Year-Round Joy Christmas is full of shiny things That sparkle, gleam and glow; These holiday pleasures dazzle us, And yet, deep down, we know… That Christmas has its special gifts, But our year-round joy depends On the cherished people in our lives, Our family and our friends. by Joanna Fuchs Christmas joy to you and… Read more »
December 2010
Great Joy, Silver Packages
Christmas. It’s a time of miracles. A time when winter storms rage outside, while indoors, families gather together to enjoy one another’s company in noisy reunions or quiet moments of reflection. It’s a time of peace, hope, love. And… not surprisingly… books, which have long been at the top of my own gift-giving and receiving… Read more »
THE LONGEST NIGHT, by Marion Dane Bauer
Throughout history, humans have celebrated the rebirth of sunlight after the darkest period of the year – The Winter Solstice. The Longest Night is a poetic celebration of this seasonal phenomena. For additional study of the Winter Solstice access this informative link from Education World or this one from National Geographic News. For further study of… Read more »
Books for Every Celebration in a Child’s Life
I remember many a Christmas Day when, finished playing with his toys or puzzles or games, our son Oliver ended up curled up on the couch, reading a book he’d discovered under the tree. When books are a part of every holiday, birthday, and celebration in a child’s life, they come to realize books mean… Read more »
Horn Book Magazine’s 2010 Fanfare List
Congrats to ReaderKidZ very own, Stephanie Greene! Her book, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SOPHIE HARTLEY, was just named to Horn Book’s 2010 Fanfare List, the magazine’s selection of the best children’s and young adult books of the year. Read more about Stephanie Greene on the following ReaderKidZ posts: Stephanie Greene, Author-In-Residence Stephanie’s Story A Peek at Stephanie’s… Read more »
Books: A Reciprocal Gift Between Writer and Reader
This holiday season, any child’s life would be made richer if they were given a present of one of the wonderful books by Katherine Paterson. Books that speak to the small, yet powerful, emotional moments in the life of any child, anywhere in the world. … Read more »
