http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:50:05 -0700 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:23:14 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Unspeakable-Evil-a-book-your-7th-graders-can-really-relate-to--just-out-today?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Kids who complete high school usually agree --  7th grade is the worst!  Imagine then being named Oliver and being in 7th grade at the same time. And being from Omaha.That’s our protagonist in I am a Genius of Unspeakable E... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:23:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Unspeakable-Evil-a-book-your-7th-graders-can-really-relate-to--just-out-today?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d12-The-world-explodes--again--Hitchhikers-Guide-sequel-released-today?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Eoin Colfer picked up Douglas Adams' mantle, ran with it, and connected. The world blows up again.And Colfer is a success at his first adult book, And Another Thing, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Part Six of Three.My young friends... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:17:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d12-The-world-explodes--again--Hitchhikers-Guide-sequel-released-today?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Tender--and-personal--story-just-out-from-Lois-Lowry?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  A war-weary father chooses not to shoot and a daughter is imprinted with her father's compassion in this just released picture book from award- winning children's story writer Lois Lowry.It's a vignette from Lowry's own childhood... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:08:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Tender--and-personal--story-just-out-from-Lois-Lowry?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m9d27-11yearold-Miss-Marple-with-a-streak-of-Artemis-Fowl?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Meet Flavia de Luce. She's a bright 11-year-old girl living in an English country estate in the summer of 1950. Her worst problems are stuffy older sisters, an emotionally distant father, and the cook's revolting custard pie... mystery Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:01:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m9d27-11yearold-Miss-Marple-with-a-streak-of-Artemis-Fowl?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Extreme-Halloween--the-only-book-youll-need-for-decorating-parties?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Not since a friend's sister brought home a hearse for her kids to use in their Halloween decorating have I seen such extreme ideas for  goulishness.You really don't need any other book but this one.For the price of the book, (list $14... Halloween Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:46:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Extreme-Halloween--the-only-book-youll-need-for-decorating-parties?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Ted-Kennedys-left-loving-look-at-government-process-and-his-Protugeuse-Water-Dog?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner      Today, your children may be hearing about Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy, who died Tuesday.  Republican or Democrat, most agree that Kennedy was a Senator who had the interests of the common man and wom... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:28:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Ted-Kennedys-left-loving-look-at-government-process-and-his-Protugeuse-Water-Dog?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Perfect-for-4th-grade-boys--Diary-of-A-Wimpy-Kid-Dog-Days?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner   This would be the perfect book for the last month of summer vacation. The only problem is, it won’t be released until October 12.  Seems the Wimpy Kid could be having some sort of limp Halloween adventure by then. Is the t... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:46:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Perfect-for-4th-grade-boys--Diary-of-A-Wimpy-Kid-Dog-Days?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Treat-of-a-tale-will-have-kids-begging-for-smore?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  If you're a parent around age 25 to 32, you might remember having read Cloudy With Chance of Meatballs when you were in early elementary school and may ow have read it to your own youngsters. It is a beloved classic. In about six... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:21:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Treat-of-a-tale-will-have-kids-begging-for-smore?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Best-book-for-the-moon-landing-anniversary-Team-Moon?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Only Mr. Spock could have computed the odds of such a preposterously ambitious and intricate project coming to successful fruition. And they would have been -- well -- astronomical.Mankind beat them on July 24, 1969, by landing two men on the m... space exploration moon landing Buzz Aldrin Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:14:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Best-book-for-the-moon-landing-anniversary-Team-Moon?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m7d5-Dr-Seuss-classics-with-jigsaw-puzzles-for-36yearolds-More-zany-fun?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner    var registeredImages = new Object(); var numberToPreload = 6; var preloadCount = 0; function registerImage( id, image, html, caption ) { registeredImages[id] = new Object(); registeredImages[id].image = image;... censorship Dr. Seuss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:43:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m7d5-Dr-Seuss-classics-with-jigsaw-puzzles-for-36yearolds-More-zany-fun?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Michael-Jackson-vs-Darth-Vader--Who?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Howard Bloom. Photo by Diane Petryk-Bloom  Michael Jackson was surrounded by invisible sharks, “some of the smartest people who could plot with the tenacity and brilliance of a Darth Vader.” Last night on nationally b... michael jackson Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:34:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Michael-Jackson-vs-Darth-Vader--Who?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Did-Michael-Jackson-move-us-toward-peace?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Michael Jackson and art -- infinity in an inchJackson's 'midnight hour' no thriller   “…we are the world. Make it a better place.” Mankind evolved from primordial mud and animals killing and making war to ... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:38:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Did-Michael-Jackson-move-us-toward-peace?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jacksons-midnight-hour-no-thriller?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner   ‘…The Midnite Hour is Close at HandCreatures Crawl in search of blood…And Grizzy Ghouls From Every Tomb Are Closing In To Seal Your Doom And Though You Fight To Stay Alive Your Body Starts To Shiver For No Mere Mortal ... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:58:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jacksons-midnight-hour-no-thriller?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Green-thumb-author-takes-youngsters-through-plant-steps-from-seed-to-fruit?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner Green-thumb author Emily Goodman at the 7th Ave. Street Fair in Brooklyn -- taking kids through the cycle of plant life    Emily Goodman’s just-out first book, Planet Secrets, is going to be a success. It’s a pret... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:54:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Green-thumb-author-takes-youngsters-through-plant-steps-from-seed-to-fruit?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Musical-Life-of-Gustav-Mole--with-CD--perfect-gift-for-new-baby-children-and-parents?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  The Musical Life of Gustav Mole came out in 1990 – only on audio cassette.  I found it a couple years later at a garage sale and it was one of my happiest accidental discoveries. My son and I enjoyed it over and over when he was a to... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:09:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Musical-Life-of-Gustav-Mole--with-CD--perfect-gift-for-new-baby-children-and-parents?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Picture-book-hits-home-run-with-baseball-fans-of-all-ages?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  On the surface, this is a book about kids and baseball for kids – a wide range, say ages 6 to 12.  Nostalgic adults will love it, too – those who were once in Little League, had a brother make All-Star, or just played without a... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:25:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Picture-book-hits-home-run-with-baseball-fans-of-all-ages?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Helena-Bonham-Carter-portraying-prolific-childrens-author-Enid-Blyton?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner Helena Bonham Carter in early shooting as children's novelist Enid BlytonIn London and Surrey, actress Helena Bonham Carter, 42, is at work portraying one of the most prolific children’s story writers of all time: Enid Blyton. The biopic w... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:46:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Helena-Bonham-Carter-portraying-prolific-childrens-author-Enid-Blyton?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d28-third-in-series-for-summer-reading?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Just released this week is The Sorceress, third volume in the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series, Michael Scott’s “riveting fantasy” about 15-year-old twins who discover they’re magicians, and, allied with Fl... Thu, 28 May 2009 13:41:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d28-third-in-series-for-summer-reading?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Weebeasts-a-wee-bit-strange-but-may-find-their-audience?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Little boys with active imaginations might take to Micah Linton’s imaginary “Weebeasts.”  Weebeasts are a bipedal species, canary yellow, bald, and with profiles that suggest a near Pterydactl relative, despite an opposab... Fri, 22 May 2009 20:22:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Weebeasts-a-wee-bit-strange-but-may-find-their-audience?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Escapade-grabs-reluctant-readers-812?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner  Michael Sullivan’s books draw kids into their pages like a giant magnet. They can’t escape until the end – and by then there’s another book that exerts a pull.  It may be Sullivan’s or, just maybe, they’... reluctant readers Mon, 18 May 2009 11:43:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-591-Childrens-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Escapade-grabs-reluctant-readers-812?cid=exrss-Childrens-Books-Examiner