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A Girl’s Imagination Blooms in the Picture Book ‘My Garden’
The 2005 Caldecott medalist returns with a tale about the joys of solitude My Garden. By Kevin Henkes. Greenwillow, 40 pp., $18.99. Ages 3–6. By Janice Harayda Kevin Henkes has won deserved praise for… more →
One-Minute Book Reviews
Love A Tree
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wrote 1 day ago: Today is LOVE A TREE DAY! Every tree offers something magical – fragrant blossoms, cool shade, perf … more →
"Gloria" Puppet in Progress Pictures
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wrote 2 days ago: I’m delighted to announce that Tim Austin and I have secured permission to create a brand new … more →
"Officer Buckle and Gloria" Announcement
wrote 2 days ago: Reblogged from tim-austin.co.uk: Hello all. Yes I know that it's been a while but I've been awaitin … more →
Caldecott Children's Book Awards Winners of the 21st Century
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wrote 4 days ago: The child inside me is so excited for Children’s Book Week. All week long, I’m going to … more →
Many Moons
wrote 1 week ago: Written by James Thurber, Illustrated by Louis Slobodkin Harcourt Brace & Company, 1943 Awards: … more →
"Read it to me again, mommy!!": Context and repetition in word learning for children
wrote 1 week ago: Ok, mamas and papas (and teachers, grammies and grampies, aunts and uncles, godparents and all the o … more →
Artists Create Stunning Tribute To Maurice Sendak
wrote 1 week ago: “Once a little boy sent me a charming card with a little drawing on it. I loved it. I answer all my … more →
This is Not My Hat
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wrote 2 weeks ago: Written and Illustrated by Jon Klassen Candlewick Press, 2012 Awards: Caldecott Medal (2013) This i … more →
The Lion & the Mouse, by Jerry Pinkney
wrote 2 weeks ago: This Caldecott Medal winning book is superb. I have always been a fan of Jerry Pinkney’s illu … more →
Caldecott Thoughts 2013
wrote 1 month ago: This year’s winner of the Caldecott Medal is This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen (Candlewick P … more →
banned books.
wrote 1 month ago: Hi Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, I’ve started the week off with a total re-o … more →
Strega Nona
wrote 1 month ago: Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola Simon & Schuster, 1975 Awards: Caldecott Medal (1976) … more →
eggs-traordinary!...a list of five eggs-tra books to enjoy at Easter-time
wrote 1 month ago: The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes, by Du Bose Heyward, pictures by Marjorie Flack Accordin … more →
Petite Sophisticate
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wrote 1 month ago: Madeline inspired a genre of whimsical children’s literature set in stylish cities that appeal … more →
Owl Moon
wrote 2 months ago: Written by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by John Schoenherr Philomel Books, 1987 Awards: Caldecott Medal … more →
March Awakenings!
wrote 2 months ago: As the spring bulbs and worms poke their pretty heads from the warm, wet, sluggish soil, we can sens … more →
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
wrote 2 months ago: Written by Philip C. Stead, Illustrated by Erin E. Stead Roaring Book Press, 2010 Awards: Caldecott … more →
Two Heart-Warming Books for a Snowy Day
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wrote 2 months ago: With half of the country covered in snow, it seemed appropriate to highlight two lovable books about … more →
Caldecott Favorites
wrote 2 months ago: On Monday, March 4, we will be celebrating 75 years of the Caldecott Medal. This medal is awarded ea … more →
