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Harry Potter and The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
What is the connection between the Harry Potter series and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which will be published December 8, 2008? It's not just that the author...
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A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
In his book A Kick in the Head, poet and teacher Paul B. Janeczko provides an introduction to 29 poetic forms. Some of the poetic forms, like the couplet, haiku,...
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Back-to-School Resources from RIF
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
Just in time for the start of the school year, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the largest nonprofit literacy organization in the United States, is providing all kinds of back-to-school resources...
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The Artistry and Influence of Maurice Sendak
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
Maurice Sendak has had a major influence on the field of children's literature. The list of awards presented to him is too long to include in full. Sendak received the...
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First Grade Stinks!
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
First Grade Stinks! is a good picture book for the child apprehensive about the transition from kindergarten to first grade. In a humorous way, author Mary Ann Rodman and illustrator...
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Children's Book Review: Faraway Home
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:20:00 -0500
Faraway Home is a terrific children's picture book. The text by Jane Kurtz and the watercolors by E.B. Lewis are exceptional. Jane Kurtz, who presently lives in Kansas, grew...
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Nancy Drew and Mildred Wirt Benson
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
Nancy Drew books, in one form or another, have been popular for more than 70 years. Mildred Wirt Benson, who wrote the text of 23 of the first 25 Nancy...
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Little Golden Books
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
Did you know that September 2008 marks the 66th anniversary of the publication of the Little Golden Book The Poky Little Puppy? Did you know that between its 1942...
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The Berenstain Bears and Their Creators
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
Can you believe 2008 is the 46th anniversary of the publication of the first Berenstain Bears book? That's right. The Big Honey Hunt was first published in 1962. ...
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The Tale of Despereaux
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0500
The Tale of Despereaux, the 2004 Newbery Medal winner by Kate DiCamillo, is a terrific book and continues to be very popular. The The novel's subtitle, Being the story of...
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