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Good News Bad News by Jeff Mack – Book Trailer

Good news, Rabbit and Mouse are going on a picnic. Bad news, it is starting to rain. Good news, Rabbit has an umbrella. So begins this clever story about two friends with very different dispositions.

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The Unexpected Gifts of Friendship

Irene Latham's debut novel "Leaving Gee's Bend" was named a Bank Street College Best Book, a SIBA finalist, a Crystal Kite Finalist and ALLA's Children's Book of the Year. In this article, Irene shares...

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Unusual Creatures by Michael Hearst — Book Trailer

With humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms.

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The Chicken Problem by Jennifer Oxley – Book Trailer

Full of humor, refreshingly original characters, and math problems that young readers will be clamoring to help solve, The Chicken Problem is an ideal addition to the home or classroom.

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Open This Little Book by Jesse Klausmeier and Suzy Lee — Book Trailer

What will you find when you open this book? A fun story? Sweet characters? Lively pictures? Yes--and so much more!

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Flora and the Flamingo By Molly Idle — Book Trailer

With a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony.

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Pepper Parrot’s Problem with Patience: A Captain No Beard Story — Dedicated...

Arrrgh mateys, it’s time to climb aboard the Flying Dragon as Captain No Beard returns with a tale of friendship and patience.

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Dog Books & Cat Books: Discover Your Favorite Cat or Dog Book!

12 books certain to appeal to the cat and dog lovers in all of us!

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Snippet the Early Riser by Bethanie Murguia — Book Trailer

Snippet is a typical snail. But unlike other snails, he loves to wake up early.

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Sweet New Easter Basket Books

Looking for some springtime sweetness or lovable bunny books to add to your amazing Easter baskets? We promise you'll be happy with these titles.

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I want to be a writer. How do I get started? Where do I begin?

Hilary McKay is often asked the same questions from readers: “I want to be a writer. How do I get started? Where do I begin?” If they have written me a letter they have already begun.

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Interview with Judi Fors, Author of Twitch

Judi is a beloved former teacher and author of a terrifically sweet and funny picture book entitled Twitch.

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Kate Klimo Talks About the Dog Diaries

Kate Klimo is the author of many books for young readers. As a former VP and publisher of Random House Young Readers Group, she is also responsible for developing in-house brands like Magic Tree House...

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A Family Favorite with Robert Wilder

Robert Wilder has published essays in Newsweek, Details, Salon, Parenting, Creative Nonfiction, Working Mother and elsewhere. Rob has been a commentator for NPR’s Morning Edition, The Madeleine Brand...

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6 New Books for Earth Day

From helping orangutans to protecting our oceans, these new books have got you covered for an Earth Day reading session.

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Bluebird by Bob Staake | Book Trailer

In his most beautiful and moving work to date, The New Yorker illustrator Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship.

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Tilly’s Moonlight Garden by Julia Green | Review

This book will appeal to girls 8 years old and up who enjoy mysteries, animals, and a hint of the ghostly, as well as those who have ever faced being “the new kid in school”.

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Kids Books for Horse Lovers

These three contemporary books—one chapter book, one middle grade reader, one young adult—all published since 2011, represent the range of what’s possible in the genre. They’re are all excellent...

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Author Jennifer Angus Discusses Using Bugs as Her Medium

Artist Jennifer Angus, known for her Victorian-inspired exhibits of insect specimens, brings her distinctive sensibility to the pages of her first novel (published by Albert Whitman & Company)....

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A Picture Book That Celebrates Fathers: Just Like My Papa by Toni Buzzeo

Fathers. As humans, we recognize and celebrate the importance of a warm connection between males and their offspring. But in the wild, it’s not often that males stick around to nurture their young,...

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