There’s a Halloween midnight ball on Spooky Street and everyone’s invited! Silly scary characters and gruesome treats will have young readers “howling” in this fun and quirky holiday read-aloud. It’s Halloween on Spooky Street and all of the ghastly neighbors are invited to bring along their favorite frightful treat! Young readers will find it’s a scream to read about all the Spooky Street’s weird and creepy residents and their delightfully distasteful treats they bring to the Halloween … [Read more...] about Slimy Eyeballs and Other Delicious Halloween Treats by Jan Carey
FEATURED BOOK: Bobos Babes Adventures: A Magical Halloween by Karen Bobos
Genre: Holidays & Celebrations It’s Halloween time in the land of Harmony, and the Bobos Babes are ready for some fun! When Angel Scarlett, Fairy Cora, and Princess Daphne visit Lily the Ladybug’s Boutique to look for Halloween costumes, they find Lily has left aside three special masks for them. The ladybug informs the sisters that they must wait until noon on Halloween to try on the mysterious masks but assures them they will have the best costumes in all of the land of Harmony. The … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Bobos Babes Adventures: A Magical Halloween by Karen Bobos
FEATURED BOOK: Brielle’s Birthday Ball: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers by Once Upon a Dance
Genre: Children's Pull back the curtain on the children’s imagination stage where kids join Brielle celebrating her seventh birthday on the moon. A was-it-just-a-dream adventure packed with movement concepts and subtle life lessons. Ballerina Konora suggests moves to develop body coordination, focus the breath, and learn dance fundamentals. “Another wonderful journey into the imagination with Ballerina Konora, perfect for young dancers everywhere!...” ~Reedsy Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Brielle’s Birthday Ball: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story for Young Movers by Once Upon a Dance
The First Ride:The Real Story of Santa Claus by Gary Paul Bryant
Forget Kris Kringle, Sinterklaas, and St. Nick. It’s about time you learned the truth. In the 1870s in rural Hopeville, Connecticut, the Clauses came to work at Max Pepin’s farm. Christmas hasn’t been the same since. This is a Christmas story you’ve been waiting for. Everyone has their own version of the Santa Claus story. Whether it’s reindeer, a trip down the chimney, or elves crafting handmade toys, The First Ride breathes new life into the old myths surrounding everybody’s favorite … [Read more...] about The First Ride:The Real Story of Santa Claus by Gary Paul Bryant
The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day by Walter Huffman
“Accidents happen!” That often just means that someone must clean up spilled milk. Or accidents may have enormous consequences like they do in “The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day.” In this book a simple unsigned valentine card put in the wrong mailbox changed an old man’s life and the life of all those in his village. The story reminds us that expressions of love have great power even if the “I Love You” comes to the wrong address. Targeted Age Group:: 5 and up What Inspired You … [Read more...] about The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day by Walter Huffman
Chinese New Year Wishes by Jillian Lin
It is Hong's favorite time of the year. His whole family celebrates. It is the Chinese New Year. In this beautifully illustrated book, children aged 2 to 6 will follow Hong as he and his family prepare for and celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. They will also enjoy reading the story behind the most important celebration in Chinese culture. More interesting facts and questions for discussion are included at the back of the book. Written in English and Chinese, Chinese New Year Wishes … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Wishes by Jillian Lin
FEATURED BOOK: Witchy Poo by Linda Garduno
Genre: Children, holiday, Halloween Witchy Poo is a Halloween story for all those trick-or-treaters who just can't wait for the best night of the year- the time to celebrate by wearing costumes, going door to door, and gathering mountains of candy! In this tale, while impatiently waiting for the evening to arrive, Lindy is visited by a good witch named Witchy Poo. Together, they soar around on her broom and gather candy, and Witchy Poo teaches Lindy the special song she sings while flying. … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Witchy Poo by Linda Garduno
FEATURED BOOK: Winter Wonder by C. M. Huddleston
Genre: Anthology-Children's Holidays & Celebrations Eleven holiday stories from nine amazing authors! Winter Wonder brings you a confection of Christmas stories by an array of well-loved authors featuring characters drawn from their award-winning books. Eleven new stories spanning all ages from the young to the young at heart will whisk you away on a snowstorm of delight to worlds of fantasy, adventure, history, and even outer space with tales celebrating the magic of Christmas or … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Winter Wonder by C. M. Huddleston
