The New York Times Book Review
Salmieri's pencil-and-watercolor drawings are not only a wacky delight, they're also strangely beautiful. The dragons may screw up the party, but this book gets everything right.
—Pamela Paul
What better way to inspire and foster a lifelong love of reading than by connecting our younger readers with that perfect book. It seems simple, because it is! Books are transformative, they can take us to faraway places, open our hearts and minds, teach us to see each other, and bring us together. It all starts with a book. Here are 20 essential books (classics new and old) for every […]
Grab your wands, sorcerers’ cape or your best broom! The fantastical new kids’ releases of April are here, and this month’s offerings are sure to appeal to the imaginations of young readers. From a hilarious new take on the bath-time scaries to stories that inspire you to reach your dreams and the latest in some […]
It’s important that I let you know I’m an equal opportunity book reader. Sometimes you’ll find me clutching a hardcover or paperback as I peer over the top and people watch when turning pages. You might find me with my earbuds in, stifling my laughter (or tears) from whatever audiobook I’m listening to (likely a […]
For a parent or caregiver, there’s a delicate balance between educating and entertaining the little ones in our lives. Of course, we’d like to check both of those boxes, but to borrow a mantra we’ve all said many times, “Honesty is the best policy.” So, let’s be honest with ourselves … that’s easier said than […]
In the last year young readers have been rewarded with an abundance of terrific new titles. With an inspiring new collection of stories for Rebel Girls, a new Diary of a Wimpy Kid novel, newly discovered books from Shel Silverstein AND Mark Twain, and a hilarious return to the Dragons Love Tacos universe, our list of […]