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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 1:00:00 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled David Wiesner:
Robin said, "Art & MaxWritten and Illustrated by: David WiesnerRecommended Ages: 4-8If you are not already familiar with David Wiesner, I highly recommend hightailing it to the nearest bookstore or library and checking out his children's picture books. He..." more
Saturday, September 25, 2010 8:17:04 AM
Robin Gaphni commented on Kristina Lounsbury's Profile:
Robin said, "Hi Kristina,
Thanks for the nice note. I like it that you are a fellow Bainbridge Islander, maybe we can meet some day for coffee. I once had three kids under six. Now they are 17, 19, and 21. They grow up quickly"
Thursday, September 23, 2010 11:24:32 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Smells Like Dog:
Robin said, "Smells Like DogWritten by: Suzanne SelforsRecommended Ages: 8-12Smells Like Dog is a delightful book that will appeal to boys and girls alike. There's a timeless feel to the book that reminds me of some of my favorite reads as a child. Roald Dahl,..." more
Sunday, September 19, 2010 11:26:56 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Kids Care: 75 Ways to Make a Difference for People, Animals and the Environment:
Robin said, "Kids Care!: 75 Ways to Make a Difference for People, Animals & the Environment Written by: Rebecca OlienIllustrated by: Michael KlineRecommended Ages: 7-12The simple premise of Kids Care is that kids really do care and want to make a difference..." more
Monday, September 13, 2010 12:29:32 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Anastasia's Album: The last tsar's youngest daughter tells her own story:
Robin said, "Anastasia's albumWritten by: Hugh BrewsterRecommended Ages: 10 and upWhen I was around ten years old, I became fascinated by the story of the Romanov family. I read everything I could about that particular time in Russian history, and was especially..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:33:18 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Welcome to Nonfiction Monday!:
Robin said, "Greetings and welcome to Nonfiction Monday! Every Monday, kidlit bloggers celebrate nonfiction books for kids, and today is my day to host. So bloggers, please post your links in the comment section and I will update periodically throughout the..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:33:18 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Wordless Picture Books:
Robin said, "Wordless picture books are a wonderful genre for you and your child to explore. Without words on the page, young children are able to tell YOU the story in their own words. Language and creativity are unleashed as a child relates the story that..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:33:18 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Two New Picture Books to Consider:
Robin said, "I just came across two new picture books that are worth taking a look at.OtisWritten and Illustrated by: Loren LongRecommended Ages: 4-8Otis is a visual delight. The illustrations have a delightful old-fashioned feel to them that immediately draw..." more
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:09:20 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Some Books to Quell Those First Day of School Jitters:
Robin said, "The first day of school is always a little anxiety producing, even when it's highly anticipated. For young children entering kindergarten, the unknown can make it even more intimidating. Luckily, there are quite a few books out there to read ahead..." more
Sunday, August 22, 2010 9:51:15 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled We Shall Overcome: A Song That Changed the World:
Robin said, "We Shall Overcome: A Song That Changed the WorldWritten by: Stuart StottsIllustrated by: Terrance CummingsWith a foreword by: Pete SeegerRecommended Ages: 9 and upThis is a very smart, beautifully layed out book that details the origins of the song..." more
Monday, August 16, 2010 6:23:48 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled The Story Behind Toilets:
Robin said, "I just discovered a wonderful series of non-fiction books that tackles all sorts of really interesting and diverse subjects. Kids who love learning facts about different topics (and being able to spew them out later) will love the True Stories..." more
Thursday, August 12, 2010 1:06:15 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Mole Music:
Robin said, "Mole MusicWritten and Illustrated by: David McPhailRecommended Ages: 4-8Mole Music is an example of a perfect picture book. In 32 pages, David McPhail manages to tell a simple, poignant story on the surface, with an underlying deeper message. It's..." more
Sunday, August 8, 2010 10:39:29 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Two Early Reader Chapter Books:
Robin said, "I've written before about the challenge of finding interesting early chapter books for the emerging reader. These are readers who are ready to move beyond picture books, but not ready for a full chapter book. So I'm always on the lookout for..." more
Sunday, August 1, 2010 11:54:53 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled One Crazy Summer:
Robin said, "One Crazy SummerWritten by: Rita Williams-GarciaRecommended Ages: 9-12One Crazy Summer takes place in the summer of 1968, a year of tumultuous change in the United States. Eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern, are..." more
Sunday, July 25, 2010 7:45:17 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Two new baseball picture books to consider:
Robin said, "Here are two new picture books (both published in 2010) that will introduce two baseball legends to a new generation of readers.All Star!: Honus Wagner and the Most Famous Baseball Card EverWritten by: Jane YolenIllustrated by: Jim BurkeRecommended..." more
Monday, July 19, 2010 11:13:34 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Bad to the Bone:
Robin said, "Bad to the Bone (Down Girl and Sit) Written by: Lucy NolanIllustrated by: Mike ReedRecommended Ages: 5-8Here's an early reader book that is laugh out loud funny. Bad to the Bone is the perfect book for the emerging reader who is ready to move beyond..." more
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:27:48 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled The Story of Ferdinand:
Robin said, "The Story of FerdinandWritten by: Munro leafIllustrated by: Robert LawsonRecommended Ages: 3-8In honor of Spain winning the World Cup, I was inspired to revisit the children's classic The Story of Ferdinand. As I started to read it, I realized that..." more
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 11:12:39 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled My Last Best Friend:
Robin said, "My Last Best Friend (Friends for Keeps)Written by: Julie BoweRecommended Ages: 7-10This is a funny, heartfelt story that will appeal to elementary school-aged kids who know what it's like to experience the highs and lows that first friendships often..." more
Sunday, July 4, 2010 9:07:39 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled 365 Things to Make And Do:
Robin said, "365 Things to Make and DoWritten By: Vivienne BoltonRecommended Ages: 6 and upHere's a book that just might be the answer to those plaintive cries of "I'm bored" that inevitably creep up in the summer. It's filled with enough projects that you..." more
Sunday, June 27, 2010 11:44:30 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Bill Peet: An Autobiography:
Robin said, "Bill Peet: An AutobiographyWritten and Illustrated by: Bill PeetRecommended Ages: 8 and upAs I've written before, I love Bill Peet. I think every child should go through a stage where they check out as many books of his as possible and discover the..." more
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:08:05 PM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled Fun Summer Reads for the Early Chapter Book Reader:
Robin said, "Chapter books for the emerging reader can be challenging to find. A good early chapter book should have everything that a middle grade book has, but in an easier-to-read format (simpler sentence structure, shorter chapters, illustrations etc.). You..." more
Sunday, March 18, 2012 11:37:07 AM
Robin Gaphni wrote a blog post titled My Final Post: Tear Soup:
Robin said, "It's been 18 months since I last wrote a review on The Book Nosher. Eighteen months without any explanation as to my silence. Only now do I feel I have the energy to explain the deep tragedy that happened to our family. At the end of September of..." more