There is little room for debate: the celebration and appreciation of literature must begin early to hold the most meaning and make the largest impact. You Can Read (Orca Books), written by Helaine Becker and illustrated by Mark Hoffmann, is… Continue Reading
Generations of children have loved the story of a doctor who talks to animals, from the time that Hugh Lofting first started writing the Doctor Dolittle series from the trenches of the First World War in 1914-1918, when real news… Continue Reading
It was never called “The Little Lost Prince,” but that’s how things were looking last week when Paramount dropped its distribution deal for the animated version of Antoine Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince, mere days before the animated film’s scheduled US theatrical… Continue Reading
The place is Lublin in Poland, the time the 1920s. The large, joyous Rabinovitch family, based on the family of the author’s grandmother, have to spread out across two first floor apartments because there are nine children and Papa is… Continue Reading
In Catherine Jinks’ latest novel, Theophilus Grey and the Demon Thief (Allen and Unwin), 12-year-old Theophilus Grey, known as Philo, is the leader of a team of link boys. In 18th century London, theirs is a necessary job, escorting clients home… Continue Reading
Bianca Dalmatin wants for nothing. As the heir to a department store empire and stepdaughter of the beautiful Lady Belladonna, the only thing Bianca longs for is a friend. It seems that her wish is granted at the Duke’s Presentation… Continue Reading
When Cornelia Funke’s UK and US editors recently asked her to move the first chapter of The Golden Yarn, her newest work, deeper into the book, Funke put her foot down. She decided to part company with her long-time publisher… Continue Reading
Tamaya and Marshall, walk to and from school together. They aren’t supposed to walk through the woods, but the bully, Chad, is waiting for Marshall. On their walk, they encounter not only Chad, but something completely unexpected that could wipe… Continue Reading