Tag Archives: Children's Laureate

CHRISTMAS BOOKS: Great authors and illustrators are here for the holidays!

By Leslie | Published: Nov 25 2011

Christmas books: they play an exemplary role in the lead-up to a season where it’s easy to lose sight of the simpler joys of the holiday. We’re convinced there’s nothing better than snuggling up and sharing a great book with someone; a fireplace, hot chocolate and a really wonderful Christmas book will set the mood [...]

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‘A Gruffalo? What’s a Gruffalo?’

By Leslie | Published: Jul 21 2011

If you’re wondering what a gruffalo is… Be very quiet and listen to this: “But who is this creature with terrible claws and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws?  He has knobbly knees and turned-out-toes and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose.  His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has [...]

Posted in Board Books, Hardcover: YA, Paperback: Ages 6 - 8, Paperback: Ages 8 -12, Picture Books | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Horsing Around

By Leslie | Published: Jul 18 2011

  Horses are incredible creatures: social, sensitive, flirty, twerp-y, grumpy, sweet…sound familiar?  There’s something about a horse, its languid beauty as it returns from a ride, that can’t be ignored even if horses can be a bit scary if you’re not a fan and a lot amazing if you are.  Horses are known for their [...]

Posted in Educational Play, Hardcover: Ages 8 - 12, Making!, Paperback: Ages 8 -12, Picture Books | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed