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Category Archives: Ages 9+
WEEK 2. Comics Club – realistic comics + depicting movement
We are back for Week 2 of Comics Club! This spring, I am leading an after-school Comics Club for 4th and 5th grade students as well as sharing book recommendations and comics creation activities here. I hope that Comics Club will … Continue reading
WEEK 1. Comics Club – humorous comics + creating cartoon characters
As I mentioned last week, I am leading an after-school comics club for 4th and 5th grade students. (Last week, I wrote about why it’s valuable to encourage kids to read comics.) While I’m at it, I thought I would quickly … Continue reading
Comics Club: Why encourage kids to read and create comics?
I will be leading an after-school comics club for 4th and 5th grade students this spring. I’m very excited about it. I thought I could lead a stripped down version of comics club here at Delightful Children’s Books. For the in-person version … Continue reading
New! Trombone Shorty
Trombone Shorty offers readers a peak into the life of a wonderful jazz musician by the same name. I lived in New Orleans for a couple of years and had the pleasure of hearing Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews play back when … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, Ages 9+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged jazz, music, nonfiction
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New! Emmanuel’s Dream
In Ghana, West Africa, a baby boy was born: Two bright eyes blinked in the light, two healthy lungs let out a powerful cry, two tiny fists opened and closed, but only one strong leg kicked. So begins Emmanuel’s Dream, … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 4+, Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, Ages 9+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged africa, biographies, disability, nonfiction, sports
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New! Bird and Squirrel on Ice (+ A Few Questions for James Burks)
Bird & Squirrel on Ice by James Burks is the perfect graphic novel to put in the hands of kids who think they don’t enjoy reading. This graphic novel has fast-paced action, humor and irresistible characters. While Bird & Squirrel on Ice is the … Continue reading
New! A Tale of Two Beasts
A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton seemed like a good book to share with you today on Multicultural Children’s Book Day. A Tale of Two Beasts is a clever picture book that parents and teachers can use to help children see the world from … Continue reading
The Mock Caldecott: Who Doesn’t Enjoy a Good Competition?
This year, more than any other, it is hard for me to contain my excitement as I read about Mock Caldecott competitions being held in schools and public libraries. With Mock Caldecott competitions, kids are invited to select a winning book from a … Continue reading