Last week had the ReaderKidZ talking about the Cybils and Poetry. This week kicks off with more of the same. Today, we’re featuring a peek at another book on the list of 2015 Poetry Finalists: National Geographic’s BOOK OF NATURE POETRY, edited by J. Patrick Lewis. All I can say is – this is an amazing… Read more »
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Flutter and Hum: Animal Poems/ Aleteo y Zumbido: Poemas de Animales
The ReaderKidZ love poetry and we always look forward to the annual Cybils awards announcements. Round 1 is now completed! (One finalist will be chosen from each book and the winner in each category will be announced on February 14th.) A few days ago we took a look at one of the 2015 CYBILS POETRY… Read more »
Stories and Poems about Winter
The ReaderKidZ are back, sending best wishes for the New Year and time to enjoy many of your favorite books! Today we’re spotlighting “winter-themed” picture books. Do you have favorites of your own? Share them in the comments. We’d love to hear from you! Chosen just a few days ago as one of the 2015 CYBILS POETRY award finalists, WINTER BEES & OTHER… Read more »
Great Joy and Silver Packages
Christmas. It’s a time of miracles. A time when winter storms rage outside, while indoors, families gather together to enjoy one another’s company in noisy reunions or quiet moments of reflection. It’s a time of peace, hope, love. And… not surprisingly… books, which have long been at the top of my own gift-giving and receiving… Read more »
Board books for younger readers
Our focus at ReaderKidZ is primarily books for children K-5, but today I’m going to mention three delightful series of board books by Child’s Play, the house also responsible for publishing two classic picture books by Audrey and Don Wood – The Little Mouse, The Red, Ripe Strawberry, and The Hungry Bear and Quick as a Cricket. (Both of these books… Read more »
No Yeti Yet by Mary Ann Fraser
NO YETI YET written and illustrated by Mary Ann Fraser It’s a perfect day for a yeti hunt, and off the boys go! What does he look like? How will he sound? Does he live in a cave? As the boys romp in the snow, young readers are invited into a compelling, original story, reminiscent of… Read more »
DRUM DREAM GIRL — How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music
DRUM DREAM GIRL I share with you a new picture book by Newbery Honor Winner, Margarita Engle – DRUM DREAM GIRL, How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music, illustrated by Rafael Lopez. This book rocks with rhythm and tropical color,whispers a lyrical tune, beats and drums as it tells the story of a courageous heart. The reader follows… Read more »
