From children’s author David Kelly: I’m the author of the Ballpark Mysteries series of chapter books from Random House, featuring mysteries set in major league baseball stadiums, including the San Francisco Giants (and 18 other teams). Although I’m based [continue reading]
Horn Book’s Best of 2022
Horn Book Names Best Books of 2022: Check out Horn Book magazine’s list of best books for youth for 2022: The Horn Book | Fanfare 2022 Booklist (hbook.com).
Fruit Storytime
Fruit Storytime Healthy eating is a focus of many parents of preschoolers. Holding a fruit-themed storytime can show young children that fruit is a healthy sweet treat. For a craft project, make watermelon Frisbee flyers: [continue reading]
Bats Storytime – Revised
Bats Storytime – Revised A bat-themed storytime is fun any time of year, not just at Halloween. For a craft project, make these bats using coffee filters and clothespins: Coffee Filter Bats Halloween Craft for [continue reading]
2023 Performers’ Showcase Announced
The annual ACL Performers’ Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and evaluate a variety of children’s performers active in the Bay Area. The 34rd Performers’ Showcase will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the [continue reading]
Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee Review
Tabor, Corey R. Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee. Corey R. Tabor, Illus. Sir Ladybug Series; bk. 2. Balzer+Bray, 06/2022. 64pp. Reader. GRADES 1 – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $12.99. 978-0-06-306909-1. In the second book [continue reading]
Who Will Kiss the Crocodile? Review
Senior, Suzy. Who Will Kiss the Crocodile? Claire Powell, Illus. Tiger Tales, 09/2022. [28]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $17.99. 978-1-68010-284-0. Originally published in Great Britain earlier this year, this spoof [continue reading]
Reina Ramos Works It Out Review
Otheguy, Emma. Reina Ramos Works it Out! Andres Landazabal, Illus. I Can Read, Level 2 Series. Harper, 09/2022. [32]pp. Reader. GRADES Kindergarten – 2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $16.99. 978-0-06-322311-0. Paper $4.99. 978-0-06-322310-3. Reina is excited [continue reading]