There’s a picture hanging on our bedroom wall of a giraffe. It doesn’t look like a giraffe or even have the colors of a giraffe; actually, it looks more like a worm than anything else. However, my five year-old son insists it’s a giraffe, and seeing that he painted it, we hung it with pride. Both […]
There are two truths that everyone knows about Disney movies: there will be multiple re-watchings; and the source material is weird, old, and often terrifying. Luckily, some talented writers and illustrators are filling in the gaps between the classic stories and the Disney-fied ones. These books are often as magical as your kids’ favorite scenes, […]
Fall fans: it’s finally October! There’s a chill in the air and the wind is picking up, which means it’s the perfect time for young readers to cozy up with a brand new book. Fortunately, this month we are spoiled for choice when it comes to great new reads for the 8 to 12 set; from the second novel in […]
Standalone books are terrific, but there’s nothing like reading a long-running series. Following a growing cast of characters through a number of different books (and adventures!) is a great way to really get to know them and to watch them change and grow. Plus, when you interest your young reader in the first book of an established series, you know […]