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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 Hocter
June 21, 2019
Children's Books

Touching Animal Bond Tested to its Limits

What is it that makes us such suckers for touching animal stories? Their cuteness aside, perhaps it’s that we are constantly amazed at how they so often display human characteristics and emotions to the point of making us forget they are animals. When I reached out to Georgeanne Irvine, author…
Jim Alkon
June 19, 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 Suhie
June 7, 2019
Children's Books

Helping Children Through Tough Transitions

Saying goodbye can be a difficult task for individuals of any age, but it is especially challenging for younger children. Transitions for little ones can be jarring, so it is important to always be there for a child when parting with a loved belonging, a familiar face or place of…
Rachael Suhie
May 17, 2019
Children's Books

Chasing Helicity into Fresh Adventures

New York Times bestselling author and ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is back with a sequel to the whirlwind of adventures in Chasing Helicity. Readers get to continue following young Helicity in her new thrilling tale, Chasing Helicity: Into the Wind (Disney/Hyperion). Helicity is much like any typical teenage…
Rachael Suhie
May 10, 2019
Thrillers

ITW Spotlight: Mystery Probes Complex Female Relationships

Alafair Burke didn’t set out to write a trilogy, but with the release of her latest novel of domestic suspense—The Better Sister—Burke completes a set of three thematic novels that explore “the complexity of female relationships and the diverse roles that women play in contemporary society.” The Better Sister (Harper)…
Dawn Ius
May 9, 2019
Children's Books

A Restless Caterpillar Illustrates Value of Patience

Ross Burach, author and illustrator of the beloved story Truck Full of Ducks is back with another fun-filled, page-turner in The Very Impatient Caterpillar (Scholastic). Burach’s lively illustrations and comical storyline is guaranteed to keep your young one engaged and entertained. This story starts with our anxious protagonist, a purple-spotted…
Rachael Suhie
May 3, 2019
Children's Books

One Determined Worm’s Quest for Life’s Meaning

Deborah Freedman is back with another whimsical children's book in Carl and the Meaning of Life (Viking Books for Young Readers). This book follows a similar style as some of her other children’s books with her own beautiful illustrations and charming animal characters. Freedman is no stranger to addressing larger,…
Rachael Suhie
April 25, 2019
Children's Books

Regal Children’s Books for Us Peasants

As a parent and educator, you are always finding fun and unique ways to read to your kids aloud or get your kids reading on their own  So, why not mix the excitement of the royal baby watch with a few good children's books with regal themes? Jamie Levinthal, Subscriber…
BookTrib
April 19, 2019
Children's Books

Vonny B Teaches Kids the Joy of Having a Dog

Nothing is quite like the relationship between a dog and its owner. Bringing a dog into the home is the equivalent of adding one more furry extension to the family. Within this tight-knit group is still the possibility of a uniquely closer bond--one between dog and child. Vonny B and…
BookTrib
April 16, 2019
Children's Books

Mindful Bea Illustrates How to Cope with Anxiety

Mindful Bea and the Worry Tree (Magination Press) is the latest gem from award-winning author, Gail Silver. At first glance, this book seems like any other children’s book, but it holds a greater purpose. This book taps into the often-taboo topic of mental health, tackling anxiety in young children. The…
Rachael Suhie
April 4, 2019