Published: 1942 Theme: Independence Best for: 5- 8 "In front of the boxcar, a pretty little brook ran over the rock, with a waterfall in it." The book leaped off the shelf when I was in the library, and the title sounded so familiar, that I had to take it home and read it. However, I read it before I even got home...
Published: 1944 Theme: Power of Thoughts Best for: 5- 8 "I am Quillow, the teller of tales," said the toymaker, but unlike the others he did not bow to the giant. This is a funny children's book, but you must be attentive! The humor sneaks up on you. That's James Thurber. ...
Published: 1960 Theme: Friendship Best for: 8-10 Here's a delightful children's book that is just plain fun to read. The imagination delights in the possibility of a cat, a mouse, and a cricket, all good friends, living in the subway of New York City. It is as if we are totally in their world, and it is a wondrous one...
Recently, after deciding against posting three more books, a friend challenged my decision. She wanted to know why I wouldn't put the books up on Litkidz, since other people might have different opinions about the book. I thought about her point seriously. Here's my answer: Litkidz.com is my library. It's a library of children's books…
Published: 1972 Theme: Meeting Life with Joy Best for: 5-8 How did the world ever manage without me before I was born," he wondered. "Didn't they feel something was missing?". In this simple children's book, William Steig brings his imaginative power into the written word with great feeling...
Published: 1900 Theme: Good Always Wins Best for: Read-aloud, 5-8 The Book of Dragons is one of Nesbit's earliest children's books, written as a collection of short stories, eight to be exact, each about a different kind of dragon. Each tale is...
Here's a great toy I discovered for teaching phonics to younger pre-school and kindergarten children. It's a standard "letter truck" by Melissa and Doug toys. But oh, what we can do with it when teaching phonics. This activity is for after your child knows the sounds of the letters and is ready to blend and…
Published: 1994 Theme: Kindness and Loyalty Best for: 7-12 Is there really a place called Avalon, the land of mists? Are there witches and hags? Is there magic? When I read a book like this, there's no question...
Published: 1987 Theme: Inner Courage Best for: 8 - 10 years old "A truly courageous person is one who must first conquer fear within himself." A great mixture of fantasy and realism, this book is loving and enjoyable from start to finish. Perfect for younger readers, it is very satisfying.
This lovely image is for International Children's Book Day 2013 (April 2). In my mind, there can't be too many children's book celebrations! The organization (IBBY) behind this celebration is committed to children's literature as a way of promoting international understanding. When I read that, I wondered what books that I have read so far…
Litkidz 