SOPHIE HARTLEY AND THE FACTS OF LIFE, by Stephanie Greene (Clarion Books 2013) There comes a time in every young girl’s life … well … Sophie Hartley calls it “P-U-berty” and doesn’t want anything to do with it. What with curious friends and competitive fifth graders all vying to know what’s in the movie, however,… Read more »
December 2013
BROTHER SUN, SISTER MOON
BROTHER SUN, SISTER MOON: Canticle of the Creatures, reimagined by Katherine Paterson and illustrated by Pamela Dalton (Chronicle Books, 2011) This book is a gift to anyone who reads one page, pauses to take in the wonder of the illustrations, or continues through the book from start to finish…and begins again. Saint Francis of Assisi wrote the original… Read more »
Snowflakes Fall
SNOWFLAKES FALL By Patricia MacLachlan, Illustrated by Steven Kellogg (Random House, 2013) In memory of the children who died at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, December 2012 “After the Flowers are gone, snowflakes fall… no two the same,” during the first snow of winter. Then a storm comes where “wailing winds may blow,” and “frantic icy… Read more »
The Christmas Cat – An Author-signed Holiday Giveaway!
As an infant, Jesus was no different than other babies his age. When he was unhappy, he cried. And cried. And cried! Every animal in the stable tried to soothe him: the pigeons, the cows, and even the donkey! Sadly, none were able to do so – none except a curious little kitten. “Jesus’s tiny… Read more »
It’s book give-away month at ReaderKidZ!
The countdown is on! Time to find the perfect book for the children in your life, your classroom, or your school. We’ll be giving away books all this month, so stay tuned. Kicking off the month is Princess Posey and the Christmas Magic by Stephanie Greene, illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson. In the 7th book… Read more »
