Children’s Books Guide

If you have ever had the pleasure of reading one of Mem Fox’s stories, you will have been introduced to her style of humor. Mem Fox tends to write in a dry humor many times, which can actually be very fun for younger children to listen to and for older children to read. Some of [...]

Some literature written for children is created just for fun, and some are created to help children learn how to read. Other childrens books, however, are written to help kids understand concepts that may be difficult for them, or for parents to explain. Author Mem Fox often writes about very relaxing things, such as sheep [...]

Ever since Little Critter’s creation in 1975, the fuzzy little character has made his way into the hearts of children and parents everywhere. Today, people who have read the series as kids have gone on to read it to their children or even to their grandchildren! Little Critter’s insatiable curiosity, penchant for helping, and propensity [...]

Toby, Who Are You? is the third and final book of the Toby series by author William Steig. This is the final book because, unfortunately, Steig passed away after this book was completed. During his lifetime, his passion was writing stories for children – especially stories that offered meaning and value as well as fun [...]

Would you rather be a stick or a stone? Rain or snow? “Which Would You Rather Be?” is the question asked in this cute little book by award-winning author and illustrator William Steig. The author is best known for Shrek! and Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, and he has created a quick read-aloud question and [...]

Doctor De Soto by William Steig is one of the shortest books to ever win the coveted Newbury Award for excellence in children’s writing. Steig, the author of Shrek! and the Caldecott Award-winner for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, has created another fantastic book that celebrates bravery, empathy, kindness, and friendship. This author is well [...]

For over a decade, Mercer Mayer has delivered his Little Critter series into the hands of young children everywhere. The cuddly little critter creature is well-known among children, and it is always a delight to find out what he has gotten into, whether it is with friends, family, or on his own. Mayer has plenty [...]

Mention Mercer Mayer to just about any kid, and he or she will be able to tell you about the numerous books they have enjoyed over the years. Yet another addition to the Little Critter series, this book contains yet another fun story that kids and parents will love. Mercer Mayer continues to delight children [...]

Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating picture books for over forty years. With the success of his Little Critter series and his other well-known books, kids and parents everywhere always have a great time when his titles come off the shelf and open up in their homes. Always tons of fun and full of [...]

Mercer Mayer has written children’s books for over forty years, and for over thirty of them, he’s brought children the entertaining Little Critter series. Featuring a lovable creature with fuzzy hair and blue overalls, Little Critter is just like any other child, getting into trouble, having fun, helping his parents, and playing with his sibling. [...]