PUFFLING PATROL by Ted Lewin, author, and Betsy Lewin, artist. Take a most unusual trip with Ted and Betsy Lewin to a group of islands off the coast of Iceland where thousands of puffins spend their summer raising their chicks. These chicks are called pufflings. The problem part is that the pufflings – once grown… Read more »
Beyond Boundaries
NONFICTION – the Latest and Greatest –ORBIS PICTUS AWARDS
BRAVO to the 2013 winning book, author and illustrator — MONSIEUR MARCEAU: Actor Without Words Written by Leda Schubert and illustrated by Gérard DuBois, published by Roaring Brook Press, 2012. Informational books for children keep getting better – innovative designs, creative presentations, plus captivating images that often mix photographs and historical papers with colorful art…. Read more »
An International Celebration of Diversity
Looking for an excellent source of outstanding international books – an international celebration of diversity? Each year USBBY, United States Board on Books for Young People, publishes an annotated list of their top choices. The books are divided into reading levels from Kindergarten through Young Adult. The variety is as amazing as the diversity of… Read more »
THE HERD BOY
We all have impossible dreams. For some, dreams are more impossible than for others. For some, they make those dreams come true. The Herd Boy dreams about being President of his African country. Such foolishness! In this picture book story of THE HERD BOY, Niki Daly slowly and delightfully introduces the reader to rural life… Read more »
Frederick Douglass: His Life and Times
Frederick Douglass for Kids This biography tells the surprising tale of one of America’s true heroes. Clear and interesting prose is peppered with enough details to intrigue a child reader as well as most adults. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery, taken from his mother, but then risked his life many times to become free,… Read more »
THE SKY OF AFGHANISTAN
This book is not about war but about hope. May there be peace on earth. May we begin to believe in the possibility of peace. My gift to you this December is sharing this child’s song that peace will come to her home in Afghanistan. THE SKY OF AFGHANISTAN is a lyrical flow of a… Read more »
BEAUTY BESIDE ME
Have you ever listened to a book read in Navajo? Probably not. What a special gift to give a child, to hear a story told in both Navajo and English. BEAUTY BESIDE ME, STORIES OF MY GRANDMOTHER’S SKIRTS is a treasure of words, images and sounds. Seraphine G. Yazzie, author, describes in storytelling style the… Read more »
