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In case you're wondering where we stand on the issue of the latest phenomenon in kid's lit, here's a peek.  It's our "tale of the tape", bedtime style.

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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: March 25, 2010

May 2-8, 2011, is Children’s Book Week. Each year, during this week, The Children’s Book Council hosts the Children’s Choice Book Awards. These are the best awards because the children are given a voice! I highly recommend checking out the thirty books that have been nominated for the six categories: k-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, Teens, and author of the year. Then, along with your kids or classroom, go and vote for their favorite(s)—you have until April 29. The winners will be announced on May 2 at the Children’s Choice Book Awards Gala.

This year’s Children’s Choice Book Award finalists are as follows:

Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year

Shark vs. Train

by Chris Barton (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (April 1, 2010)

Publisher’s synopsis: Shark VS. Train! WHO WILL WIN?!

If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, including burping, bowling, Ping Pong, piano playing, pie eating, and many more! Who do YOU think will win, Shark or Train?

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How Rocket Learned to Read

by Tad Hills

Publisher: Schwartz & Wade; 1 edition (July 27, 2010)

Publisher’s synopsis: Learn to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own!

With a story that makes reading fun—and wil

The 2011 finalists for the Children’s Choice Book Awards have been revealed. Kids can vote from March 14th to April 29th, and the winners will be announced live at the Children’s Choice Book Awards gala in May. Individual title nominees have been divided into four groups classified by different school grades.

In the Author of the Year category, teen fiction writers dominate. The nominees include Suzanne Collins for Mockingjay, Stephenie Meyer for The Second Short Life of Bree Tanner, Rick Riordan for The Lost Hero, Jeff Kinney for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth, and Cassandra Clare for Clockwork Angel.

Children of all grades are encouraged to vote for the Illustrator of the Year award. Those nominated for in this category include Loren Long for President Barack Obama‘s Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters, David Wiesner for Art & Max, Mo Willems for Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion, Robin Preiss Glasser for Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique, and Nancy Tillman for Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You. Who do you want to win?

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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: February 2, 2011

Love is in the air!

From snuggle time with the youngest set to the trials and tribulations of adolescence, all you need is love. Romantic poet William Wordsworth (7 April 1770 – 23 April 1850) said, “The little unremembered acts of kindness and love are the best parts of a person’s life.” Could reading a book with your child (no-matter-what their age) be considered one of these acts of kindness? You better believe it. In fact, it may turn out to be one of the best things you ever did for your child. Not only does it allow for a beautiful moment of bonding between parent and child, it nourishes your child’s brain and can create life-long readers.

Enjoy the books below. The theme is love, but of course. “The giving of love is an education in itself.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Board Books ♥ Picture Books ♥ Early Readers ♥ Middle Grade Novels ♥ Young Adult

Board Books

Count My Kisses, Little One

by Ruthie May (Author), Tamsin Ainsley (Illustrator)

Reading level: Ages 1-3

Hardcover: 24 pages

Publisher: Little Hare (February 1, 2010)

Source: Publisher

Publisher’s synopsis: Following the bedtime routine from playful giggles with teddy to gentle sleep, baby is showered with kisses and love all through the day. This book is the perfect gift for newborns, first birthdays and toddlers. Ages 1+.

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All Kinds Of Kisses

by Linda Cress Dowdy (Author), Priscilla Lamont (Illustrator)

Reading level: Ages 0-4

Board book: 24 pages

Publisher: Cartwheel Books (December 1, 2010)

Source: Publisher

Publisher’s synopsis: A heartwarming padded board book, all about different types of kisses!

“Butterfly kisses

Are soft gentle things.

Flutter your lashes

Like butterfly wings.”

As a little boy makes his way to bed, he kisses each animal with a different kiss. Little does he realize the sweet tucking-in that awaits him! These touching rhymes, paired with cozy illustrations, are perfect to share with that special little someone you love.

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You Are My Sunshine