I am newly in love with the work of Kazu Kibuishi, author/illustrator of graphic novels and the cartoon series Copper. Simply amazing. Amulet seriesI: The Stonekeeper II: The Stonekeeper's Curse III: The Cloud Searchersby Kazu KibuishiGraphix (Scholastic)Audience: … [Read more...]
Silverbirch Nominees
The Silver Birch Award is part of the Ontario Library Association's Forest of Reading programme. (for last year's winner, see here.) The books are aimed at kids in grades 3 - 6, and the nominees are read and voted on by kids, who ultimately select the winner. This year's winner will be revealed very … [Read more...]
The Best Part is Coming Home
These little, safe adventures for little people reinforce the idea that coming home is the sweetest part.Little White Rabbitby Kevin HenkesGreenwillowISBN: 978 0 06 200642 4Audience: 1-4 yearsLittle White Rabbit wonders about many things, and as he hops, he imagines what they would be like, until he … [Read more...]