Book-A-Day Almanac
Discover the stories behind the children’s book classics and the new books on their way to becoming classics.
Flora & Ulysses
Elementary School, Fantasy October is National Reading Group Month, and our author of the day, Kate diCamillo, has always been one of my favorite choices for reading groups. Now, I admit I am a sucker for a Kate DiCamillo story. From the beginning of her first book Because of Winn Dixie to the last page of Flora & […]
Animals, SquirrelsFeatured on October 8
Scaredy Squirrel
Babies and Toddlers, Elementary School, Picture Book, PreschoolToday has been designated Squirrel Appreciation Day. Like many city dwellers, I don’t appreciate squirrels. My dogs, Lady and Lancelot, basically believe that all squirrels deserve to be driven up trees. The squirrels in my back yard retaliate by making fun of these lumbering, large dogs. I have liked these bushy-tailed creatures a great deal […]
Animals, Award Winning, Feelings, SquirrelsFeatured on January 21
Daily children’s book recommendations and events from Anita Silvey.
Discover the stories behind the children’s book classics . . .
The new books on their way to becoming classics . . .
And events from the world of children’s books—and the world at large.
