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Dinosaur Picture Books for Kids
Silly and wonderfully bizarre dinosaur pictures fill these great dinosaur books for preschool and early elementary kids. more...
Storytelling Books for Kids with Bears
Bears, cowboys, and even ninjas deliver messages of friendship and goodwill in these storytelling books for kids. more...
Peter Yarrow Talks About His Books for Kids
Peter Yarrow, the folk singer/songwriter of Peter, Paul, & Mary, discusses what the Puff the Magic Dragon picture book and his new books for kids mean to him. more...
Picture Books to Help Children Study Chinese
Let kids study Chinese through these fun and informative picture books that help kids learn Chinese characters and appreciate Chinese calligraphy and artwork. more...
Picture Books of Japanese and African Stories
Find amazing eagle and tsunami pictures in these books by Caldecott winner Ed Young and author Kimiko Kajikawa that retell an African fable and true Japanese story more...
Funny and wacky illustrations fill these dragon picture books for kids that are meant to be read aloud. more...
From Commercial Artist to Picture Book Author
Picture book author Chris Gall traces the experiences in libraries, advertising agencies, and comedy clubs that led him to become a picture book artist and author. more...
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Picture Book Review: Night Fell at Harry's Farm
By: Scott Fogdall
With an emphasis on the visual, this quirky tale explores the excitement of a family car trip and the transition from city life to a rural setting. more...
Children's Book Review: How Far is Far?
By: Scott Fogdall
In colorful, concrete ways, the 1964 picture book "How Far is Far?" helps children and young readers consider ideas of distance, time, togetherness, and more. more...
Children's Book Review: Call Me Ahnighito
By: Scott Fogdall
Instilling a large meteorite with thoughts and feelings, the 1995 picture book "Call Me Ahnighito" reflects on the human need for belonging. more...
Children's Book Review: A Place for Ben
By: Scott Fogdall
With both directness and subtlety, the 1987 picture book "A Place for Ben" offers a warm-hearted study of sibling tension, rivalry, and reconciliation. more...
Never Bug A Bear by Carol McTavish
By: Julie Burtinshaw
From the author of the Magic Mountain Series comes a new picture book dedicated to all the animals that did not survive as a result of the loss of their habitat. more...
Jeffrey and Sloth by Kari-Lynn Winters
By: Julie Burtinshaw
Jeffrey and Sloth is one of those rare books designed to appeal to all ages. Winters deals with the power of the imagination and creativity on many different levels. more...
Book Review - The Snail and the Whale
The tale of how a tiny snail with itchy feet is able to save the mighty whale who is her travelling companion is sure to delight small readers everywhere. more...
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