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Yorkshire Author Goes Big Stateside: Peter J Murray Author of Bonebreaker Proves a Hit in the US

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Martin Hickes

Book Review — Miss Nelson is Missing! A Picture Book Tribute to Teachers Everywhere

In: Picture Books

By: Scott Fogdall

Roman Goddess Venus and Aphrodite: Goddesses of Love in Ancient Rome and Greece

In: Myths

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Best Holiday Picture Books: Christmas Tales to Delight the Young

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Kelley Huston

Getting Teens to Read Classic Novels: Adventure Stories That Keep a Kid’s Attention

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Laura Briggs

Books For Preteens: Fantasy Novels That Grip a Kid’s Imagination

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Laura Briggs

Books for First Graders: Stories for Children Six to Ten Years of Age

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Laura Briggs

Selene and Hecate in Greek Mythology: The Moon Goddess and the Sorceress

In: Myths

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Charon and Kerberos in the Land of the Dead: Ferryman and 3-Headed Dog of Ancient Greek Underworld

In: Myths

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Who Were the Centaurs? Ancient Battles of Mythological Creatures of Greece

In: Myths

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Holly the Christmas Fairy Summary: A Rainbow Magic Special Edition by Daisy Meadows

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Best Children's Books for Babies and Toddlers: How to Find Picture Books for Infants and Books That Teach Toddlers

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Kara Gleghorn

Aladdin and the Thief of Baghdad: Folk Tale, Silent Movie and Disney Film

In: Folktales

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Story of Aladdin: Arabian Nights, the Storyteller and Forgery

In: Folktales

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Next Step for Disney Books: Disney’s Digital Books Debut

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: K.D. Kuch

The Night Before Christmas: A Wonderful Story and the Legend of Santa Claus

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Jane Finch

Books to Read After Percy Jackson: When the Last Olympian Ends New Authors Can Take Over

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: David Tubbs

Review – Noisy Outlaws, Unfriendly Blobs... The McSweeney's Anthology of Short Stories for Young Adults

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Michelle White

1621 a new Look at Thanksgiving Photo-essay: Recovering Lost Indian Voices to Gain a Shared Thanksgiving History

In: Children's Non-Fiction

By: Lynn Brogan

Books for Biracial Children: Are There Enough? Why Parents Need More Children's Books That Build Self Esteem

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Denise Henry

The Lightning Thief – A Percy Jackson Review: Greek Mythology and the Heir to Harry Potter

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: David Tubbs

Great Books That Celebrate the Color Black: 4 Stories That Teach African-American Children to Love Their Skin

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Denise Henry

Emil and the Detectives: Why the 1929 Children's Book Is Still an Enduring Favorite

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Kate Rodriguez

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster: Book Review of Funny, Inspiring, Children’s Novel

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Michelle Pannecoucke

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

In: Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

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

In: Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Critical Interpretations of a Cautionary Tale

In: Fairytales

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

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

In: Picture Books

By: Scott Fogdall

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

In: Picture Books

By: Scott Fogdall

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

In: Picture Books

By: Scott Fogdall

Joan Hiatt Harlow Profile: A Little Girl's Dream Fulfilled

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Bryan Jackson

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

In: Picture Books

By: Scott Fogdall

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

In: Picture Books

By: Julie Burtinshaw

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

In: Picture Books

By: Julie Burtinshaw

An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving is the Best Kind: Louisa May Alcott's Classic Children's Thanksgiving Tale is Timeless

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Lynn Brogan

The Real Gods of Asgard: The Myths That Inspired Mavel's Thor

In: Myths

By: Erin O'Connor

Children's Christmas Literature Classics: Great Holiday Books for Young Readers

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Rhonda Campbell

Authors of Swiss Family Robinson: The Mixed-up Authorship of John David Wyss’s Popular Adventure Story

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

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

In: Picture Books

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

The Rapunzel Story, Origins and Versions: Let Your Hair Down, or Who Invented the Fairy Tale?

In: Fairytales

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Thanksgiving, Harvest Books For Children: Seasonal Literature for Kids, Parents,Teachers to Enjoy, Learn, Love

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Linda Ashar

Books For Junior Age Kids: Timeless Mystery Series Preteens Will Love

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Laura Briggs

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

In: Picture Books

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

R-W Twentieth Century Children's Literature: Harper Lee, P.G. Wodehouse, A.A. Milne, and More…

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: M.L. Costa

Rapunzel Stories in Modern Literature: Contemporary Versions of the Children’s Classic Fairy Tale

In: Fairytales

By: John K. Davis

A Nine-Year-Old Girl's Favorite Reads: What a Fourth Grade Girl Likes to Read

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Julie Klein

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

In: Picture Books

By: Adam Pracht

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

In: Picture Books

By: Kelley Huston

Gregory Kemp Interview: Interview With the Author of The Legend of Vinny Whiskers

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Starting a Book Club For Kids: How to Set Up a Reading Discussion Group for Children

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Julie Klein

Christmas Shopping for Young Children's Books: Parents,Teachers, and Kids Read to Learn, Laugh and Love

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Linda Ashar

What to Read After Harry Potter: Life After Hogwarts – Books Potter Fans Will Love

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: David Tubbs

Halloween Poetry for Children, Parents, Teachers: Five Spooky Books to Read, Smile, Giggle, Learn, and Laugh Out Loud

In: Children's Verse

By: Linda Ashar

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

In: Picture Books

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

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

In: Picture Books

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos – A Review: R.L. LaFevers' Egyptian Adventure for Girls Misses the Mark

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Jacqueline Ching

Alphabeasts & Cows That Type: Award Winning Animal Books

In: Picture Books

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Fun Fantasy Reads for Pre-Teens: Blyton, Lindgren and Pene du Bois

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Catherine Owen

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

In: Picture Books

By: Bailey Shoemaker Richards

The Origin and History of Rapunzel: The Development of a Popular Children’s Fairy Tale

In: Fairytales

By: John K. Davis

Love the Baby by Steven L. Layne: A Great Book for New Big Brothers and Sisters

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Kelley Huston

The Malevolent Witch: Terror and Fantasy in Literary Witchcraft

In: Fairytales

By: Christopher Mansour

Early Modern Witchcraft Theories: Fabrication and Fantasy – The Witch as Malevolent Mother

In: Fairytales

By: Christopher Mansour

Children's Book Classics – Sarah, Plain and Tall: Patricia MacLachlan’s 1985 Novel is Still a Staple: Here's Why

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Eva Gordon

Emily and the Silent King, by Irven Keppen: A YA Fantasy Novel Review

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Maria Luisa Antonaya

The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo: A Review of a Modern Classic in Children's Literature

In: Fairytales

By: Jessica Ferguson

Children's Author Talks About Her First Novel: Interview with Janet Ann Collins

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Mayra Calvani

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

In: Picture Books

By: Mayra Calvani

Review of Brother Dusty-Feet: A Superb Children's Novel by Rosemary Sutcliff

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Gillian Buchanan

Five Children and It & Two Magical Sequels: Edith Nesbit's Magical Fantasies Predate and Outshine Harry Potter

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Heidi Griffin

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

In: Picture Books

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

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

In: Picture Books

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Bilingual Picture Books: English and Spanish Language Learning

In: Picture Books

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

Conceptions of Witchcraft: The History of Witchcraft to 1800

In: Fairytales

By: Christopher Mansour

Winnie-the-Pooh Offers Timeless Wisdom: A. A. Milne's Pooh Book is Good Reading for All Ages

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Pamela Mooman

The Witch in Literature: Witchcraft to the Middle Ages

In: Fairytales

By: Christopher Mansour

Best Book Series for Boys: Titles That Get Even the Most Reluctant Readers Hooked

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Kelley Huston

Book Review – The Black Circle by Patrick Carman: Book Five in The 39 Clues Series Adventure Novels and Competition

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Baseball Books for Boys: The Best Kids Sports Books

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Amanda Lee

Hockey Books for Boys: Funny, Exciting and Adventurous Kids' Sports Books

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Amanda Lee

L-P Twentieth Century Children's Literature: C.S. Lewis, Agatha Christie, Dr. Seuss, and More…

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: M.L. Costa

Bestselling and Award-Winning Usborne Books: Music, Art, History, Geography, Science, Books for Babies

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Rachelle Ward

Cynthia Rylant Children's Series for Youngsters: Poppleton, Mr Putter & Tabby, Henry & Mudge, Little Whistle and More

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Heidi Griffin

The Events in Lewis Carroll's Alice Books: Episodes in Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Emily Chauviere

What is Fanfiction or Fanfic? All About Fanfiction and Where to Find It

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Rachelle Ward

The Geography of the Chronicles of Narnia: Archenland, Calormen, Ettinsmoor, Underland, and the Eastern Sea

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Emily Chauviere

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

In: Picture Books

By: Mayra Calvani

The Chronicles of Narnia Story: The Plots of C. S. Lewis’ Famous Children’s Book Series

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Emily Chauviere

Books Like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Novels for Boys Who Enjoyed the Jeff Kinney's Series

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Amanda Lee

Tolkien on the Question, What is a Fairy Story? The Author of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Answers the Riddle

In: Fairytales

By: Alistair McCulloch

What Children Learn From Cinderella Characters: Popular Children's Story Teaches Youngsters About Human Behavior

In: Fairytales

By: Melody Rhodes

10 Best Ever! Fun Historical Fact Books for Kids: Entertaining Introduction to Arthurian Legends and Bible Stories

In: Children's Non-Fiction

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

The Birth of Greek Tragedy: The Tragic Elements of Myth

In: Myths

By: Christopher Mansour

Usborne Books for Children: A Wide Variety of Children's Literature

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Rachelle Ward

The L. M. Montgomery Short Stories: The Further Adventures of Avonlea

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Emily Chauviere

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

In: Picture Books

By: Julianna Helt

The American Girl Book Characters: Ten Historical American Girls Learn Timeless Lessons

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Emily Chauviere

The American Girl Dolls and Books: A Fun Way for Girls to Learn About History

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Emily Chauviere

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

In: Picture Books

By: Mayra Calvani

Building a Book Collection for Children: Five Inexpensive Ways for Parents to Start a Home Library for Kids

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Mary Dunn

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