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Fun with Folktales | Revisiting Old Favorites
Most elementary-aged children have already met Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood in their literary travels, establishing a firm foundation for further explorations of these tales as well as an...
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Heists, Cons, and High-Octane Action: New Movies and Teen Reads
Devotees of Vin Diesel’s “The Fast and the Furious” film franchise are gearing up for the release of Furious 7 (PG-13) on April 3, an installment which looks to be as punch-packing, engine-revving,...
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Farm to Table: The Food We Eat, the World We Live In
How does food get to your plate? These well-written and handsomely illustrated stories and factual texts answer that question while emphasizing the importance of sustainable cultivation practices; the...
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Dig Into the Past and Soar to the Stars: Diverse Genre Fiction for Teens
Representing a sampling of favorite YA genres, these stand-out, hot-off-the-press novels have been penned by authors of varied ethnic backgrounds and/or feature protagonists who are as wonderfully...
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Read It, Make It, Eat It | Great Picture Books with Recipes
Food plays a central role in these delectable picture books, all of which come ready-made with a hands-on, taste bud–pleasing activity that expands the literary experience. Exploring various countries...
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Take Wing | New Books About Birds
Springtime has ushered in a flock of engaging new picture books about birds, fun-to-share offerings that utilize a variety of formats, illustrative styles, and narrative focuses to explore and...
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It’s Not All Death, Dystopia, and Disaster: YA Novels to Tickle the Funny Bone
Filled with memorable characters and laugh-out-loud moments, these entertaining tales of friendship, love, and self-discovery explore coming-of-age themes with spot-on insight and large doses of humor....
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Whale Watching|Those Magnificent—and Vulnerable—Leviathans
Stunningly illustrated and eloquently written, the picture books featured here trawl the ocean depths to shed light on these magnificent and mysterious marine mammals. Included are informational texts...
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Fun in the Sun | Great Books for Summertime Sharing
Suffused with blue skies, dazzling sunshine, and lighthearted adventure, these picture books are just right for summer storytimes, reading lists, and book displays. Chu’s Day at the Beach. By Neil...
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“Paper Towns” and Other Epic Road Trip Titles in YA Lit
The buzz is building for Paper Towns (PG-13), the latest John Green book-to-big-screen production, which pulls into theaters on July 24. Based on the 2008 novel (Dutton), the film stars Nat Wolff, who...
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Ten Years Later: Hurricane Katrina
At daybreak on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast with overwhelming force, causing the deaths of more than 1,800 people, leaving hundreds of thousands displaced, and earning...
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It’s Back to School |Stories to Share
Get the school year off to a great start with a selection of fresh and engaging picture books. Whether realistically told or delightfully over the top, these stories remind kids that first-day...
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Hot Read-Alikes for “Maze Runner” and “Mockingjay” Film Fans | Media Mania
It’s a sizzling season for YA sci-fi/dystopian literature on the silver screen. Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers face another treacherous ordeal in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (PG-13;...
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Celebrating Literacy: Kids as Readers, Writers, and Imaginers
Filled with imagination-stirring moments and an intrinsic appreciation for the many joys of reading, these engaging picture books cast young protagonists in the role of creator, inspiring children to...
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Companions Steadfast and True | Great Books about Imaginary Friends
Ranging from picture books to novels, these fanciful and fun-filled tales about pretend pals celebrate unfailing friendship, effervescent individuality, and the prodigious power of imagination. The...
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All In A School Day | Picture-Book Perspectives
These engaging picture books touch upon commonplace situations that are often part of the school experience. Whether told with poignant realism or exaggerated humor, the stories exhibit sensitivity to...
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From Ziggurats to Skyscrapers | What We Build and How We Live
What and how we build and the structures with which we surround ourselves are an important part of the human experience. These life-shaping choices are informed by our essential physical needs as well...
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Monster Mayhem | Great Read-Alouds for Inspiring Shivers and Giggles
Starring creatures that range from creepy to comical, these not-too-scary offerings are a treat for sharing at Halloween and all year long. Dining With…Monsters. By Agnese Baruzzi. Illus. by author....
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Teen vs. Nature: Spine-Tingling Wilderness Survival Stories
The high-stakes adventures featured here have it all—impenetrable woods and treacherous mountain peaks, churning seas and roiling rapids, the gnawing threat of starvation and dehydration, and...
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Cooking Up Some Fun | Recipes for Young Chefs
These scrumptious cookbooks can be used to inspire classroom culinary projects, offer options and instruction for afterschool cooking clubs, or encourage food preparation at home. Cookbooks can offer...
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