http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Book-Reviews:Childrens-Books EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ In "Rooke's Island: The Prophecy of the Staring Eyes," an exciting new fantasy novel for children, Margery Mutters is a middle-aged school teacher caught up in a boring life. One day she receives a letter with magical popping eyes that changes her life forever. She has inherited an island from her long-lost uncle, and upon arrival, she learns that Rooke's Island holds many secrets that pull Margery out of her boring life and show her talents she never knew she possessed. Margery quickly learns that the island, which is divided into three levels known as the Upper, Lower and Inner Earth, is completely run by owls. On the island, Margery also meets her cousin, Mike, who follows along on this exciting adventure to uncover the prophecy of the wise, old owls. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:13:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rookes-Island-The-Prophecy-of-the-Staring-Eyes-by-SK-Whalen-Book-Review&id=1153855 http://ezinearticles.com/?Rookes-Island-The-Prophecy-of-the-Staring-Eyes-by-SK-Whalen-Book-Review&id=1153855 In "Rooke's Island: The Prophecy of the Staring Eyes," an exciting new fantasy novel for children, Margery Mutters is a middle-aged school teacher caught up in a boring life. One day she receives a letter with magical popping eyes that changes her life forever. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:02:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interview-with-SK-Whalen,-Author-of-Rookes-Island-The-Prophecy-of-the-Staring-Eyes&id=1153862 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interview-with-SK-Whalen,-Author-of-Rookes-Island-The-Prophecy-of-the-Staring-Eyes&id=1153862 In Debbie Glade's new illustrated children's book, "The Travel Adventures of Lilly P. Badilly: Costa Rica," a bright, curious young millipede named Lilly P. Badilly takes readers on the adventure of a lifetime when she and her grandparents spontaneously decide to sneak aboard a plane to Costa Rica. The precocious young Lilly lives with her grandparents in a hole in the wall in Miami International Airport. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:54:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interview-with-Debbie-Glade,-Author-of-The-Travel-Adventures-of-Lilly-P-Badilly&id=1153821 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interview-with-Debbie-Glade,-Author-of-The-Travel-Adventures-of-Lilly-P-Badilly&id=1153821 "The Travel Adventures of Lilly P. Badilly: Costa Rica" is a book about a millipede named Lilly. Lilly is about to go on a trip to Costa Rica because her grandparents are sick of living in an airport. One day, they decided to get on a plane. The grandpa didn't want to go but they went anyway. Lilly loved to read and learn and was excited about this new adventure. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:52:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Travel-Adventures-of-Lilly-P-Badilly-by-Debbie-Glade-Book-Review&id=1153817 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Travel-Adventures-of-Lilly-P-Badilly-by-Debbie-Glade-Book-Review&id=1153817 This is IT! For me, this was the first book on paper airplanes I owned, or read for that matter. I had made only a couple of kinds that my brothers had shown me before reading this. All other books I have read on paper airplanes are judged in comparison to it. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:23:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Paper-Airplane-Book-Review-The-Great-International-Paper-Airplane-Book&id=1135077 http://ezinearticles.com/?Paper-Airplane-Book-Review-The-Great-International-Paper-Airplane-Book&id=1135077 This is a review of Sixteen Flying Machines, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. Very little background is given on Leonardo, and most of that is on the envelope that holds the sheets of paper. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:29:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Online-Paper-Airplane-Museum-Reviews-Sixteen-Flying-Machines,-Inspired-by-Leonardo-da-Vinci&id=1135084 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Online-Paper-Airplane-Museum-Reviews-Sixteen-Flying-Machines,-Inspired-by-Leonardo-da-Vinci&id=1135084 Harry Potter crashes onto the bookshelves in stores the world over, selling out in thousands before Ms Rowling's pen has even left the paper. Some of us, however, are not so enamoured with Harry! Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:56:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-Is-Now-An-A-Level-Classic&id=1139427 http://ezinearticles.com/?Harry-Potter-Is-Now-An-A-Level-Classic&id=1139427 The first thing that greets the reader upon seeing "The Squirrel, the Worm and the Nut Trees" is the glossy green cover and the large cartoon like illustrations of nature scenes. Illustrations both on the cover and inside this children's book were created by Bobby Switzer are soft, smooth and friendly; I felt they are very easy on the eyes. The happy and sometimes frustrated critters will have readers giggling. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:36:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Squirrel,-the-Worm-and-the-Nut-Trees&id=1138036 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Squirrel,-the-Worm-and-the-Nut-Trees&id=1138036 Willie's Dad by Stanley Williams is a large 8.5 X 11 inch paperback children's book about unselfish love that will move your heart. The author, Stanley Williams, shows children the heart-wrenching sacrifices that the family goes through when someone they love is incarcerated. Readers are also shown the emotional toll it takes on the person behind bars. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:28:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Willies-Dad&id=1137789 http://ezinearticles.com/?Willies-Dad&id=1137789 I loved this book! The Magic In You celebrates individuality, acceptance of one's actions and also embracing the ability to affect those around us in a positive way - if we chose to do so. The author, Sally H. Taylor is also the illustrator and every single page is filled with nature in a way that will appeal to children. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:27:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Magic-In-You&id=1137697 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Magic-In-You&id=1137697 It seems that you can find everything and anything online these days, but can you find coloring books? A quick search will reveal that coloring books are indeed online and there are quite a few options that appear for them. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:56:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coloring-books......online-books?&id=1125348 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coloring-books......online-books?&id=1125348 This is a review of The Paper Airplane Book by Seymour Simon. Conducted by Uncle Dean of The Online Paper Airplane Museum. Includes information concerning the planes contained in the book. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:37:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Paper-Airplane-Book-Review-The-Paper-Airplane-Book-By-Seymour-Simon&id=911843 http://ezinearticles.com/?Paper-Airplane-Book-Review-The-Paper-Airplane-Book-By-Seymour-Simon&id=911843 Astro Socks is a wonderful little juvenile action adventure fiction with a little space and astronomy thrown in. The lead character, Chris, is a young boy who wants to find a solution to socks continually falling off his infant sister. Chris shows us some of the creation process, how to take notes, the things to consider when creating a new product and reaching out to others for their expertise. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:32:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Astro-Socks&id=1125134 http://ezinearticles.com/?Astro-Socks&id=1125134 Want to know how to develop your child's interest in science? National geographic has an interesting book about plants in the park. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:09:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plants-in-the-Park-Dimi-Stanos&id=1118060 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plants-in-the-Park-Dimi-Stanos&id=1118060 Gender is the first label that a person gets in their life. Not a second after they are born are they categorized as male or female. They do not know it, but this label will follow them and style their actions and beliefs throughout their lives. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:52:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gender-Stereotypes&id=1115363 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gender-Stereotypes&id=1115363 C.S. Lewis wrote seven connecting stories for children titled the "Chronicles of Narnia." These stories are extremely similar to those found in the bible. Lewis used his religious background and beliefs to create Narnia and its characters, along with the conflicts and experiences that they go through. The stories teach children biblical tales in a fun and exciting new way and they do not even realize it is happening. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:51:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?CS-Lewis-and-the-Chronicles-of-Narnia&id=1115349 http://ezinearticles.com/?CS-Lewis-and-the-Chronicles-of-Narnia&id=1115349 Children books are usually written in simple language to develop reading habits among the children. Reading habits actually help a kid to expand his or her knowledge bank and face the tough competitions with confidence. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:41:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Children-Books-Base-of-Knowledge&id=1118325 http://ezinearticles.com/?Children-Books-Base-of-Knowledge&id=1118325 Rainbow fish and friend went on a field trip to the Crystal Caverns. Miss cuttle had paired Rainbow Fish with Tug. Rainbow Fish forgets to keep an eye on his buddy and Tug goes missing. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:00:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lost-At-Sea-Rainbow-Fish-and-Friends&id=1108677 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lost-At-Sea-Rainbow-Fish-and-Friends&id=1108677 As a writer myself, I realize how difficult it is to entertain with my writing, whether it is children or those of us who have never grown up. But, can you imagine the talent it takes to entertain both young and old, that is to say young children and the child in you? It's possible although few have ever been able to master this talent. One gentleman, who is a classic writer of children's books is Dr Seuss and we have all either read his books or at one time in our lives had them read to us. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:10:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-for-the-Ultimate-Childrens-Book?&id=1108340 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-for-the-Ultimate-Childrens-Book?&id=1108340 Travel with young Tabni from her sumptuous palace home, down the broad Euphrates River, and into the bustling Sumerian trade center of ancient Ur. As she makes her way alone in the big world, she must guard a secret at great risk? Will she be found out? Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:41:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Historical-Fiction-Set-In-Ancient-Sumer-Secret-Of-The-Scribe-By-Jennifer-Johnson-Garrity&id=1099774 http://ezinearticles.com/?Historical-Fiction-Set-In-Ancient-Sumer-Secret-Of-The-Scribe-By-Jennifer-Johnson-Garrity&id=1099774 There is no wonder "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," has been nominated for a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Book. Author Jeff Kinney immediately immerses you into the thoughts and actions of sixth grader, Greg Heffley. Greg's antics wouldn't be complete without his best friend, Rowley, who at times, Greg can't stand. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:06:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Diary-of-a-Wimpy-Kid&id=1097988 http://ezinearticles.com/?Book-Review-Diary-of-a-Wimpy-Kid&id=1097988 Both eleven years old, Sam Robbins lives in 1803 and Molly Jennings lives in 2006, but their lives cross an emotional barrier 200 years apart that transforms Molly's life. Overcome with the loneliness after the death of her father, Molly Jennings finds herself moving to Connecticut in the United States from her native England when her mother remarries an American man. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:57:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-Victory&id=1098025 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-Victory&id=1098025 Jade Dalton is at the threshold of her eighteenth birthday and is to spend summer vacation at her grand-parents home in Charleston, South Carolina with her brother, David and her best girlfriend, Elaine. Strange occurrences happen to Jade, from musical sounds at night to pink mists. "Out of the corner of her eye, Jade caught movement. Ha! I see you. She swung around. She blinked. She blinked again. She rubbed her eyes and stared in awe at a faint pink mist hovering over the fireplace mantel on the far wall." Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:56:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-Listen-to-the-Ghost&id=1098020 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-Listen-to-the-Ghost&id=1098020 Heidi has no idea where she was born, her birthday, her father, and how she finally arrived at the doorstep of Bernadette. Their new neighbor who has "angora phobia" (which is the fear of going outside) takes them in, and teaches and nurtures both mother and daughter as best she can. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:53:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-So-B-It&id=1098011 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-So-B-It&id=1098011 Zoe Elias aspires to be a prodigy piano player and holds onto her dreams of Carnegie Hall. She believes that if she can only get a baby grand piano her wishes will come true. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:52:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-A-Crooked-Kind-of-Perfect&id=1098006 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-A-Crooked-Kind-of-Perfect&id=1098006 Evie and her mom had a very special relationship where they were able to bring their imaginations into the world of magic through bedtime stories. Evie longs for the days before her mother became ill, but it is not to be when her mother dies. In hopes of a new start Evie and her father move to Beaumont, New York where Evie takes a journey into a fairy tale of her own. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:51:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-Garden-of-Eve&id=1098003 http://ezinearticles.com/?Middle-Grade-Book-Review-Garden-of-Eve&id=1098003 Unable to read on their own, preschoolers learn through sight and sound. This is a new concept in learning. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:10:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-First-Press-and-Play-Childrens-Talking-Bible-Storybook&id=1107855 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-First-Press-and-Play-Childrens-Talking-Bible-Storybook&id=1107855 The misanthropist knows the cost of everything and the worth of nothing. As such you should try to develop reading habits among the children to teach the right values of life. It is an important habit and needs to be cultivated among the children. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:39:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Childrens-Books-Base-of-Wisdom&id=1101322 http://ezinearticles.com/?Childrens-Books-Base-of-Wisdom&id=1101322 Long before reading was fundamental or Harry Potter and Captain Underpants burst onto the scene with magic and scatological humor (respectively), there were The Hardy Boys - the well-groomed, good-natured, parent-friendly siblings who attracted heinous crimes like Curious George attracts malfunctioning candy factories. Here are a few great and not so great moments from the history of the Hard Boys. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:06:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Moments-In-Hardy-Boys-History&id=1087957 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Moments-In-Hardy-Boys-History&id=1087957 Copyright 2008 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.