Children’s Books Guide

A lot of adults remember the fun of Tomie dePaola’s books, particularly those that contained the adventures of one lovable woman. Just in time for the autumn season, Strega Nona’s Harvest brings parents and kids back into the world of a beloved witch, whose past activities have included things like cleaning up after a pot [...]

If the cover doesn’t catch your eye, you can be sure that it will catch the eye of your child! The Circus Ship definitely promises to be an interesting story, what with tigers and giraffes and elephants hanging out on the deck of a really big ship plowing through the ocean. Though they say one [...]

Adults may remember hearing the tale of The Lion and the Mouse long ago through Aesop’s fables. Now, Jerry Pinkney has brought the tale back to life in his book—what else?—The Lion and the Mouse. The story itself never grows old because there is much to be learned from it, even if children don’t realize [...]

The name Karen Kingsbury is well-known among many adults. Now this New York Times bestselling author has turned her attention to giving children a little something to dream about. The Princess and the Three Knights is a beautifully illustrated fairy tale. In this story, three knights wish to marry the king’s daughter. However, the king [...]

Judith Kerr’s book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, was first published over 40 years ago. However, now it is back and just as much fun as ever. A little girl by the name of Sophie lives with her parents in a nice little house. Then, one afternoon the doorbell rings. Their father is away [...]

Years back, Patrick McDonnell created the simple yet lovable Mutts, a comic strip featuring a couple of little cats and dogs, most notably Mooch and Earl. Every Sunday people peruse the comics and enjoy a little dose of Mutts. But Patrick McDonnell decided to take another step and began to create books just for kids [...]

Each season is full of its own wonderful changes in weather, seasonal foods and holidays. As babies and toddlers grow they begin to learn what each season brings. What better way to learn about autumn than with familiar friends? Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin is a story about the faithful friends to be enjoyed [...]

Kids between the ages of four and eight seldom sit still. With so much energy and a boundless curiosity there is little that can keep them in one place for long. Even the very best and most entertaining books can seldom keep the wiggliest kid’s attention. That was until the book Waddle! Written by former [...]

Adults and children alike are often moving at a hectic pace. The demands of daily life require them to move from school or work to other activities at a break neck speed. Often missing are the quiet moments between parent and children when the simple activities of the day can be reflected upon. This poetic [...]

As the day ends children around the world prepare for bedtime. Each household has its own unique bedtime routine. Every night these routines are completed as families work in harmony to get their little ones to bed. The book When the World is Ready for Bed shares the end of the day activities of one [...]