Summer is nearly over. Sure, it’s kind of sad to see those lazy, crazy days end, but Fall and a new school year bring the promise of crisp weather, new friends, and exciting new subjects to learn. And new books, too! Book groups and book clubs and discussions about plot and character and plain, old… Read more »
New & Noteworthy
Seriously. A summer must-read.
As school winds down and thousands of children are about to be sent out into the world to make the most of their summer breaks, they need to know about good books! Books will not help fill those lazy hours, but enhance them! Turn them into dreams! Adventure! Suspense! Romance! Humor! ALL RISE FOR THE… Read more »
Animal Planet’s Animal Atlas
ANIMAL ATLAS Most kids are familiar with the Discovery Channel’s, Animal Planet, but I, for one, had not known about their collection of books and resources. ANIMAL ATLAS (Animal Planet, 2016) is one of their newest offerings and an excellent introduction to animals from all around the world. The book is a good size – 13”… Read more »
Weekends with Max and His Dad
WEEKENDS WITH MAX AND HIS DAD by Linda Urban Max and his dad are navigating new territory. Dad’s moved to an apartment and Max is spending the weekend there for the very first time. “It is very clean,” said Max. He thought that sounder nicer than saying it was very white… “I haven’t had much time to… Read more »
A book about a barnacle? Yes!
BARNACLE IS BORED by Jonathan Fenske Poor Barnacle. He’s bored, bored, bored. The tide goes in… The tide goes out… What’s a bored barnacle to do? This story is perfectly adorable, bringing not only a light touch to the universal problem of boredom, but a gentle reminder that, sometimes things are better than they appear… Read more »
Paper Wishes
Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban It is quiet and peaceful walking along the shore with Grandfather and Yujiin, Manami’s beloved dog. But the quiet won’t last. Things are normal. Grandfather tells stories Manami knows well. They walk on the beach. Yujin cocks his head, perches beside them, licks their hands. Things are not normal. Each day new ships arrive. Warships. Soldiers are… Read more »
Robin Yardi on The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez
It’s a pleasure to welcome Robin back to ReaderKidZ! DIANNE: Hey, Robin! You’ve had quite a year. Your first picture book, They Just Know: Animal Instincts (Arbordale, 2015) came out last September, and now, we get to celebrate the publication of your first middle grade novel, The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez. Congratulations! In… Read more »
