Children's Books

Celebrate National Library Week

Kori Ellis — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700

National Library Week takes place every April to celebrate our country's libraries, librarians and to promote library use. Encourage literacy and a love for libraries by celebrating National Library Week with your kids. This year, National Library Week takes place April 14-20.

Celebrate our librarians, one book at a time

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

New York City children’s librarian Thea Taube found an American Girl doll in the office several years ago. Her idea? Lend the doll to little girls who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play with one due to the high price tag. Betsy Bird, also a children's librarian in New York for a decade has written her first children's book out this month. These women are two amazing librarians we're celebrating for National Library Week.

6 Books to help children cope with deployment

Laura Crawford — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Books are undeniably a great resource that can give children not only a literary reasoning of a situation, but also an excellent visual — something that as a parent I can't always give through mere explanation.

Perfect for middle-grade readers: A March roundup

Candace of Beth Fish Reads — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Each month, we feature the newest books for your middle-grade readers. Some of these books are just for fun, and others can be springboards for great conversations. In March, we suggest two stories about family and a science fiction thriller.

Mercer Mayer: Still going strong at 70

Sherri Kuhn — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Mercer Mayer has been writing his beloved children's books featuring Little Critter for over 30 years. His stories and illustrations still capture the imagination of young children — and he continues to create more. Mayer turns 70 this year, but he is right in line with the digital age, staying current in an area that is full of change. His classic books are being turned into reading apps for the next generation of readers.

Julianne Moore dishes on motherhood and Freckleface Strawberry

Kori Ellis — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0700

You know Julianne Moore best as an acclaimed actress, but she's also a mother of two, an accomplished children's author and a freckle face. Moore's best-selling Freckleface Strawberry books are now going digital. We had a chance to chat with Julianne about the new e-books and app, motherhood and more.

Benefits of chapter books for young readers

Tiany Davis — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0800

Helping your children become avid readers is one of the most important things that you can do to help them succeed. Whether you are a homeschooling family or not, your children can benefit tremendously from reading chapter books at home.

10 Children's books that teach diversity

Michelle Maffei — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0800

We live in a world where children are increasingly exposed to hatred and intolerance of cultural diversity, so it's up to us as parents to teach kids about the value of the acceptance of others. Before you lose your youngsters to prejudice, discover 10 children's books that teach diversity.

MLK: Reading with kids

Candace of Beth Fish Reads — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800

We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday to remember that all people should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of the color of their skin. Whether your children are in preschool or high school, we can recommend a book to help them understand the American Civil Rights movement and the man who devoted his life to the cause.

Battle against bullying: Positivity is a powerful tool

Sherri Kuhn — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Bullying is a hot topic with everyone from the playgroup moms to the middle school campus supervisors. The negative effects of a bully’s behavior affects not only the victim, but the bystanders and the bully as well. What if there was a way to stop bullying before it even begins?

Developmental phases: There’s a book for that!

Tonya Wertman — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0700

From starting preschool to introducing a sibling, potty training to visiting the dentist for the first time, books can help children prepare for many of life’s milestones while calming their tender nerves.

How to re-create Dr. Seuss stories at home

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:53:00 -0700

There are so many ways to bring Dr. Seuss to life. Enlist the help of the entire family to re-create your favorite stories at home.

Dr. Seuss-inspired family games

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:48:00 -0700

Every Dr. Seuss book is full of energy and fun, and these inspired family games bring that energy and fun to life!

6 Dr. Seuss characters we love

Christy Pogorelac — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:39:00 -0700

Wacky, zany, lovable, fun and totally unforgettable -- Dr. Seuss' characters have been inspiring and educating children for decades. His timeless stories allow us to share some of our favorite childhood characters with our children today. All are amazing in their own way, but there are a few who stand out as our favorites.

Best Dr. Seuss tales with an educational twist

Christy Pogorelac — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:10:00 -0700

Born Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known and best-selling children's authors. Using clever rhymes, unique characters and engaging illustrations, he made learning to read fun and introduced a number of important life lessons.

Who should read bedtime stories? Mom or Dad?

Katie Kavulla — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0700

More and more studies are showing that dads who read are making a big impact on their kids — not only reading out loud to them at bedtime and listening to them read, but also by being a good example and reading books themselves too. Here's what the experts say about why you should pass bedtime reading duty over to Dad a few nights a week... if you aren't already!

New children’s books for summer

Christina Holt — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:00:00 -0700

These new and exciting books for 2012 will make a great addition to your child’s summer reading collection. Encourage a summer of reading together, learning life lessons and expand your child’s imagination with these children’s books.

Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak Dies at Age 83

Swapna Krishna — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:30:00 -0700

SheKnows would like to pay tribute to Maurice Sendak, children's author and illustrator, who died Tuesday. He was 83 years old.

Controversial new children's book touts veganism

Tracee M. Herbaugh — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:55:00 -0700

A new book written for children has stirred the pot with its blunt pro-vegan and political messages. The book, Vegan is Love, has critics speaking out on both sides. Author Ruby Roth says kids need to hear the real story about what's in our food.

Top 10 Dr. Seuss books

Kori Ellis — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:35:00 -0800

Theodor Seuss Geisel, under the pen name of Dr. Seuss, wrote and illustrated 46 children's books that have become all-time favorites of children around the world. His collective works feature plenty of rhyme and metered verse, vivid pictures, memorable characters and a little nonsense mixed in. Kids have been learning to read from Dr. Seuss for decades, and his books are still popular today.

Top kids' books of 2008

Abbi Perets — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:01:00 -0700

In a year with no new Harry Potter releases, what's a kid to read? Fortunately, more than a few authors stepped up to take the spaces vacated on the bestseller lists by the great Ms. Rowling.