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 »
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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 »
The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie GIVEAWAY!
Know any kids who really want a pet as a gift? Or more on target, kids who have a pet and aren’t quite as responsible about it as they promised? That would be almost all kids. This is the latest from author-illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, creator of The Polar Express, Jumanji and many more extraordinary… Read more »
December Holiday Extravaganza Give Away!
The long cold nights, and bright lights of the holidays are upon us again. We at ReaderKidZ love this time of year. It’s perfect for picking out delightful books for children, reading them in front of a fire along with a hot toddy, and then giving them as gifts. This is also the time of… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner: Guest Vicky Lorencen on Playing With Words
Like many of you, I started out as a kid. And whether by nature or nurture (or a smoothie of both) I was a word-loving kid. My grandmother adored words too. She read to me from 100 Best-Loved Poems. As Grandma read lyrical stanzas by Wordsworth, Longfellow and Keats, I became enchanted with their rhythm… Read more »
