By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: December 17, 2011
Looking for some last minute gift ideas? Here are some fun books and book related items that you can’t go wrong with. There is something for everyone—babies to teenagers! Just click on the images to learn more …
The Adventures of Tin Tin: Season 1 (DVD)
The Magic School Bus: Oceans (Nintendo DS—Ages 5+)
The Giant Book of Giants (Ages 4+)
The Girls' Book of Secrets (Ages 8+)
A Pocket Library: Oh, David! (Ages 0+)
Star Wars: Darth Vader, A 3-D Reconstruction Log (Ages 5+)
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Strikingly True (Ages 10+)
Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers (Ages 12+)
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By Nicki Richesin, The Children’s Book Review
Published: December 5, 2011
Yona Zeldis McDonough
Yona Zeldis McDonough is the talented author of many books for readers of all ages: fiction and non-fiction for adults and award-winning children’s books. She has most recently written the highly anticipated second book in her Doll Shop series, The Cats in the Doll Shop. Although a prolific writer, Yona still makes time for school visits and readings. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.
Nicki Richesin: It’s a great pleasure to interview you. You have proved a prolific writer of both fiction and nonfiction for adults, in addition to your award-winning children’s books. My daughter adored The Doll Shop Downstairs and The Cats in the Doll Shop. Could you explain how you first discovered Beatrice Alexander, or Madame Alexander as she’s known, and how her story inspired you to write about the resourceful Breittlemann family?
Yona Zeldis McDonough: I remember Madame Alexander dolls from my own childhood. I longed for them though I never had one back then. As an adult, I started collecting dolls and bought a few of Mme. Alexander’s creations for my collection. When I was reading about her early life, I found out that her father owned and operated America’s first doll hospital. It was on the Lower East Side and the family lived in an apartment above the shop. Beatrice (she was Bertha in those days) and her sisters were allowed to play in the doll hospital sometimes and when I learned that, I just knew: here was a perfect setting for a children’s story.
Many of your books are set in Brooklyn, where you live with your family. Why has this area of New York proved such a “fertile ground” as you put it in your work?
YZM: I love Brooklyn. It’s so vast and filled with its own history, character and even mysteries. It is both a part of New York, and yet retains a separate identity. I grew up in Brooklyn and so it holds many associations for me
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: December 1, 2011
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
Kids’ Christmas Books: For the Naughty & Nice
Cedella Marley Inspires with “One Love”
Author Interview: Gary Paulsen
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by James Patterson and Jill Dembowski
(Ages 11-15)
by Lincoln Peirce
(Ages 8-12)
Artemis the Loyal (Goddess Girls)
by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams
(Ages 8-12)
Pretty Little Liars #10: Ruthless
by Sara Shepard
(Ages 14-17)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
by Jan Brett
(Ages 0-5)
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By Nicki Richesin, The Children’s Book Review
Published: November 27, 2011
Anjelica Shirley Carpenter
Angelica Shirley Carpenter is the author of many acclaimed biographies written for young people including Frances Hodgson Burnett: Beyond the Secret Garden, L. Frank Baum: Royal Historian of Oz, Robert Louis Stevenson: Finding Treasure Island, and Lewis Carroll: Through the Looking Glass. She also edited In the Garden: Essays in Honor of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Carpenter is the founding curator of the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at California State University in Fresno.
Nicki Richesin: Thank you for agreeing to do this interview. I know our readers will be fascinated by your writing life. You have established an impressive career as a biographer of many beloved and celebrated children’s book authors including Frances Hodgson Burnett, L. Frank Baum, Robert Louis Stevenson and Lewis Carroll. How did you first begin writing your books?
Angelica Shirley Carpenter: I began about 1988 when my mother Jean Shirley retired and moved from St. Louis to live near me in Palm Springs, Florida. Mother had already published several biographies for children and she arrived in Florida with a good idea for a new one, about Frances Hodgson Burnett. Oh, and she wanted us to write this together. In St. Louis Mother had found and read The One I Knew the Best of All, Frances’ autobiography of her childhood, and she thought that it would make a good starting point. I was running a small public library at this time, and I knew that children still read and loved The Secret Garden and A Little Princess, so I agreed that Frances would make a good subject. We established that the only biography of Frances Hodgson Burnett for young people had been written by her daughter-in-law in 1965. It lacked illustrations and, worse, it omitted certain incidents that were embarrassing to Frances’ family, like her divorce and remarriage. So we decided to write a more accurate account of her life and to try to publish it with photographs and illustrations from her books.
Your mother Jean Shirley was your co-author on three of your books. Could you tell us about her influence on your life and how you collaborated together?
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: November 1, 2011
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
Cedella Marley Inspires with “One Love”
Author Interview: Gary Paulsen
Lessons from Laura Ingalls Wilder
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
by Jeff Kinney
(Ages 8-11)
by Christopher Paolini
(Young Adult)
by Jan Brett
(Ages 0-5)
Ivy an Bean: No News is Good News
by Annie Barrows
(Ages 6-9)
by Lita Judge
(Ages 0-5)
Steps and Stones: An Anh’s Anger Story
by Gail Silver
(Ages 4-10)
THE BEST SELLERS
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Publisher’s synopsis: If you had the chance to change one thing about yourself, what would you be willing to give up in exchange?
Fifteen-year-old Will Besting is sent by his doctor to Fort Eden, an institution meant to help patients suffering from crippling phobias. Once there, Will and six other teenagers take turns in mysterious fear chambers and confront their worst nightmares-with the help of the group facilitator Rainsford, an enigmatic guide. When the patients emerge from the chamber, they feel emboldened by the previous night’s experiences. But each person soon discovers strange, unexplained aches and pains…What is really happening to the seven teens trapped in this dark Eden?
Patrick Carman’s DARK EDEN is a provocative exploration of fear, betrayal, memory, and ultimately, immortality.
Experience the fear: http://enterdarkeden.com
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Publisher’s synopsis: This hilarious and inventive drawing book by animator Chris McDonnell features page after page of off-the-wall gags and fillin doodle prompts. McDonnell’s infectious humor recalls MAD magazine at its finest. Ideal for an instant laugh or for anyone looking to spark their creative side, this interactive volume is the ultimate resource for fun with pen and paper.
Add this book to your collection: Sasquatch’s Big, Hairy Drawing Book
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Add this book to your collection: The Name of the Star (Shades of London)
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: September 21, 2011
It’s time to start prepping for the holiday season. First stop: Halloween. No tricks here—only treats!
When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.
~Author Unknown
Our 2011 Halloween book list spotlights everything from growing pumpkins; overcoming fears (a great topic for youngsters that tend to get a little surprised when they no longer recognize their family and friends due to colorful costumes and scary masks); witches; skeletons; cats and bats; and plain-old, creepy stories that beg to be read on a dark night with a flashlight. From babies to beginning readers to middle graders to young adults, TCBR has you covered.
Board Books
Spooky Boo! A Halloween Adventure
by Lily Karr (Author), Kyle Poling (Illustrator)
Reading level: Baby-Preschool
Board book: 12 pages
Publisher: Cartwheel Books; Brdbk edition (July 1, 2011)
Source: Publisher
Publisher’s synopsis: What’s Halloween without a haunted house? Come inside SPOOKY BOO! A HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE – it’s filled with tons of Halloween fun! With spooky lift-the-flaps, icky touch-and-feels, and outrageous mirrors throughout, this is one haunted house that trick-or-treaters will want to visit again and again!
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by Renee Khatami
Reading level: Baby-Preschool
Board book: 14 pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (July 26, 2011)
Source: Publisher
Publisher’s synopsis: Black is the new black in this darkly tantalizing touch-and-feel extravaganza for the senses! Now babies can enjoy this daring color in a novelty board book chock-full of gorgeous, full-color photographs. There are textures to touch, a flap surprise, and the scratch ‘n’ sniff scent of sweet licorice that you can almost taste!
Add this book to your collection: Little Black Book
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: September 1, 2011
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
Back-to-School: Books About School
Best Halloween Books for Kids: Scary, Spooky, and Silly
20 Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by Brian Selznick
(Ages 9-12)
LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia
by DK Publishing
(Ages 12 and up)
by Shel Silverstein
(Ages 8-11)
You Have to Stop This (Secret)
by Pseudonymous Bosch
(Ages 9-12)
The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories
by Dr. Seuss
(Ages 6-9)
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 10, 2011
It’s that time of the year again: school time! Whether it’s the first day of school or the first day of a new grade, there is always an adjustment period. Excited, nervous, or shy, reading books about school, or stories that revolve around the classroom, can be a great way to begin switching gears from the vacation mindset. In this book list, you’ll find picture books, chapter books for the early fluent and fluent readers, as well as a novel for young adults.
Picture Books
By Harry Bliss
Reading level: Ages 3-7
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Press (August 1, 2011)
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By Kate Messner (Author), Andy Rash
(Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 36 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books (June 22, 2011)
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My Best Friend Is As Sharp As a Pencil: And Other Funny Classroom Portraits
By Hanoch Piven
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade; 1 edition (May 11, 2010)
Source: Publisher
Add this book to your collection: My Best Friend Is As Sharp As a Pencil: And Other Funny Classroom Portraits
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: July 26, 2011
Whether you’re heading to the beach, park, lake, or hanging-out at home, we have some great summer-themed books picked out for kids of all ages—including a couple of Young Adult titles.
Picture Books
By Jodi Moore (Author), Howard McWilliam (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Flashlight Press (May 1, 2011)
Source: Publisher
Publisher’s synopsis: On a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Right away, a dragon moves in. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows all while Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is engrossed in her book. Unfortunately, no one believes the boy when he tries to share the news of this magnificent creature. That’s when the mischief begins, and the dragon becomes a force to be reckoned with. While adults will recognize the naughty antics as a ploy for attention, children will dissolve into giggles as the dragon devours every last sandwich, blows bubbles in the lemonade, and leaves claw prints in the brownies. Maybe the dragon really is running amok on the beach, or maybe it’s a little boy’s imagination that is running wild.
Add this book to your collection: When a Dragon Moves In
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By Janet Costa Bates (Author), Lambert Davis (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 6-10
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Lee & Low Books (September 30, 2010)
Source: Publisher
Publisher’s synopsis: As family and friends arrive from near and far for Grandma’s seventieth birthday, Cora is surrounded by excited shouts and laughter and the smells of favorite Cape Verdean dishes cooking. Everyone’s getting ready for the big beach party tomorrow, but Cora still doesn’t know what to give Grandma as a present. It has to be something special.
Grandma is overjoyed to see so many of the people she loves, but Cora knows she still misses family in Cape Verde whom she hasn’t seen in decades. Could Cora convince her to make the trip overseas for a visit? After a nighttime walk on the beach with Grandma, Cora has a dream that gives her an idea for the perfect birthday gift.
In her picture book debut, Janet Costa Bates invites readers into to a celebration of the s
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By Olivia Bennett, for The Children’s Book Review
Published: July 20, 2011
How to splatter-paint your jean shorts or Converse sneakers
What’s more fun than flinging paint around? How about flinging paint around and, at the same time, spicing up your ho-hum jean shorts and sneakers? Splatter-paint clothes are one of the hottest trends right now, and Allegra Biscotti can show you how to channel your inner Jackson Pollack (he’s the artist guy who became famous for throwing paint to make art) and create fab must-have fashion in your back yard.
What You Need:
Paint brushes (try a bunch of different sizes)
Fabric paint (available at craft stores— use fabric paint so your designs don’t wash away in the laundry) Try a rainbow of colors or stick to one color family (Purple Passion and Summer Sunburst are my current favs.)
Newspaper or a drop cloth
Jean shorts, jeans, or canvas sneakers
What to Do:
1. Cover a flat surface with newspaper or a drop cloth. If it’s a nice day, work out in your yard.
2. If you are doing the splatter-thing on your kicks, remove the laces first and stuff the sneakers with newspaper.
3. Using the paint brush, flick, fling, or lightly brush paint randomly on your fabric. Make splotches or spots of color. Try spreading paint with a comb or a toothbrush for a cool effect. The key is to drip the paint from high above the fabric and to vary the size of the splotches. Before the paint dries, sprinkle on some glitter for a sparkly attention-grabber (shake off excess glitter).
4. Let jeans dry flat for at least two hours before flipping them over and splattering the back.
5. Make sure all paint is completely dry before wearing.
Olivia Bennett is the author of Who What Wear!: The Allegra Biscotti Collection. For Project Runway fans and fashionista lovers everywhere, Olivia Bennet has created the ultimate secret identity story: by day, Emma Rose is a quiet, under-the-radar student who doesn’t mix with the popular set. But when school’s out, she becomes Allegra Biscotti, Queen of the Runway—whipping up cutting-edge designs and wowing the world with her unique sense of fashion in Who What Wear!.
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 23, 2011
As the school year ends, join Random House Children’s Books to
BEAT THE HEAT with SUMMER READING!
Because every beach bag should have sunscreen, a pair of shades, and a story…
By Lauren Kate
Before Luce and Daniel met at Sword & Cross—before they fought the Immortals—they had already lived many lives. Desperate to unlock the curse that condemns their love, Luce must revisit her past incarnations to understand her fate. Sweeping centuries and spanning the globe, PASSION is the third novel in the thrilling and romantic Fallen series by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate.
Delacorte Press | 978-0-385-73916-0 | June 14, 2011 | | $17.99 / $19.99 Can. | Ages 12+ | 432 pgs
THE WARLOCK: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
By Michael Scott
The fifth book in Michael Scott’s riveting six-part New York Times bestselling series, which has introduced readers to legendary historical and mythological figures—weaving history, mystery, and magic together seamlessly. Before penning the first novel, The Alchemyst (2007), Michael Scott devoted nearly a decade researching this series—and it shows. In THE WARLOCK, the twins of prophesy—Sophie and Josh—have been separated, and as the end of the series nears, the action-packed plot is more intense and absorbing than ever. With Scatty, Joan of Arc, Saint Germain, Palamedes, and Shakespeare all in Danu Talis, Sophie is on her own with the ever-weakening Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel. She must depend on Niten to help her find an immortal to teach her Earth Magic. Much to the surprise of readers, she will find her teacher in the most ordinary of places.
Delacorte Press | 978-0-385-73533-9 | May 24, 2011 | | $18.99 / $20.99 Can. | Ages 12+ | 400 pgs
HE EMERALD ATLASBy John Stephens
Fourteen-year-old Kate, 12-year-old Michael and 11-year-old Emma have moved from one orphanage to another over the last 10 years. Taken away from their parents as babies, and seemingly unwanted, these children are more remarkable than they possibly could imagine. They are being protected from a horrible evil about which they know nothing—that is, until they discover a magical prophecy that is tied to three books of magic, the first of which is The Emerald
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: April 1, 2011
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
Kids’ Earth Day Books: Green with Environmental Awareness
The 39 Clues Blog Tour: Access Granted, Peter Lerangis
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
The 39 Clues, Book 11: Vespers Rising
by Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, Jude Watson
(Ages 8-12)
Ranger’s Apprentice, Book 10: The Emperor of Nihon-ja
by John Flanagan
(Ages 9-12)
Big Nate Boredom Buster: Super Scribbles, Cool Comix, and Lots of Laughs
by Lincoln Peirce
(Ages 8-12)
by Deborah Underwood
(Ages 1-6)
Athena the Wise (Goddess Girls)
by Joan Holub
(Ages 8-12)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: March 8, 2011
Our shared history unites families, communities, and nations. Although women’s history is intertwined with the history shared with men, several factors – social, religious, economic, and biological – have worked to create a unique sphere of women’s history. ~ The National Women’s History Project
by Margaret Cardillo (Author), Julia Denos (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Balzer + Bray (January 25, 2011)
Source: Publisher
From her life as a child in Nazi occupied Europe to her rise to fame as an actress to her empowering work with UNICEF, Hepburn’s kindness and compassion has been highlighted clearly and carefully and will most definitely inspire young girls. The beautifully painted artwork truly captures the eloquence and signature style that exuded from Hepburn her entire life. Just Being Audrey certainly has a special je ne sais quoi.
Add this book to your collection: Just Being Audrey
My Name Is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Girl Dream
by Jennifer Fosberry (Author), Mike Litwin (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky; Reprint edition (September 1, 2010)
Source: Publisher
This picture book is a brilliant way to introduce young girls to some very wonderful women. It’s empowering and inspiring and a whole lot of fun. These are some of Isabella’s role models: U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley.
Add this book to your collection: My Name Is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Girl Dream
Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
by Candace Fleming
Reading level: Ages 8-12
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (February 8, 2011)
Source: Publisher
Candace Fleming is a non-fiction writing master. There are many books about Amelia Earhart that have been written for children, howev
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By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: February 1, 2011
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
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Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by Shaun Tan
(Ages 8-12)
Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad
by Jacky Davis
(Ages 3-7)
The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Midnight
by L. J. Smith
(Young Adult)
by Jane O’connor
(Ages 4-8)
Scorpia Rising: An Alex Rider Misson
by Anthony Horowitz
(Young Adult)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
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