There is some fabulous historical fiction out there for 8-12 year olds, some of it old, some of it new. British novelist Catherine Johnson, author of a number of historical novels for kids and young adults, recommends some of the best—from short stories to epics and from straight historic...
Even though he acts like a selfish schmuck, you can’t help but feel some serious sympathy for Walter Lee Younger. PurchaseView on AMAZON Photo: Ace Books 20 144 votes Dune We’ve got another classic coming-of-age piece here, boys and girls. Except this epic sci-fi novel has ...
Also ranks #2 onGood Books for 12 Year Olds Buy at Photo: Oberon Books Adolescence is usually a time spent thinking that the whole world is out to get us. And then came Orwell’s portrayal of a futuristic, totalitarian government to move us right along in that direction. But this novel...
Best activity books for 3 year oldsHere we have some exceptionally curated activity books, that are fun and educational at the same time. Be a part of your child’s journey of fun learning.These Activity books are loved by all the children & you can never go wrong with them....
There are all kinds of silly, funny things that make eight-year-olds roll about giggling. If you can manage to stop laughing, you might detect a reassuring message about tackling something you’re scared of. You might have to try a few different approaches, which might not work out as ...
It is inspired by my own transition from Taiwan back to Singapore, and is aimed at two to six year olds. The second is a bilingual Chinese-English picture book which uses the mechanics of the book itself to tell the story, aimed at six months to two year olds. And, I’m in the ...
‘I just feel like Rhode Island has failed’: The family of a 12-year-old girl with autism is among those in limbo because of the lack of services for those in crisis. Dividing Up the Autism Spectrum Will Not End the Way You Think. The Real Reason America Doesn’t Have Enough Truck...
Beautiful Science Books for 9-12 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children's Editor Read 1 Birds: Explore Their Extraordinary World Miranda Krestovnikoff, Angela Harding (illustrator) Read 2 Glow: The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence Jennifer N. R. Smith, Dr. Edith Widder (consultant) ...
There is the recognition that girls (17 year olds) actually have sexual feelings. Society allows euthanasia (committing suicide) in older people. And, none of these are even the main point of the story. So here’s the story, in a time after a nuclear holocaust, the people of Rio de ...
In light of the contribution of children's books to the linguistic development of the preschool aged child, and the interest of Greek parents in buying and reading these books we have surveyed children's books for 1–6 year olds circulate in Greece at this time. It is remarkable that althou...