of colorful emotions generated by everyday sibling rivalry. In the story, Jamie, a naturally creative boy, finds cool green pleasure in creative expression and dark-toned frustrations when his older siblings relentlessly tease him. He works hard to keep his frustrations under control until,… Read more »
Starry River of the Sky
STARRY RIVER OF THE SKY by Grace Lin Rendi has stowed away in a merchant’s cart and left home. As soon as he’s discovered, he’s made to work in service to Master Chao, the owner of a humble inn located in the Village of Clear Sky. Rendi sneers at the shabby inn and the broken down homes… Read more »
Mean Words and a Garden of Forgiveness
THE FORGIVENESS GARDEN by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Christy Hale Recently, I read that Desmond Tutu, when asked who should serve on the Truth and Reconciliation Committee of South Africa, said it should be those who were victims, those whose lives had been torn apart. But key to their selection, those chosen must be ones who… Read more »
Dreaming Up
DREAMING UP: A Celebration of Building by Christy Hale (Lee and Low, 2012) Buildings from around the world, designed by men and women of diverse backgrounds, find their way into Hale’s newest book, DREAMING UP – a collection of concrete poems, recognizable structures from around the world, and the interesting constructions that spring from children’s… Read more »
An International Celebration of Diversity
Looking for an excellent source of outstanding international books – an international celebration of diversity? Each year USBBY, United States Board on Books for Young People, publishes an annotated list of their top choices. The books are divided into reading levels from Kindergarten through Young Adult. The variety is as amazing as the diversity of… Read more »
