Hey Birders of all Ages! This book is for us. Did you know that the annual Christmas Bird Count began in reaction to an annual competition when teams of sports hunters would shoot birds on Read more…
KJ Dell’Antonia and I published Reading With Babies, Toddlers and Twos with Sourcebooks in 2006. Rachel Payne, Brooklyn Librarian Extraordinaire, helped revise the 2nd edition in 2013. And now KJ, a writer, blogger and editor Read more…
For the past several years I’ve been a lucky judge for a remarkable competition. All school children in grades 3-12 are eligible. Guided by their art teachers, the children make incredible books. Some of them could be Read more…
Dr. Perri Klass is a well known pediatrician, journalist and professor. She and I have been on the same page on many topics for years. Here is her latest NYT article from April 2018, ‘Reading Aloud Read more…
I hope some of you made it out to some of our recommended book corners in the city with your little ones last month. But if not, May is here and you have four more Read more…
Sophie Blackall was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 2016 for Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear. It is the story of a vet who rescued a real bear who Read more…
We New Yorkers enjoy the privilege of being near wonderful independent bookstores. The owners organize book programs to inspire, entertain, and honor the splendid authors and illustrators of the children’s book world. These author/illustrator events Read more…
Trisomy 18 Awareness Month and Books for Developmentally Disabled Babies This is a little shout out to someone special to me, and to all who may also be raising little ones with special needs. I married Read more…
Diane Dillon has created a truly wonderful picture book I Can Be Anything, Don’t Tell Me I Can’t. ‘This book is dedicated to discouraging the frightened, negative little voice in our heads that keeps us Read more…
Recently a subscriber, Kathie, reached out with the following question; “I have a 5 year old granddaughter and a 3 year old grandson. There are lots of heroines in literature for her, but am looking Read more…