SWEETHEARTS OF RHYTHM: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World What a picture book – written in verse with toe-tapping words that sing across the page, by Marilyn Nelson, and illustrated with collage, colors, and scraps of historical photographs, plus musical notation by Jerry Pinkney. This important part of America’s musical history… Read more »
April 2013
What’s Your Question for the Librarian’s Corner?
We at the Librarian’s Corner have tried to answer the most Frequently Asked Questions we could think of that our readers might ask. Using the ReaderKidZ search function, you can access them by typing in FAQ (or FAQs). We’ve covered everything from awards and banned books, to poetry and wordless books and enticing reluctant readers…. Read more »
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
Not too long ago, ReaderKidZ received an email from Laura G. of Chicago. She had a suggestion for a book she’s enjoyed and felt others would, too. Here’s what she said: I am not sure if you have come across or read the picture book The Way I Feel by Janan Cain. Her books are beautifully illustrated and… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner: More Flavors of Poetry
Poetry doesn’t have to be “roses are red, violets are blue…” As David Lubar wrote in his novel, Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, “There are as many types of poems as there are types of food. As many flavors, you might say. To claim you don’t like poetry because you hate ‘mushy stuff’ or things you… Read more »
Steam Train, Dream Train
STEAM TRAIN, DREAM TRAIN by Sherri Rinker, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld (Chronicle, 2013) From the bestselling team that created Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, Steam Train, Dream Train invites readers aboard the mighty dream train as it cling-clang-squeals into “Night Falls.” While monkeys juggle cargo, and kangaroos work – and bounce – the night away, elephants converge on tankers with… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner: The Many Flavors of Poetry
Poetry doesn’t have to be “roses are red, violets are blue…” As David Lubar wrote in his novel, Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, “There are as many types of poems as there are types of food. As many flavors, you might say. To claim you don’t like poetry because you hate ‘mushy stuff’ or things you… Read more »
Peace, Baby
This charming picture book offers a simple panacea for everyday transgressions children will be able to relate to: Peace, Baby. Written by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vreihoff, the story depicts children on the playground, in the classroom, at home, during a game of dress-up … in short, everywhere misunderstandings and hurt feelings can be found…. Read more »
