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American Revolution History Picture Books: Selene Castrovilla Offers Kids an Evocative Look at American History

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Jane Yolen Books for Younger Kids: Award-Winning Author Offers Whimsical Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

The Best Stories for Winter Solstice: Picture Books That Celebrate Yule – The Change From Dark to Light

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Stories for Children Who are Afraid of the Dark: Picture Books to Help Scared Kids Go to Sleep

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Picture Book Review – Night Fell at Harry's Farm: A Discussion of Carey Hedlund’s 1997 Illustrated Story

By: Scott Fogdall

Children's Book Review – How Far is Far? Major Elements and Ideas in Alvin Tresselt’s Classic Story

By: Scott Fogdall

Children's Book Review – Call Me Ahnighito: A Critical Look at the Conrad-Egielski Story

By: Scott Fogdall

Children's Book Review – A Place for Ben: Perspectives on Jeanne Titherington’s Classic Story

By: Scott Fogdall

Never Bug A Bear by Carol McTavish: McTavish & Wentzloff Book About Protecting Animals Recommended

By: Julie Burtinshaw

Jeffrey and Sloth by Kari-Lynn Winters: Award Winning Picture Book From Orca Publishers

By: Julie Burtinshaw

Dinosaur Picture Books for Kids: Authors Jane Yolen and Chris Gall Offer Prehistoric Fun

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Storytelling Books for Kids with Bears: Fun Books Contain Amusing Stories and Classroom Game

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Book Review - The Snail and the Whale: A Wonderful Read-Aloud Story by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Picture Books for Thanksgiving: I Knew an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie & Beauty and the Beaks

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Peter Yarrow Talks About His Books for Kids: Famous Singer/Songwriter Re-Imagines Popular Folk Songs

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Maurice Sendak's Other Caldecott Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are Author Wrote Banned Book "Night Kitchen"

By: Adam Pracht

The Pied Piper of Austin: Written and Illustrated by Salima Alikhan

By: Kelley Huston

We Share Everything and Field Day Friday: Picture Books About School – Robert Munch & Judith Casely

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Lady Ginny's Tea Parties & Mechanimals: 2007 Animal Books By Orca

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Alphabeasts & Cows That Type: Award Winning Animal Books

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak’s Beloved Book on the Silver Screen

By: Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Picture Books to Help Children Study Chinese: Art and Calligraphy Help Supplement Chinese Language Lessons

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Picture Books of Japanese and African Stories: Different Art Mediums Give New Look to Classic Tales

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Children's Dog Books and Reviews: Interview With Charlotte Mielziner

By: Mayra Calvani

Picture Books About School: Preschool to the Rescue, David Goes to School, Class Two at the Zoo

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Picture Books About Starting School: Look Out Kindergarten and I Am Too Absolutely Small for School

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Bilingual Picture Books: English and Spanish Language Learning

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Excellent Children's Book About Hurricane Betsy: Review of Tree House in a Storm, by Rachelle Burk

By: Mayra Calvani

Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten: Children's Books to Read

By: Julianna Helt

Interview With Rachelle Burk: Author of Tree House in a Storm

By: Mayra Calvani

Too Many Jellybeans Isn't Good: Review of Angeline Jellybean, by Crystalee Calderwood

By: Mayra Calvani

Review of Hey Freddy, it's Canada's Birthday! Another Amusing Tale With Educational Value by Susan Chalker Browne

By: Stella Walsh

Review of In Madera Canyon, by Jane E. Holt: Lovely Picture Book About Wildlife

By: Mayra Calvani

Book Review of Poppy and Allie Go Green: Lori Lane and Kathy Winsor Have Created an Important Picture Book

By: Stella Walsh

Dragon Picture Books for Kids: Storybooks Feature Popular Mythological Animals

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

From Commercial Artist to Picture Book Author: How Illustrator and Comedian Chris Gall Became a Writer

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Author Sells Film Rights to DreamWorks Animation: Chris Gall Talks About His Dinosaur Picture Book Dinotrux

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Book Review of Johnny and the Gipsy Moth: A Slice of Newfoundland Aviation History by Deannie Sullivan-Fraser

By: Stella Walsh

Sugar Would Not Eat It by Emily Jenkins: Children's Picture Book Parodies Parental Mealtime Wisdom

By: Feature Writer Jenny Evans

Book Review – Barack: An Inspirational Picture Book About Barack Obama

By: Tricia Masenthin

Ted – A Picture Book by Tony DiTerlizzi: A Whimsical Family Tale by the Author of the Spiderwick Chronicles

By: Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

Children's Picture Books About Cardboard Boxes: Ideas for Imaginative Play With Cardboard Box Crafts

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Cardboard Box Books for Babies and Toddlers: Ideas for Imaginative Play With Cardboard Moving Boxes

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Review of In the Night Garden Storybooks: Children's Picture Books Based on Preschool Kids TV Programme

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Review of Alleycat, by Marilee Crow: A Story of Hope and Believing in Our Dreams

By: Mayra Calvani

Earth Day Children's Books – Popular Characters: Berenstain Bears, Little Critter, Charlie and Lola, Curious George

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Book Review of Moocher in the Lun by Tom Dawe: A Folk Alphabet Filled With Newfoundland and Labrador Expressions

By: Stella Walsh

Best Easter Picture Books – Children Ages 4 to 8: Easter Books for Kids – Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Eggs, Easter Bunny

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Children's Easter Books – Popular Characters: Berenstain Bears Books, Max & Ruby Books, Little Critter Books

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers Best Easter Books: Touch and Feel Books, Lift-the-Flap, and Pop-up Books for Easter

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Review of Digger Donald by Blanche Smith: A Terrific Read-Aloud Picture Book for Young Children

By: Stella Walsh

How Dog Became A Friend by Paul O'Neill: A Picture Book Review of the Retelling of an Old Arctic Tale

By: Stella Walsh

Interview With Author Shari Lyle-Soffe: Animals and Nature Inspire Children's Author

By: Mayra Calvani

Picture Books for Teaching a Baby Sign Language: Use Pictures and Simple Text to Help Your Baby Learn to Communicate

By: Julianna Helt

Books about Becoming a Big Brother or Sister: Books to Read to Your Toddler Before Baby Arrives

By: Julianna Helt

New Catholic Magazine for Children: Interview with Editor-in-Chief of My Light Magazine Jennifer Gladen

By: Mayra Calvani

Illustrating for Children Isn't Always Easy: Interview With Children's Book Illustrator Kit Grady

By: Mayra Calvani

Author Talks of Teaching Kids About Disabilities: Picture Book Helps Kids Overcome Fear of Children With Disabilities

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Spring Children's Books – Teach Signs of Spring: Kids Picture Books About Spring Activities & What Happens in Spring

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Top 10 Picture Books for Pre-Schoolers: The Best Stories For Children aged 3 to 6

By: Magdalena Healey

Top 10 Toddler Picture Books: The Best First Books for Small Children Under Three-Years Old

By: Magdalena Healey

Seasons of the Year Educational Children's Books: Kids' Picture Books Teach About Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Children's Picture Books – Seasons of the Year: Kids Ages 4 to 8 Read About Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Recommended St. Patrick's Day Picture Books: Children Ages 4–8 Read About Irish Holiday History and Celebrations

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Picture Books for Saint Patrick's Day: Irish, Leprechaun, and St Patrick Themed Stories for Preschool

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Review of Benny and Penny in The Big No-No! Children's Artist Geoffrey Hayes Creates Early Reader Comic Book

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Book Review of A Box of Treats by Kevin Henkes: Boxed Set of Five Great Holiday Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Review of Luke on the Loose by Harry Bliss: Early Reader Comic Book Introduces a Modern Dennis the Menace

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Rhyming Springtime Books for Preschoolers: Three Poetic Children's Stories Welcome Spring Season

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Review of Stinky by Eleanor Davis: Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Spins a Wonderfully Gross Tale

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Dear Baby, What I Love About You! by Carol Casey: Cute Picture Book Charms Readers With Its Catchy Rhymes

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Flower Walk With Alison's Zinnia: A Children’s Activity Combines a Picture Book With Nature

By: Melissa Roberts

Book Review – Don't Read this Book by Jill Lewis: A Fun Picture Book for Children with a Twist on Familiar Fairytales

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Review - How to Heal a Broken Wing: Picture Books by Award Winning Author and Illustrator Bob Graham

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Alison's Zinnia Word Activity: Spring Children's Book Project With Lobel's Flower Alphabet

By: Melissa Roberts

New Bilingual Book for Children: Teach Your Children Spanish While They Learn About Zoo Animals

By: Mayra Calvani

Alison's Zinnia and a Trip to the Florist: Children's Activity With Anita Lobel's Flower Alphabet

By: Melissa Roberts

Best Books for Preschoolers: Recommended Reads for Boys and Girls Ages 3 to 5

By: Rita Marshall

Great Winter Stories for Preschoolers: Winter Picture Books About Snow for Children

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Picture Books About Groundhog Day: Preschool and Kindergarten Stories That Feature Groundhogs

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Book Review of Emma's Treasure by Gerald Mercer: A Newfoundland Picture Book About the Value of Family Artifacts

By: Stella Walsh

Children's Picture Books About Breastfeeding: Nursing Stories to Read With Your Young Child

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Reading Books With Toddlers: Why and How to Read to Small Children

By: Estela Kennen

How to Choose the Best Toddler Books: Picking Great Picture Books for Small Children

By: Estela Kennen

Children's Picture Books by Tohby Riddle: The Royal Guest, The Singing Hat and Nobody Owns the Moon

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Review - The Polar Express Book and Movie: Chris Van Allsburg’s Children’s Story About Believing in Santa

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Picture Books Featuring Hispanic Kids at School: Children Feeling Different Find Ways to Fit In

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Latin American Picture Books on Spanish Language: Stories of Kids Dealing With a Communication Barrier

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Preschool and Kindergarten Books for Winter: Early Childhood Winter Story Books

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Best Picture Books for the Day of the Dead: Read of El Día De los Muertos, a Latin American Day of Remembrance

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Best Picture Books for Cinco de Mayo: Read How Mexican-Americans Celebrate May the Fifth

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Best Picture Books for a Latin American Carnaval: Read How Hispanic and Caribbean Countries Celebrate Carnaval

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Best Picture Books for Latin American Christmas: Read About Hispanic Traditions of Las Posadas and Navidad

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

More Picture Books for Latin American Christmas: Read About Hispanic Traditions of Three Kings Day and Navidad

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Christmas Read-Aloud Books for all Ages: Christmas Themed Picture Books by Helen Ketteman

By: Lynn Pritchett

James Mayhew's Art Books: Katie and the Mona Lisa; Katie Meets the Impressionists

By: PJ Rooks

A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker: New York Times Bestseller Makes a Perfect Read Aloud

By: Kari Lomanno

A Book Review of Freddy's Day at the Races: St. John’s Regatta is Setting for Susan Chalker Browne Picture Book

By: Stella Walsh

5 Great Holiday Books for Children: Find the Perfect Christmas Book for Kids

By: Minka Gantenbein

Kids Christmas Stories with Popular Characters: Spend the Holidays with Arthur, Clifford, Dora, and More

By: Nicole Skutelnik

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