Book of the Week
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes
WARNING: Be prepared to have this song in your head all day! Especially after using it in a storytime! See what librarians and teachers are saying about PETE THE CAT: ROCKING IN MY SCHOOL SHOES by Eric Litwin and James Dean: “The text invites students to sing along with Pete as he rocks in his [...]
Heart and Soul
This video is stunning – watch how Kadir Nelson created the breathtaking art for his upcoming book HEART AND SOUL. It’s particularly moving when he talks about telling not just an African-American story; he’s telling an American story…from an African-American perspective. If you’re able, watch this video in full-screen – you won’t regret it: “Provocative [...]
Boo! Halloween is Almost Here!
Seriously, it is! Back-to-school? They’re back now and we’re looking ahead to holiday book ordering and displays. First up: Halloween! Here are some ideas to help you with your book displays: PUMPKIN TROUBLE by Jan Thomas LITTLE GOBLINS TEN by Pamela Jane, illustrated by Jane Manning PUMPKIN CAT by Anne Mortimer SCARY SCHOOL by Derek [...]
Exclusive Interview with Michael Chabon!
With villain names like Professor Von Evil and the Flaming Eyeball, how can you not be dying to read Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon’s debut picture book THE ASTONISHING SECRET OF AWESOME MAN, illustrated by Jake Parker? With short text and plenty of derring-do action (take a peek inside), this picture book will be a [...]
Tim Green…
…is on Facebook! Go over there and “like” him! Interested in having Tim visit your school or library? You can also stop by Tim’s website for information about Skype visits and in-person visits. And check out our website for Tim where you can get discussion guides to use in your classroom.
Holiday Weekend Links
I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend! It seems that Mother Nature decided this weekend really did herald in the autumn, as it’s drizzly and chilly in NYC today. It turns out it’s the best weather to hunker down and catch up on blog reading. Here are some interesting links we’ve been reading lately: The [...]
Turning the Page with…Rae Carson
Elisa is the chosen one. But she hardly feels fit enough to be a princess. Lacking in social graces, overweight, and clumsy, Elisa is shipped off on her 16th birthday to become the secret wife to a handsome and mysterious king whose country is under attack. What the country needs is strong leadership and [...]
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