Children’s Books Guide

Dav Pilkey is an acclaimed writer who spells his first name wrong. Actually, the author of several wildly popular series of children’s books says he kept “Dav” after working a Pizza Hut, where a broken name badge maker left off the “e.” Pilkey doesn’t mind he mistake. In fact, he likes the misspelled name and [...]

More Pies! is the story of a hungry little boy named Samuel. He gobbles lots, some more and even more food but is still hungry. His mom tries to appease his incessant hunger, but seems his stomach is always empty. No matter what she does, Samuel is always starving. He works his way through pancakes, [...]

Up, Up, Down! is the story of Anna who likes to climb. She tries to climb the refrigerator. She goes up-up-up-up-up—fall down! Mom warns her not to climb. Then she tries to climb her dresser and goes up-up-up-up-up—fall down! This time dad tells her not to climb. She goes outside and decides to climb a [...]

From Far Away is a departure for Munsch. He usually writes wacky, silly tales of children getting into mischief. This is a story of young girl who moves from the war zone in Beirut to Canada. While at her new home, she writes to her reading buddy about the enormous changes in her new life. [...]

Widely known for his series of childrens books intended for kids who may not be able to read yet, acclaimed author Dav Pilkey began to venture outside this realm with a book called The Paperboy. Most of his works are centered stories involving an underwear-clad boy named Captain Underpants or the mischievous canines in the [...]

Yummy Trip! is the brand new addition to the Adventure of Meno series by Tony DiTerlizzi and his wife, Angela. Tony DiTerlizzi is the author and illustrator of the famous Spiderwick Chronicles. The husband and wife team love making books for kids, both young and young-at-heart. This is way most of his adventures are set [...]

“This is the story of a father and son and the big, raspberry-colored, fun loving, trouble making best friend who brings them closer together.” So begins Ted by Tony DiTerlizzi. Ted is written for ages five to eight, but every reader will absolutely fall in love with the gigantic main character, Ted. All sorts of [...]

Every child wants to bring something really special to show off at school. But how many children would bring a sibling for Show and Tell? Show and Tell by Robert Munsch is a one choice that explores just what happens when someone does! Young Ben decides innocently enough to take his baby sister in his [...]

From copycatting to courage, Stephanie’s Ponytail has it all. This delightful story shows what happens when one person attempts to step out of the norm. Stories such as this one are very important to tell, as when they come along they can be helpful and inspirational to young readers. Stephanie is a little girl with [...]

We live in an increasingly busy world, and parents who are constantly working or getting things done do not often realize that they forget to give their children the time that they need, or to say the words that their children need to hear. Author Mem Fox has been creating amazing picture books for children [...]