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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
If there’s one author of children’s books that everyone remembers, it’s Eric Carle. Loved by parents and children everywhere and so many titles and awards under his belt, it’s no small wonder that people can easily picture the covers of their favorite Eric Carle books. His collage artwork is brightly painted with all colors of [...]
Continue reading...Miss Rumphius
12. September 2009
Throughout her childhood, the lead character of what would later become the childrens books called “Miss Rumphius” spent her days listening to the grand tales of her grandfather’s life at sea. It is then that she makes the conscious decision to become a world traveler herself. Further, when she is old she [...]
Continue reading...Clifford, the Big Red Dog
6. September 2009
Everybody loves Clifford, the Big Red Dog! Kids and adults alike have enjoyed Clifford for over 40 years, making it a popular and beloved classic. Clifford, the Big Red Dog was the first of what eventually turned into many books. Clifford never used to be a big red dog, but started out as a small [...]
Continue reading...The Velveteen Rabbit
20. August 2009
Now in many different formats and available from multiple publishers, The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children’s tale full of love and wishes come true. Originally written in 1958 by Margery Williams, among the many timeless children’s books, The Velveteen Rabbit has maintained its status as one of the most recognized titles still on the [...]
Continue reading...Green Eggs and Ham
18. August 2009
People who don’t have children often don’t understand that it’s the little things that can turn into a huge battle. Take, for instance, eating new foods. Some children take to eating new foods brilliantly and have no problem taking something they’ve never seen before and sticking it in their mouths. Other children, however, have a [...]
Continue reading...The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh
1. August 2009
Everybody knows who Winnie the Pooh is. A.A. Milne’s children’s books about a stuffed bear who loves honey and gets into all sorts of different predicaments and little adventures have enchanted readers for more than 70 years and is still going strong today. The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh brings together both of Milne’s [...]
Continue reading...Horton Hears a Who!
28. July 2009
There are dozens of wonderful Dr. Seuss books out there, but it as only recently that Hollywood realized how much enjoyment children could find from having these amazing childrens books transformed from book to screen. Only a select few of the good doctor’s books have successfully made the transition to become as beloved in movie [...]
Continue reading...I Had Trouble in Solla Sollew
25. July 2009
One of the most amazing childrens books authors of all time, Dr. Seuss has created vivid worlds that have nothing to do with reality and everything to do with the amazing things that our imaginations can create. Its no wonder that children of all ages (including adults) have come to love the spectacular doctor and [...]
Continue reading...Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose
13. July 2009
If you’ve never heard of Dr. Seuss, you either skipped childhood all together or have been living under a rock for the past 50 years. Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved authors of childrens books of all time, and almost all children own at least one (and many several) of the great doctors [...]
Continue reading...Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
30. June 2009
“Joseph Had a Little Overcoat”, originally written by childrens books author Simms Taback in 1977, is a delightful story that is based on a Yiddish song called “I Had a Little Overcoat”. In 2000, Taback won the coveted Caldecott Medal for his work in recreating the story in book form. In it, the main character [...]
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21. September 2009
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