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Delightful “Mr. Business” Series Encourages Kids to be True to Themselves

Having to wear an outfit like that to school would make most children cringe. But Little BK, the star of BK Fulton’s charming Mr. Business: The Adventures of Little BK, learns a valuable lesson decked out in exactly those clothes. It’s one of the many life nuggets the author shares…

Jim AlkonJanuary 17, 2020

Children's Books

“One of These Is Not Like the Others” Teaches Kids to Be Inclusive

In One of These Is Not Like the Others (Holiday House), Barney Saltzberg introduces children to the concept and splendor of inclusiveness, through recognizing who or what's different on each spread and celebrating unity as well. As an example, children will see three cows and an elephant accompanied by the…

BookTribMarch 4, 2020

Children's Books

Parents’ Magazine Announces 30 Best Kids’ Books of 2019

From picture books to board books with finger puppets, children's literature is always sure to entertain. Throw in a lesson learned, whimsical illustrations and relatable characters, and you've got yourself the perfect kids' book. Parents' Magazine tasked librarians across the country to nominate the best children's books published in 2019.…

BookTribOctober 14, 2019

Children's Books

In “I Can Make This Promise,” a Young Girl Searches for her Native Heritage

Inspired by debut author Christine Day’s personal family history, I Can Make This Promise (HarperCollins Publishers) is a powerful children’s book about a mixed-race Native American girl who grapples with her family’s complicated legacy -- and must figure out how to understand her own. Edie Green, a curious 12-year-old girl,…

BookTribOctober 16, 2019

Children's Books

“Once Before Time” Series Launches with “Cinderella Rex”

The mom was ahead of me in the checkout line with her daughter, who appeared to be four or five years old. The child frowned, but before she could start with the whole “pleeeease” routine, her mom said, “Tell me why you want them and I’ll help you decide.” “Well,”…

Cynthia ConradDecember 2, 2019

Children's Books

“Alien Superstar” Won’t Alienate Young Readers

Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver have been fascinating young audiences – and older ones – for generations. Now the bestselling team has collaborated to produce Alien Superstar (Abrams Children’s Books), the first novel in a new illustrated middle-grade series, releasing October 1. Alien Superstar follows a young alien who escapes…

BookTribAugust 23, 2019

Children's Books

Decide the Fate of France in Interactive “Iron Magicians”

In Iron Magicians: The Search for the Magic Crystals (Quirk Books), the reader becomes the protagonist. In a fantastical steampunk Paris, Gustave Eiffel is unveiling his Tower at the World’s Fair. The reader is called upon to collect crystals which will charge the tower to defend Paris against a magical…

Lee PelletierAugust 13, 2019

Children's Books

Picture Book Teaches Kids How to Cope with Being “Small in the City”

In only 37 pages and a handful of sentences, Small in the City (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House) broke my heart and put it back together again. Yes, I actually teared up from a picture book. And yes, it was in the middle of the office. Sydney Smith, the writer and…

Lee PelletierAugust 30, 2019

Children's Books

Imagination Meets Lifelong Lessons in “The Dale Family Adventures”

A serious warning or just having some fun? So begins The Dale Family Adventures (CreateSpace) by Ursula Masdal, a delightful and exciting children’s book that follows the exploits of the Dales through their holiday confrontations with talking animals, leprechauns, fairies, witches, wizards, trolls, scarecrows and other creatures. The stories have…

BookTribNovember 11, 2019

Children's Books

Artemis Fowl is Back and Ready for Trouble!

Attention kids and parents: the 12-year-old ludicrously rich and absolutely brilliant Artemis is back again! Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel (Disney/Hyperion) properly brings the internationally-captivating series into a new age 18 years after the series’ inception. Artistically revolutionized since the 2007 graphic novel, this printing is expertly adapted by Michael…

Lee PelletierJuly 12, 2019

Children's Books

Celebrate Pride Month with an Inclusive Children’s Book

Author and clinical psychologist, Michael Genhart, Ph.D., is back with illustrator, Anne Passchier in Rainbow: A First Book of Pride (Magination Press). Genhart is known for tackling tough or more mature topics in relatable ways through his children’s books. In the past, he has covered topics including the bullying, friendship and…

Rachael SuhieJune 7, 2019

Children's Books

Children’s Book Smashes Gender Norms

Children often look up to parents as teachers and guides. They follow their parents' rules and encouragements (for the most part) and rely on them for support. When we’re children, our parents are the ones to sign us up for sports and lay our clothes out on the bed. But,…

Emilie HocterJune 21, 2019

Children's Books

A Playful Pup Follows the Sun, Finds Friendship

Such is the case for French bulldog Toby in As Warm as the Sun (Neal Porter Books) by Kate and Jim McMullan. Toby lives for basking in the warmth of his favorite places – his spot in his owner’s lap, his spot by the fireplace, his spot in the morning…

Samantha SchwindJuly 3, 2019

Children's Books

Terry Crews Illustrates Interactive Children’s Book

We know Terry Crews from his stardom on screen, but this famous actor and human rights activist is moving his passion and talents to a whole new medium, the pages of an innovative children's book, Come Find Me (Amen & Amen Publishing). 20 years ago, Terry Crews and Ken Harvey…

Rebecca ProulxJune 25, 2019

Children's Books

Meet Enchanting Oddball Rumple Buttercup

In our partnership with Penguin Random House, Matthew Gray Gubler discusses the origins of his book Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself, shares his message for readers and more.

Penguin Random HouseMay 23, 2019

Children's Books

If You’re Unhappy and You Know It, Read This Book

Eventually, kids have to learn the truth about everything, from where babies come from to how a seemingly progressive nation could elect a fascist plutocrat. The most that we can do for children is try our best to explain these things in terms that they can understand, but sometimes the…

Jeff DaughertyMay 31, 2019

Children’s Books

Delightful “Mr. Business” Series Encourages Kids to be True to Themselves

“One of These Is Not Like the Others” Teaches Kids to Be Inclusive

Parents’ Magazine Announces 30 Best Kids’ Books of 2019

In “I Can Make This Promise,” a Young Girl Searches for her Native Heritage

“Once Before Time” Series Launches with “Cinderella Rex”

“Alien Superstar” Won’t Alienate Young Readers

Decide the Fate of France in Interactive “Iron Magicians”

Picture Book Teaches Kids How to Cope with Being “Small in the City”

Imagination Meets Lifelong Lessons in “The Dale Family Adventures”

Artemis Fowl is Back and Ready for Trouble!

Celebrate Pride Month with an Inclusive Children’s Book

Children’s Book Smashes Gender Norms

A Playful Pup Follows the Sun, Finds Friendship

Terry Crews Illustrates Interactive Children’s Book

Meet Enchanting Oddball Rumple Buttercup

If You’re Unhappy and You Know It, Read This Book

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