From magical chalk to wizards to monsters that will eat your peas for you, the term “fantasy” covers a wide range of children’s books. If your kids are learning about genres in school, at some point they’ll be looking for a good fantasy. What else is there besides Harry Potter? Plenty! For the youngest readers:… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner
Peck’s Picks
Two children’s librarians and one children’s writer must choose their favorite Richard Peck books for young readers. JEANETTE LARSON picks: GHOSTS I HAVE BEEN. Published in 1977, this is one of Richard Peck’s earliest books and it followed the first book about Blossom Culp, The Ghost Belonged to Me, and his highly successful books for… Read more »
The Greatest Gift You Can Give
Okay, I’ll admit that when my nieces and nephews open their presents on Christmas Day their first exclamations of glee are for the Hello Kitty® Vans, XBox 360, or the new skateboard. When unwrapped, the books I’ve given them don’t usually elicit immediate squeals of excitement. However books are still the greatest gifts we can… Read more »
ReaderKidZ Holiday Countdown – Day 7
Matt Faulkner’s books have earned awards and high praise: “exuberant”, “eloquent”, “your corn looks real!” I think that Matt Faulkner is the most brilliant author/illustrator of our time, but I admit, I may be a bit biased: Matt and I got married last December. To celebrate our first anniversary, I’d like to give a gift… Read more »
Get Creative! (Holiday Countdown – Day 6)
Why are kids drawn to books like the“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series? In part, because of the art. Kids, particularly reluctant readers, come into my library clamoring for books like Jeff Kinney’s “Wimpy Kid” books partly because of the doodles and drawings. All kids can “read” the drawings, and they’re inspired to doodle themselves… Read more »
Realistic Fiction for Boys
ReaderKidZ is pleased to introduce our newest contributor, Kristen Remenar! Children’s librarian, national speaker, mom, and wife to illustrator Matt Faulkner, Kristen brings a wealth of experience and talent. Join us in welcoming her! He was distraught. “I need a realistic fiction book. No mysteries, not an adventure story, no graphic novels.” It’s a challenge… Read more »
