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The Snowy Day

It's funny. Peter, the iconic little boy in the red snowsuit doesn't look 50. Indeed, he is not, but the timeless picturebook in which he appears, ... Full story

American Girl Dolls: McKenna

If there is an American Girl at your house, then you probably know that a new American Girl doll is introduced annually and is for ... Full story

A Wrinkle in Time

This year the classic A Wrinkle in Time comes out in the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Issue. Unusually, this book has never been out of publication. ... Full story

No Name Calling Week

“Sticks and stones will break our bones, but names will break our spirits.” It is these words, along with James Howe's adolescent novel ... Full story

Dot

Sometimes less really IS more, and such is the case in the picturebook succinctly titled Dot. Dot was created by Patricia Intriago, a graphic ... Full story

Calendars For Youngsters

Literacy and reading can take many forms, and one of them is learning to read a calendar. January is a great month to ... Full story

Reading for Boys

 One concern in the world of literacy today is the lack of reading among many of our boys.  Luckily we have a website ... Full story

Cabin Fever

What book for children ranks high on many lists of best sellers in all categories? Number 4 in the nation on one prominent list ... Full story

Let There Be Peace on Earth

Let There Be Peace on Earth is, to me, as much of an advent anthem as other more traditional holiday fare.  And it is ... Full story

In November

Cynthia Rylant has written some 80 books. Many remain among my favorites. Her picture book, In November, is one example. “In November,” she writes, ... Full story

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