Children's Books
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Molly Shannon: "When The Kids Come Home It's All About Them"
Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Dec 14, 2011
Actress Molly Shannon has come a long way since her kilt-wearing, armpit scented finger sniffing days as nutty Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher on Saturday Night Live . The 47-year-old star is not only busy being mom to her two… Full Story »
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Updates to the 2011 List of Best Kids' Books
Chicken Spaghetti &bull Nov 30, 2011
Since 2008, I've been compiling an annual master list of all the lists of best children's books; I include links to various newspapers, magazines, journals, and blogs, as well as different literature prizes and awards given out. Other bloggers are… Full Story »
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SAJ's Stealthy Book Tour - The Letter F (and giveaway!)
Frugal Family Fun &bull Nov 21, 2011
I'm so excited my friend Brenda Ponnay, a.k.a. Secret Agent Josephine, has a new series of children's books!! These books are perfect for little ones learning their ABC's, colors, and numbers - and they have clever details parents and older… 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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The paper book that's as interactive as a digital one
Cool Mom Picks &bull Nov 20, 2011
With all the cool apps and e-books on my iPad, I sometimes worry that my kids will have a hard time appreciating real books. But then I find ones that remind me that children's books can be just as engaging,… Full Story »
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Monica Edinger: A Great New Kids' Book on the Creation of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
Huffington Post - Parenting &bull Nov 16, 2011
Melissa Sweet's new children's book, Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade , uses brilliant illustrations to help tell the story of character balloon inventor Tony Sarg, the man behind the iconic Thanksgiving parade. Read… 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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10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2011 Announced by New York Times Book Review
Chicken Spaghetti &bull Nov 3, 2011
The New York Times Book Review's choices for the best illustrated kids' books of 2011 will be featured in the November 13, 2011, issue, along with a special section on children's books. Contributors include Leonard Marcus, Caitlin Flanagan, Roger Sutton,… Full Story »
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go: Best Children's Books of the Year
Chicken Spaghetti &bull Nov 2, 2011
I love this time of year! I've been making my list and checking it twice, and today posted the 2011 Best Children's Books. It's a little sparse right now, but will grow exponentially as we get closer to the end… Full Story »
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November Calendar of Children's Books
About.com Children's Books &bull Nov 1, 2011
It's time for my November 2011 Calendar of Children's Books . Have you looked at it yet? The calendar includes children's books related to National Adoption Month, National Alzheimer's ... Read Full Post Full Story »
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"Hand-selling" children's books = engaged readers
Reading Rockets: Page by Page &bull Oct 21, 2011
The world is addicted to media and technology. Information whether accurate or not speeds from one corner of the globe to the other in a matter of minutes. Got a question? Google it. Want a book or music? Download it.… Full Story »
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Word walls in math
Reading Rockets: Sound it Out &bull Oct 18, 2011
Along with her background as a researcher, writer, and teacher, Joanne Meier is a mom. Join Joanne every week as she shares her experiences raising her own young readers, and guides parents and teachers on the best practices in reading.… Full Story »
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Impact of teachers
Reading Rockets: Page by Page &bull Oct 14, 2011
Like most of us, I enjoy parties. And outdoor parties on glorious sunny days are among the best. It was on just such a gorgeous day that, with young friend and his mom, I attended a book party to celebrate… Full Story »
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Amber Dusick: Parenting, Illustrated With Crappy Pictures
Huffington Post - Parenting &bull Oct 14, 2011
Read more: Toys , Cartoons , Parenting , Children's Books , Humor , Children , Parents-Babies , Parents News Full Story »
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What I'm Doing at Kirkus This Week, Plus What I Did Last Week, Featuring Craig Thompson,Patrick McDonnell, Matthew Forsythe, LauraPark, Aaron Renier, Jerry Pinkney, and Jackie Morris
Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast &bull Oct 14, 2011For last week's column, I discussed the brand-new Nursery Rhyme Comics from First Second Books, a collection of 50 rhymes as re-imagined by cartoonists. Below, I've got some of the cartoons from that to share. Included right is a cutting… Full Story »
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Get Your Kids Fit With Children's Books
About.com Children's Books &bull Oct 10, 2011
If you are interested in children's books that promote fitness, be sure and look at the list of Health and Fitness Books for Kids that Catherine Holecko, About.com Family Fitness Guide, just compiled. Some, like the book Good Sports: Rhymes… Full Story »
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
About.com Children's Books &bull Oct 7, 2011
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is an only slightly scary children's Halloween picture book. It is also a good book for beginning readers and a terrific read aloud. Linda Williams wrote this appealing book and… Full Story »
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What Are Your Favorite Kids' Books of 2011?
Chicken Spaghetti &bull Oct 3, 2011
What are the best new children's books you've read this year? Go, nominate them for a Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Award! The Cybils are taking nominations until October 15th; then, two panelists of judges for each category will… Full Story »
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Is The Kindle Fire A Good Fit For Kids?
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Sep 30, 2011
Amazon's newly unveiled Kindle Fire seeks to create its own space in a tablet market largely defined by the iPad. The new Amazon device is interesting for many reasons, but we think that it may find a huge niche within… Full Story »
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Our Favorite Children's Books: Alexandra "Alix" Tyler & Leslie "Dottie" Dotson Van Every
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Sep 29, 2011
Names: Alexandra "Alix" Tyler & Leslie "Dottie" Dotson Van EveryOnline home:Modern KiddoMy favorite children's book and why I love it:Dottie: One of my favorites as a child and an adult is A is for Annabelle by Tasha Tudor. Tasha based… Full Story »
