Archive | December, 2009
Carl’s Snowy Afternoon
A lot of kids know who Carl is; he’s a big dog with a big heart. On the outside he can seem a little intimidating, but he’s a big sweetheart who loves his family and enjoys exploring. Carl’s Snowy Afternoon gives fans of the books a chance to see him outside and having [...]
Continue reading...How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats?
30. December 2009
One can expect to see dinosaurs everywhere when Jane Yolen is around. Whether they are cleaning their room or saying “I love you,” these dinos have very active lives that make kids giggle at the absurdity of it all. But who does not love the idea of a dino petting a cat? [...]
Continue reading...Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart
29. December 2009
Valentine’s Day is a day of hearts and sparkles, ribbons and candies, red and pink, and everything else that could possible be considered extravagant. After all, everyone’s favorite little girl can’t have a dull Valentine’s Day, now can she? Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart is Nancy’s chance to indulge in the fun that [...]
Continue reading...How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs?
28. December 2009
Jane Yolen has brought dinosaurs back to life in so many of her dinosaur children’s books. The series is long running with many different situations for these large creatures to get into, from going to school to going to bed. It may be hard to imagine a dinosaur cuddling up next to a [...]
Continue reading...A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree
27. December 2009
Trees that become Christmas trees are decorated with lights, bedecked with tinsel, and have baubles of all sorts hung from their branches. They sparkle and twinkle. Presents appear around them. People laugh around them and enjoy their beauty. So when one tree in the forest is left out in the cold, [...]
Continue reading...How Do Lions Say I Love You?
26. December 2009
Even animals show one another affection and How Do Lions Say I Love You? is a book that will show young kids all the different ways that animals and their little ones show their love. It is a simple board book of only 14 pages, each one showing a different animal and addressing how those animals [...]
Continue reading...Milo Armadillo
25. December 2009
Jan Fearnley takes a unique idea and transforms it into tale that kids everywhere can get into. It isn’t often that certain animals get featured in childrens books. Milo Amadillo is one of them, and he has an interesting story behind him. Together with a little girl named Tallulah, he may be [...]
Continue reading...Bear Stays Up for Christmas
24. December 2009
Don’t be too surprised if this becomes an instant favorite in the house. Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman have created several stories featuring Bear and all his friends, and this time his friends are doing everything they can to make sure the title character gets to experience the holiday just like everyone else. [...]
Continue reading...My Silly Body
23. December 2009
Everyone has a body. Each and every person has one and it does certain things and acts in certain ways. So what better way to learn about it than to explore it thoroughly, inside and out, with the best book companion choice to be had? My Silly Body features both an interactive event and [...]
Continue reading...Olivia Acts Out
22. December 2009
Olivia the famous pig is back in action and ready to entertain kids with yet another wacky adventure. The books in this series are typically written and worked on by Ian Falconer, but because this little piggy is now featured on the television, more picture books have been developed to tie in with the [...]
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31. December 2009
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