Picture Books

Nov 17, 2009

American Revolution History Picture Books

Selene Castrovilla and award-winning artists tell two little-known stories from the American Revolution in these picture books for kids. more...

Nov 10, 2009

Jane Yolen Books for Younger Kids

Author Jane Yolen teams up with talented artists to offer picture books that present a whimsical look at newborn babies and a funny take on a popular Christmas story. more...

Oct 31, 2009

Dinosaur Picture Books for Kids

Silly and wonderfully bizarre dinosaur pictures fill these great dinosaur books for preschool and early elementary kids. more...

Oct 30, 2009

Storytelling Books for Kids with Bears

Bears, cowboys, and even ninjas deliver messages of friendship and goodwill in these storytelling books for kids. more...

Oct 13, 2009

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...

Sep 14, 2009

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...

Sep 7, 2009

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...

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Nov 8, 2009

The Best Stories for Winter Solstice

By: Tricia Edgar

Use picture books to explore the beginning of winter - the winter solstice, or Yule. These books examine light, darkness, and the changing seasons. more...

Nov 8, 2009

Stories for Children Who are Afraid of the Dark

By: Tricia Edgar

Use picture books about the dark to help explore and calm children's fears about darkness and monsters and help kids get to sleep. more...

Nov 4, 2009

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...

Nov 4, 2009

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...

Nov 4, 2009

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...

Nov 4, 2009

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...

Nov 4, 2009

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...

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