Ben Rides On By Matt Davies A Neal Porter Book, Roaring Brook Press (an imprint of Macmillan) $16.99 ISBN: 978-1-59643-794-4 Ages 3-7 On shelves now. The cartoonist as great children’s book author is not a given. Consider the sad case of Berkeley Breathed, for example. He achieved levels of unattainable brilliance when he penned Bloom [...]
Review of the Day: Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales
By on June 24, 2013
Nino Wrestles the World By Yuyi Morales Neal Porter Books – Roaring Brook Press (an imprint of Macmillan) $16.99 ISBN: 978-1-59643-604-6 Ages 3-7 On shelves now If there is any topic on the lips and minds of librarians, teachers, and other gatekeepers it is the state of multicultural literature for kids today. Seems a week [...]
MacMillan Fall Kids | Preview Peek
By on May 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
While the rest of us are busy booking our summer getaways, publishers are focusing on their fall lists. On the afternoon of May 16, a large group of librarians and book reviewers gathered in New York City for Macmillan Children’s fall 2013 preview event, where they were treated to insider info on the new kid’s titles from the editors who worked on the books. Here are some of the highlights.
Vine Review: Primates by Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks
By on May 14, 2013
Has anyone done a book review via Vine yet? Let’s give this a shot… Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas By Jim Ottaviani Illustrated by Maris Wicks First Second ISBN: 9781596438651 $19.99 Grades 5 and Up In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library (If you are [...]
