Jane Brocket reveals her Top 10 Food Scenes in Children’s Literature in the Guardian.”I spent my childhood revelling and luxuriating in lovely descriptions of meals and picnics and treats, and found that it was the taste memories that lingered on … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2008
A while back Cinematical posted about “Children’s Books that Need to Be Filmed Immediately.” I have no issues with the choices and I’d especially like to see Jackaroo on film. But these are some titles we’d REALLY like to see … Continue reading
I promised Molly I would write about some of her favorite books. First up is Katie Loves the Kittens, written and illustrated by John Himmelman, due in September 2008 from Henry Holt (9780805086829). I don’t laugh out loud at many … Continue reading
The current discussion on the CCBC listserv is all about blogging and has given me the kick in the pants I needed to get back here after too long a break. So I’ll take a look at some of the … Continue reading
My sister, Bonney, is running the Boston Marathon today for the third time. I’ve always been right there, watching her progress at different points along the route, but this year we’re keeping track vitually, and our images of the day … Continue reading
I hadn’t been to the Authors and Illustrators for Children site for awhile so this was my first look at their redesign. It’s great! I like it. I was led there by a post at Seven Impossible Things about a … Continue reading
Last week we went to see the new movie, Nim’s Island, based on Wendy Orr‘s book from a few years back. I loved the book and was anxious to see how it translated to film. Plus, I’ve been waiting about … Continue reading
Monarch and Milkweedby Helen Frost and illus. by Leonid GoreAtheneum/S & S, hardcover, $17.99ages 4-8 A couple of years ago I did a project for an author who had written a children’s book about butterflies and so I have more … Continue reading
I don’t mean to say that I can compete with the Japanese, but I am a tremendous Anne of Green Gables fan. Have been, ever since a friend told me at age 16″ “Read this book. You’ll like her – … Continue reading
Buster goes to Cowboy CampBy Denise FlemingHenry Holt I read this book out loud to our road dog Molly to see what she thought. She loved the colorful pictures, and she always likes to look at other dogs, but I … Continue reading