BROTHER SUN, SISTER MOON: Canticle of the Creatures, reimagined by Katherine Paterson and illustrated by Pamela Dalton (Chronicle Books, 2011) This book is a gift to anyone who reads one page, pauses to take in the wonder of the illustrations, or continues through the book from start to finish…and begins again. Saint Francis of Assisi wrote the original… Read more »
Beyond Boundaries
A STRANGE PLACE TO CALL HOME
A STRANGE PLACE TO CALL HOME: The World’s Most Dangerous Habitats & the Animals That Call Them Home by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Ed Young (Chronicle Books, 2012) Mystery, poetry, bold daring art, and scientific information about strange and weird creatures – what a wonderful mix of science and art! Try this one – what creature is this? Thousands of these tiny living things are hatched in… Read more »
THE TREE LADY
THE TREE LADY, written by H. Joseph Hopkins and illustrated by Jill McElmurry The Tree Lady tells about the unusual and amazing life of Kate Sessions who lived at a time when girls were NOT supposed to play outside digging in the dirt and were NOT supposed to climb trees or wander in the woods… Read more »
THE MATCHBOX DIARY
THE MATCHBOX DIARY by Paul Fleischman and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline Choose one. Great-grandfather asks his great-granddaughter to pick “what you like the most. Then I’ll tell you its story.” What will she choose? An old jewelry box … a case of fine fountain pens … a mirror? The young girl makes an unusual choice –… Read more »
Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad
AFRICA IS MY HOME: A CHILD OF THE AMISTAD (Candlewick, 2103) by Monica Edinger, illustrated by Robert Byrd Monica Edinger skillfully – and delightfully – tells an extraordinary story through the voice of a young girl who experiences an extraordinary journey. Illustrator Robert Byrd fills the pages with detailed images that expand the text to further engage and… Read more »
HOW I BECAME A GHOST
HOW I BECAME A GHOST, A CHOCTAW TRAIL OF TEARS STORY by Tim Tingle From Chapter 1, “Talking Ghost” “MAYBE YOU HAVE never read a book written by a ghost before. I am a ghost…I should tell you something else. I see things before they happen. You are probably thinking, ‘I wish I could see things… Read more »
Odette’s Secrets: Interview With Author Maryann MacDonald, Part 2
Earlier this week, we learned about the real Odette on whom the historical fiction Odette’s Secrets was closely based. Today, author Maryann MacDonald tells ReaderKidZ more about writing this book. How long did it take you to write Odette’s Secrets? A long time. I discovered Odette’s book in the autumn of 2006, and met Daniel,… Read more »
