Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
Disney-Hyperion sent me a copy of The Percy Jackson Coloring Book to check out, and is partnering with me for a giveaway! The Percy Jackson Coloring Book by Rick Riordan with Artwork by Keith Robinson is in stores August 21st, 2017! I’m giving away a prize pack of the coloring book and pencils. Please fill out…
I’ve always wondered why Cinderella is such a popular fairy tale the world over. According to Cinderella: A Cross Culture Story, the original Cinderella dates back to China as early as 850 A.D with Yeh-Shen. The oldest European version was from Italy in 1634, traveling from China. The elements of all the Cinderella fairy tales make for…
Please welcome Dustin Hansen who has a book list of his favorite dinosaur books! We are also giving away his two newest books! Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. MICROSAURS: Follow That Tiny-Dactyl! by Dustin Hansen “Hansen mixes fantasy, science fiction, and realistic fiction to create a fast-paced read for elementary…
Discover wonderful folklore from Japan with these Japanese folk tales for kids to read! Includes wonderful traditions and cultures to learn about. My introduction to Japanese folk tales was through a beautifully illustrated copy of Momotaro. In this book, Momotaro wears the traditional samurai armor and it was a glimpse into my Japanese ancestry. I’ve…
Inside: Relive history with these Medieval Times books for kids! Read about historical fiction during these times, from picture books to chapter books. Kids who like knights, princesses, and castles will like books set in Medieval Times. Adam Gidwitz writes in the back notes of The Inquisitor’s Tale: I hope, if nothing else, this book…
Discover Hawaiian folk tales with these children’s books! Read about the legends and mythology of Hawaii and enjoy picture books to read with your child! When I was a child, a relative in Hawaii from my mother’s side whom I’d never met sent me two picture books as a Christmas present. It was a little…
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Tuesday, which found that 15-year-old girls around the world, outperform boys in science – except for in the United States, Britain and Canada. via The Guardian Breaking down theNational Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores by gender, girls averaged 151 points (out of a possible 300), three points higher…