Category Archives: Children’s books

Must-read on December 21: Love, Stargirl

When I looked at my calendar this morning, I realized that today is the Winter Solstice. For many people, the 21st of December signifies the start of winter, the shortest day of the year, or a day for religious or … Continue reading

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Fantastic Fantastic Mr. Fox

I went out to see Fantastic Mr. Fox last night, and I am happy to report that it is, in fact, fantastic. The animation is lively and unusual, and the script is full of grace notes and genuinely funny moments, … Continue reading

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Celebrate Hanukkah with kid-friendly books

Hanukkah begins tonight at sundown. Whether your family celebrates the Festival of Lights or they’d like to learn more about the holiday, these books will be perfect to share with any child. “Four Sides, Eight Nights: A New Spin on … Continue reading

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Best Books of 2009: Picture books

Looking for gifts for the little ones on your list? Our top 10 picture books are full of engaging illustrations and text that will get young readers hooked. All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Marla Frazee (Beach … Continue reading

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Best Books of 2009: Middle-grade books

Finding worthy books for middle-grade readers can be a difficult task. But 2009 brought dozens of good reads for the 8-12 set—here are our 10 favorites. The Doll Shop Downstairs by Yona Zeldis McDonough (Viking) Everything for a Dog by … Continue reading

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Best books of 2009: Teen reads

As the year draws to a close, we at BookPage are compiling our own “best of 2009″ lists. First up, our top 10 picks for teen reading—in alphabetical order. This list of favorites ranges from the realistic to the futuristic, … Continue reading

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The little firefighter

One of my favorite parts about working at BookPage is getting the opportunity to correspond with authors (once I had a multi-email exchange with Janet Skeslien Charles about online dating!). Today, I got an e-mail from Stephen Johnson, creator of … Continue reading

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