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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

The Secret Garden – Whose Story is it? Analysis of the Classic Children’s Book by Frances Hodgson Burnett

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Jane Kelly

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: The Legacy of Lewis Carroll’s Masterpiece

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Feature Writer Samantha Markham

How to Build Your Own Country by Wyatt/Rix: Teaching Kids About Citizenship and Micronations

In: Children's Non-Fiction

By: Irene Tanner-Yuen

Reading Order of the Chronicles of Narnia: In What Order Should C. S. Lewis's Books be Read?

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Emily Chauviere

The Secret Garden – An Analysis: Frances Hodgson Burnett’s Classic

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Feature Writer Samantha Markham

Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature: A Website for Classic Children’s Books, Authors, and Illustrators

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Emily Chauviere

The Anne of Green Gables Series: L. M. Montgomery's Imaginative Tale of the Orphan Anne Shirley

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Emily Chauviere

Four Novels That Deal With Difficult Issues: Novels for Teens About Death, Cancer, Pregnancy and Alzheimers

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Catherine Owen

Miss Spider's Adoption Stories – A Book Review: Popular Kids Series With Positive Undertones About Adoptive Families

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Tricia Masenthin

The Fall From Grace: Sin and Redemption in "The Indian that Became a Thunderbird"

In: Myths

By: Christopher Mansour

The Raven – Benefactor or Destroyer? Raven Myths and Legends

In: Myths

By: Christopher Mansour

Lisbeth Zwerger – Premier Children's Storyteller: The Award-winning Book Illustrator Tells Her Stories Through Art

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: P. Ryan Anthony

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

In: Picture Books

By: Mayra Calvani

Recipe for Disaster by Maureen Fergus: Ingredients Include Equal Parts Romance and Humour

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Irene Tanner-Yuen

Isis – the Prototype Goddess-Heroine: A Feminist Reading of the Isis and Demeter Myths

In: Myths

By: Christopher Mansour

Gender Stereotypes in Bluebeard's Egg: Exploring Gender Roles in an Adaptation of a Classic Fairy Tale

In: Fairytales

By: Tayla Holman

Ancient Egypt's Influence on the Demeter Myth: A Comparison of Character and Archetype

In: Myths

By: Christopher Mansour

Oracles of Delphi Keep by Victoria Laurie: Book Review and Summary of This Young Adult Adventure Novel

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Biography of Canadian Writer Brian Doyle: Author of Books for Kids and Young Adults

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Liane Tsui

News for Dogs by Lois Duncan: Summary and Book Review of the Sequel to Hotel for Dogs

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Nicole Skutelnik

The Long Secret Book Review: Louise Fitzhugh's Second Harriet The Spy Book

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Catherine Jozwik

Tomie dePaola's Folk Tale Storybooks: Writer-Artist Has Brought Legends of Many Cultures to Today's Kids

In: Folktales

By: P. Ryan Anthony

Successful Women in the Baby-Sitters Club Series: Balancing Work and Family in a Popular Children's Serial

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: Feature Writer Jillian Bost

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

In: Picture Books

By: Stella Walsh

G-K Twentieth Century Children's Literature: Arthur Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling, James Herriot and More Authors

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: M.L. Costa

A-E Twentieth Century Children's Literature: Lucy Maud Montgomery to Raold Dahl

In: Children’s Books (general)

By: M.L. Costa

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