children's books

Children's books is a popular tag often used by bloggers who review books for children and by people discussing children's literature, such as parents, teachers, librarians, book award committees, and booksellers. The tag is also often used by the authors, illustrators, editors and publishers who create children's books. There are many web sites, professional organizations, and courses dedicated to children's books.

It is generally thought that books referred to as children's books are for readers up to age twelve. Books for young readers ages thirteen and above are referred to as young adult books or YA. Children's books are categorized many different ways. Some categorize children's books by genre, such as biography, fantasy & science fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Others categorize children's books by their format, such as board books, chapter books, easy readers, hardcover books, paperback books, picture books, and pop-up books. Children's books are also categorized by their reading level, such as easy readers and middle grade fiction.

Regardless of how they are categorized, many books termed children's books are read and enjoyed by young adults and adults.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “children's books”

• Priya Kurians Illustrations

  
  Pratham Books — Authority: 430
  While looking for information on Roopa Pais new book , I came across Priya Kurians blog and was immediately mesmerized by the use of colours in her illustrations. After you notice the colours, you notice the amount of detailing that Priyas work has. Every inch of her work has something new to discover...something ...
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• List of Favorites in Childrens Literature over at TC&TBC

  
  The Book Connection... — Authority: 128
  The Childrens and Teens Book Connection (TC&TBC;) has listed its favorites in childrens literature for 2009. Encouraging a love of reading and writing is one of the most important gifts you can give a child. Please visit TC&TBC; today. Happy Holidays from The Book Connection and The Childrens and Teens ...
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• The delights of Enid Blyton

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 967
  Telegraph View: In 40 years time, when many of todays authors have been largely forgotten, Blytons books will still be stimulating and delighting young minds.
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• Holiday Gift Guide Special -- Gifts for the Kids!

  
  SICKA THAN AVERAGE — Authority: 423
  If youre like me, youve procrastinated about buying your kids Christmas gifts and are now in full-fledged panic mode. Maybe your kids are old enough to write letters to Santa, asking for specific toys, electronics, and garments, or maybe theyre...
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• Picture Books for Navidad

  
  La Bloga — Authority: 422
  René Colato Laínez Here is my list of books for navidad for 2009. Enjoy them and feliz navidad y año nuevo. To view the previous lists of books for navidad, click on the year. 2008 2007 Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas by Pat Mora. Illustrated by Magaly Morales. In this ...
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• Bissonet Plaza Elementary Handmade Tales Residency Day 7 – Tuesday, December 15, 2009

  
  The Story Connection Blog — Authority: 122
  12-15-09 Ms. Morrows 4th grade class rehearses their story, The Frog and the Ox Friends: Today was Day 7 of my Handmade Tales residency at Bissonet Plaza Elementary in Metairie, LA. My day began in 4th grade, in Ms. Morrow’s class. They had a surprise for me. They are performing the handmade tale, “The Frog and ...
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• No words for my favourite read-aloud

  
  Christchurch City Libraries Blog — Authority: 472
  Read-aloud books – there’s so many favourites out there we’ve made this great list of read-alouds through the ages – there’s bound to be one of your favourites on it. But my favourite read-aloud, and probably my vote for the book of the year, is one that has no words. Not a single piece of description. No ...
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• Comments on My Epic Fiction Novel by My Historian Father

  
  The Nervous Breakdown — Authority: 589
  "Have you considered writing under a pseudonym? I know there are a lot of Smiths out there, and Tyler is not a common name. But it’s not an uncommon one either, and when you throw in your middle name (pretentious), people are going to know who you are and, more importantly, who I am. And that will embarrass the hell ...
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• Story Time

  
  Witchy Chicks — Authority: 123
  One of my favorite holiday rituals is story time with my sons. Okay, I’m fudging here. Story time is hands down one of my favorite rituals all year long and I have an entire bookshelf devoted to picture books to prove it. But this time of year, we dig out the winter/holiday collection (yes, they are sorted by ...
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• The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had

  
  Books & other thoughts — Authority: 466
  When 12-year-old Dit hears that theres a new postmaster coming to live in his small town of Moundville, Alabama, he is so excited - hes heard that the postmaster has a son whos just his age. So when he gets his first glimpse of Emma Walker, he is extremely disappointed - not only is she a girl, but shes a black ...
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• Kids Picks: December

  
  5 Minutes For Books — Authority: 572
  You know the drill by now (or if not — read the detailed instructions HERE ). I hope youll take out some time to write up one or two of your childrens best recommendations so that they can give their peers some suggestions of books to snuggle up with over the long winter break. Things are changing for our ...
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• Grace Lin Auctin

  
  Greetings from Nowhere — Authority: 127
  Grace Lins December auction to benefit the Foundation for Childrens Books is up now. Go bid.
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• Children’s {Christmas} Book Tuesday ~ Week 3

  
  TheJoyfulChaos — Authority: 127
  Welcome back to Children’s Book Tuesday at TheJoyfulChaos! It’s the Christmas edition for the next few weeks! This week I’m bringing you two stories that are not the Christmas story retold, but are “what ifs” told in the context of the Christmas story. The Crippled Lamb Written by Max Lucado Illustrated ...
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• Holiday Gift Guide: The Dread Crew: Pirates of the Backwoods by Kate Inglis

  
  January Magazine — Authority: 529
  Growing up in a family where books were firmly part of the culture, it was unthinkable that a Christmas should pass without at least a few of the neat, flat packages that indicated a book. The ones from my father were always extra special. He’d pay special attention and know just what I was hoping for -- usually ...
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• Call to a New Year’s Resolution… more books by writers of color

  
  http://www.papertigers.org/wordpress — Authority: 422
  As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of the next, we tend to face two directions, reflecting on events past and looking forward to the future. The Roman god Janus comes to mind! In the past few months discussion about ethnic diversity in books has come to the fore, with a certain amount of scrutiny ...
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• Adults Go Wild Over Latest In Childrens Picture Book Series

  
  Heartless Bastard — Authority: 133
  Adult readers say they are drawn to the Green Man childrens book series by the complexity of its characters ranging from yellow to blue. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
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• Mixed Media Monday - Just hanging out! nothing like a nice Holiday Dinner....

  
  Diana Evans - Back to the Drawing Board — Authority: 125
  Hi Everyone....for me the Holidays are all about "Just hanging out" with Family and Friends...sharing in wonderful Holiday Traditions and wonderful Holiday food.... Here is a piece I created with a wonderful Christmas Dinner...I hope you all have time to pop in and enjoy a virtual bite to eat and share in some ...
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• Book Signings at Sam’s Clubs in Gulfport, MS; Slidell, LA & Baton Rouge, LA – Saturday & Sunday, December 12-13, 2009

  
  The Story Connection Blog — Authority: 122
  12-12-09 Signing books for fans at Sams Club in Gulfport, MS Friends: This weekend, I had book signings at Sam’s Clubs in Gulfport, Mississippi; Slidell, Louisiana and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My first book signing was in Gulfport on Saturday at 10:00am. The store was ready for me and set me up near the books and ...
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• Just Grace and the Snack Attack

  
  http://the160acrewoods.com — Authority: 128
  When Owen 1 makes fun of Sunni’s lunch, the principal makes Grace’s class do a unit on foods of the world to see what other people eat. Grace decides to do her project on potato chip flavors from around the world. Along the way, she gets jealous of her best friend, learns how to make a zine, and does something in ...
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• Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Citiplace in Baton Rouge – Friday, December 11, 2009

  
  The Story Connection Blog — Authority: 122
  12-11-09 Dianne de Las Casas, Marita Gentry & Alyson Guidry Friends: On Friday, right after my residency, I had to head to Baton Rouge for a book signing at Barnes & Noble Citiplace. Marita Gentry, the illustrator of my books, The Cajun Cornbread Boy and Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach , sketched live ...
  3 days ago

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