What’s the Hold Up? The Good, the Bad, and the Stinky We all know a life of crime doesn’t pay. But it sure can be funny! What happens when parents-gone-bad try to raise twins-gone-good? You get family heists and zany adventures, that’s what. We’re thrilled to welcome poet, playwright, and songwriter Mary Amato, author of… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner
Librarian’s Corner: Guest Librarian Katie Fitzgerald on Vintage Children’s Series
Some children’s books never go out of style. These vintage series are sure to appeal to contemporary upper elementary readers as much as they did to their parents and grandparents. Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome Set in England’s Lake District, this twelve-volume series published between 1930 and 1947 follows the adventures of John, Susan,… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner: Guest Librarian Melissa Buron’s Favorite Funny Books
It’s February. Here in Texas we are in the throes of an especially wet and gray winter. Add to that the dismal international current events, and it becomes all too clear that we need a good long laugh. Below you will find a few of my favorite books that evoke hilarity in children (and adults)… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner: More Hijinks With Author Lisa Doan, Part 2
We’re back with Lisa Doan, author of the hilarious middle grade series The Berenson Schemes: Jack the Castaway, Jack and The Wild Life, and coming in March, Jack at the Helm. In case you missed it, this is the first part of Lisa’s interview. Berenson Schemes Book Giveaway! Leave a comment and you could win… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner: Laugh Out Loud Hijinks, Shenanigans, and Global Adventures with Children’s Book Author Lisa Doan
Lisa Doan knows funny! She’s been in a few funny situations herself, being an avid traveller. She’s the author of the hilarious middle grade series The Berenson Schemes: Jack the Castaway, Jack and The Wild Life, and coming in March, Jack at the Helm. The books feature the ever-responsible and practical Jack, and his globetrotting… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner: New Favorites
It’s a new year, so it’s the perfect time to find some new books to share! Here are three of my favorites: For the youngest readers: Froodle by Antoinette Portis (Roaring Brook Press, 2014) Everyone knows that cats go “meow”, dogs go “woof”, crows go “caw”, and little brown birds go “peep”. But what if… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner: Old Favorites
It’s a new year with lots of new books, but don’t miss these “golden oldie” classics that are still in print and are always worth the read! For the youngest readers: Leo the Late Bloomer written by Robert Kraus and illustrated by Jose Aruego (first published 1994) Leo isn’t yet doing some of the things… Read more »
