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“Mother Jones” Encourages Children to Stand Up for Justice

So begins Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children (Random House Children's Books), a picture book for children aged 4 to 8 written by Jonah Winter. It’s the story of the Children’s Crusade told from the perspective of the formidable Mother Jones, an activist who in her time was…

Cynthia ConradMarch 9, 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

“Willa and the Whale:” An Underwater Friendship Unlocking the Gold Beneath the Sea

I’m not a 13-year-old, but in reading Willa and the Whale (Shadow Mountain Publishing), I felt locked inside the head of one — with all the love, curiosity, perceptions and insecurities authors Chad Morris and Shelly Brown could muster. And I couldn’t break that lock, so fascinated was I with…

Jim AlkonMarch 3, 2020

Children's Books

“Mañanaland:” Boy’s Big Plans for Tackling Mysteries on Journey to Independence

At almost twelve years old, Maximiliano Córdoba knows he’s not a little kid anymore. He has big plans of making the village fútbol team and it feels like the pieces are falling into place when another boy from is village offers to get Max free tuition at a fútbol clinic…

Paige VigliaroloMarch 2, 2020

Children's Books

“Potion Masters” Brews Up a Fun, Exciting Tale for Middle Grade Readers

Twelve-year-old Gordy Stitser has a special talent most children his age do not: an ability to brew magical potions. In Frank L. Cole’s first installment of the Potion Masters trilogy, The Eternity Elixir (Shadow Mountain) draws us into a world where magic and potions have been behind every major development…

Emma GriffithsFebruary 28, 2020

Children's Books

“The Wish and the Peacock:” An Allegory of Letting Go and Growth

From the best-selling author of A Monster Like Me comes Wendy S. Swore’s new novel, The Wish and the Peacock (Shadow Mountain Press), a fun and ultimately rich story of a young girl’s struggle with loss, grief and change. Twelve-year-old Paige’s world experiences a seismic shift with the sudden death of…

Susan BaileyFebruary 21, 2020

Children's Books

All Aboard the “Overground Railroad” to a Better Life

So begins the journey of Ruth Ellen and her parents by train from North Carolina to New York City, just three of the millions of African Americans who made their way north to escape segregation, discrimination and poverty in the first half of the 20th century. Like many, Ruth Ellen's…

BookTribFebruary 19, 2020

Children's Books

Building Bridges with Coffee in “The Big Buna Bash”

The Big Buna Bash (Brandylane Publishers) is a delightful new children’s book that reminds readers that our differences are what make us special. In The Big Buna Bash, young Almaz is finally getting used to her new school and is making friends. She worries about fitting in. She wishes to…

Emma GriffithsFebruary 7, 2020

Fiction

Battling to Protect the “Children of D’Hara” in “Witch’s Oath”

Picking up where Wasteland left off, Terry Goodkind's Witch’s Oath (Head of Zeus) — the fourth installment of his “Children of D’Hara” series — finds familiar characters Richard and Kahlan in the middle of a moment of great distress (no spoilers for those who haven’t read episodes 1–3). This time,…

Paige VigliaroloJanuary 29, 2020

Children's Books

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

“A&B:” Trying to Help a Friend in Need – However You Can

Sometimes the simplest of stories carry with them the most poignant messages — especially for children. The quote is delivered from a character with the simplest of names: A, a statue that can talk but cannot move. His words are directed at B, a beetle who has accidentally flipped on…

BookTribJanuary 2, 2020

Children's Books

10 Children’s Books We LOVED in 2019

There were a ton of great children's books this year to choose from — more than what we could fit here. But here are 10 of our favorites (or those of our kids), in no particular order, ranging from preschool picture books to chapter books for middle-schoolers. Mosi Musa: A…

Cynthia ConradDecember 30, 2019

Children's Books

Searching for a Lost Cougar Cub (and Surviving Middle School)

What a shame author Kelly Oliver never grew up. Anyone who has read Oliver’s delightful Kassy O’Roarke, Cub Reporter (Beaver’s Pond Press) knows her adult mind is locked inside the head of a clever 12-year-old girl with all the trimmings. Angst. Intellect. Imagination. Humor. Vulnerability. It’s all there. Oliver, a…

Jim AlkonDecember 6, 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

“The Jolt Felt Around the World:” Fun Kids Book Tackles Some Big Issues

Susanna Shetley is dedicated to “making the world a better place one book at a time.” She is advancing that vision in spades with her debut children’s book, The Jolt Felt Around the World (Wisdom House Books), brilliantly illustrated by Krystal Smith. While the pictures in this book are colorful…

Jim AlkonNovember 20, 2019

Children's Books

Mosi Musa: Life Lessons in This Heartwarming Monkey Tale

And we’re talking about a monkey! People have a tendency to care deeply about animals, aware of their innocence, cuteness and playfulness. They seem so good-natured, always curious, and we cringe at any physical discomfort or emotional stress. Georgeanne Irvine’s Mosi Musa: A True Tale About a Baby Monkey Raised…

BookTribNovember 18, 2019

“Mother Jones” Encourages Children to Stand Up for Justice

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

“Willa and the Whale:” An Underwater Friendship Unlocking the Gold Beneath the Sea

“Mañanaland:” Boy’s Big Plans for Tackling Mysteries on Journey to Independence

“Potion Masters” Brews Up a Fun, Exciting Tale for Middle Grade Readers

“The Wish and the Peacock:” An Allegory of Letting Go and Growth

All Aboard the “Overground Railroad” to a Better Life

Building Bridges with Coffee in “The Big Buna Bash”

Battling to Protect the “Children of D’Hara” in “Witch’s Oath”

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

“A&B:” Trying to Help a Friend in Need – However You Can

10 Children’s Books We LOVED in 2019

Searching for a Lost Cougar Cub (and Surviving Middle School)

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

“The Jolt Felt Around the World:” Fun Kids Book Tackles Some Big Issues

Mosi Musa: Life Lessons in This Heartwarming Monkey Tale

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