Stories from About.com Children's Books
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A Christmas Goodnight - Bedtime & Nativity Story
About.com Children's Books &bull Dec 15, 2011
If you are looking for a good bedtime story that can also be part of your Christmas celebration, I recommend A Christmas Goodnight for young children. I have also ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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The Polar Express - A Christmas Classic
About.com Children's Books &bull Dec 13, 2011
It's hard to believe that The Polar Express , the award-winning Christmas picture book by Chris Van Allsburg, has been around since 1985. This heartwarming story about a young boy, ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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Topics:
- Picture Books
- Christmas
- Boy
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Mary Engelbreit's Nutcracker and Other Christmas Picture Books
About.com Children's Books &bull Dec 9, 2011
If you're a fan of Mary Engelbreit's illustrations, as I am, you'll be pleased to know that she has a new children's Christmas picture book, Mary Engelbreit's Nutcracker , a festively ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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Topics:
- Picture Books
- Christmas
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Wish Jan Brett A Happy Birthday!
About.com Children's Books &bull Dec 1, 2011
Artist and author Jan Brett was born December 1, 1949. Celebrate her birthday week by reading one of her many books and by sending her birthday greetings. In honor of the season, why not share her new picture book, Home… Full Story »
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A Great Gift For Families With Little Ones
About.com Children's Books &bull Nov 30, 2011
If you are looking for a terrific gift for expectant parents or a family with very young children, I have a suggestion: Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes . ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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More Children's Books for Thanksgiving
About.com Children's Books &bull Nov 21, 2011
I've added two more picture books to my list of brief summaries of some of the best children's books for Thanksgiving ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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Rapunzel's Revenge - A Graphic Novel
About.com Children's Books &bull Nov 19, 2011
Non-traditional versions of familiar fairy tales tend to be popular with kids. A version of a fairy tale with elements of a western done in graphic novel format ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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Topics:
- Fairy Tale
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Home for Christmas by Jan Brett
About.com Children's Books &bull Nov 12, 2011
Because of the number of children's books for the holidays that I want you to be aware of, I am beginning now to highlight recent books for kids and teens that are either about the holidays or would make good… Full Story »
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Children's Books for Veterans Day
About.com Children's Books &bull Nov 11, 2011
Veterans Day honors all of the men and women in the U.S. military and their families for their sacrifices on behalf of the United States of America. As ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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- Children's Books
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The Hugo Movie Companion
About.com Children's Books &bull Nov 10, 2011
Like many kids, teens and adults, I love The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. I just finished reading The Hugo Movie Companion : A Behind the Scenes Look ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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Topics:
- The Invention Of Hugo Cabret
