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When I interviewed author Jon Scieszka, who is a tireless advocate on behalf of good books for boys and encouraging boys to read, he talked about the need to connect boys with appealing books and other reading material. Many boys who read on grade level are reluctant readers, not because they don't read well, but because they haven't found anything that they really want to read. If your son is a reluctant reader, these books for boys reading lists that were created by librarians should help. The reading lists include books for a wide range of ages and interests and are made up of books that librarians have found to be very popular with boys. What books for boys do you recommend? Read other parents' recommendations and add your own at Readers Respond.
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Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Librarians Recommend Books for Boys originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Monday, May 21st, 2012 at 00:01:24. Permalink | Comment | Email this
The horrifying stories in the documentary Bully illustrate the critical need to combat bullying on all levels. While it takes the combined efforts of many to prevent bullying, sharing books about kids' experiences with bullies and bullying may help your children, from younger kids to teens, to cope with bullies and to understand how wrong it is to bully others. Tomie dePaola's Oliver Button is a Sissy is one of two picture books I recommend. The other is The Bully Blockers Club. In addition, I recommend the chapter book Jake Drake Bully Buster by Andrew Clements for independent readers ages 7 to 10, the informational book The Skinny on Bullying for middle grade readers (ages 9-14) and Walter Dean Myers' young adult novel Shooter for teens in high school. In addition, teen librarian Jennifer Kendall just recommended another young adult book. Read her review of Hate List by Jennifer Brown.
For more resources, see All About Bullying on the About.com Parenting Channel.
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Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Books about Bullying for Kids and Teens originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 00:01:25. Permalink | Comment | Email this
I have another children's book to add to my list of children's books featuring libraries and librarians. As far as I am concerned, public libraries are magical places, and Lola certainly agrees as you'll see in librarian Nancy Snyder's book review of Lola at the Library. Lola at the Library is available as a board book for toddlers, as well as a picture book for preschoolers.
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Here are some other children's picture books that celebrate books, libraries and librarians:
Otto the Book Bear
The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians
Tomas and the Library Lady
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story of Iraq
Don't just read about libraries; visit them often! In these tough economic times, it's nice to know you can save money at your public library.
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Lola at the Library - Picture Book and Board Book originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 00:12:51. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Our pansies and butterfly weeds are in bloom and the sunflower seeds we planted have grown into foot-tall plants already. Share the joys of gardening with your kids with hands-on experience and children's picture books about gardens and gardening. There are a lot of excellent children's picture books on the subject, including books set in the city, in the suburbs and in rural areas. My Top 10 book list includes books for children ranging in age from two- to ten-years-old. These picture books emphasize the joys of planting seeds and bulbs, cultivating a garden, and enjoying the flowers and vegetables that result. If you are planting a vegetable garden, I also recommend Simply in Season Children's Cookbook, which focuses on good foods that can be grown and enjoyed from the garden.
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Gardens, Gardening and Eating What You Grow originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 00:01:04. Permalink | Comment | Email this
If you are looking for special Mother's Day gifts for a mother or grandmother who enjoys children's books, see my list of children's books that make good Mother's Day gifts. It includes a number of children's picture books, plus one book of quotations from children's books. For example, Pieces: A Year in Poems and Quilts is an excellent gift for a woman who quilts. Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers, a book of poetry by Latino poets, will appeal to a wide audience while Mommy, Mama, and Me will be of particular interest to gay couples. Are there other children's books that you think would make good Mother's Day gifts? If so, click on "Comments" below and share your recommendations.
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Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Children's Books for Mother's Day Gifts originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 00:01:50. Permalink | Comment | Email this
While I still think the children's picture book Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss makes a great graduation gift for a high school or college graduate, there are some other children's books that I also really like. Other
children's books that make good graduation gifts include: Pete the Cat and the Four Groovy Buttons, Only One You, Zoom and Henry Hikes to Fitchburg. Each of these books makes some good points about life, but because they are kids' books, you can share them without the recipient feeling you're being preachy. What are some of the children's books you'd recommend as graduation gifts? Click on "Comments" below and share your recommendations.
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Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Children's Books = Great Graduation Gifts originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 00:01:32. Permalink | Comment | Email this
I was sorry to hear about the death of artist and illustrator Maurice Sendak. His picture books not only brought joy to generations of children, but they also had a profound effect on the field of children's literature. Did you know that author and illustrator Brian Selznick dedicated his recent book Wonderstruck to Maurice Sendak because of the influence Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are had on his work? For more about Sendak, read my article about The Artistry and Influence of Maurice Sendak. Share your feelings about the impact of Sendak's books on you and your children at Readers Respond.
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Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook In Memory of Maurice Sendak: 1928-2012 originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 12:27:13. Permalink | Comment | Email this
It's Children's Book Week (May 7-13). Here are some ways to celebrate:
Take your kids to one or more of the Children's Book Week children's programs at your local public library.
Learn about all of the ways you can save money at your public library.
If you don't already read aloud to your child every day, start doing it as part of your family's Children's Book Week celebration.
Get ready for a summer of reading by checking with your child's teacher about what reading level is appropriate for your child's summer recreational reading. If your child or teen is not interested in spending time reading, get some help with Resources for Reluctant Readers.
How are you and your family celebrating Children's Book Week? Let me know what you're doing by clicking on Readers Respond and posting a message.
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Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook It's Children's Book Week! originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 00:01:52. Permalink | Comment | Email this
If your teens are fans of dystopian novels, they may have already read Delirium, the first book in Lauren Oliver's trilogy. Learn more about the author and her books by reading teen librarian Jennifer Kendall's interview with Lauren Oliver. For more recommended books, see Dystopian Novels for Teens: A Top Picks List.
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Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Interview With Delirium Author Lauren Oliver originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 12:12:46. Permalink | Comment | Email this
In May, we celebrate several children's book-related events. If you are looking for resources for Latino Books Month, you need to know about the Pura Belpré Award, which honors Latina and Latino authors and illustrators. Among the children's books that have been honored are the picture books Book Fiesta! and The Storyteller's Candle and the novel The Dreamer. Read about this year's winners at 2012 Pura Belpre Award Winners.
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Subscribe to my newsletter | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Celebrate Latino Books Month! originally appeared on About.com Children's Books on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 00:01:07. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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