Sunday, December 30, 2012
A list of the best children's books of 2012, from James Patterson's ReadKiddoRead Foundation.
Courtesy of the ReadKiddoRead Foundation Maurice Sendak once said that one of the best things about being a maker of children’s books was that his audience kept being born. It’s true, of course: The great books from years past are brand new to today’s children and teens. But let’s take a moment at year’s end to recognize the books being published now for our young people. Here’s a quick roundup of a dozen highlights of 2012. (For more, visit ReadKiddoRead.com and check out our reviews.) Illustrated Books (Ages 2-5) Llama Llama Time to Share By Anna Dewdney For ages 2-5 When the doorbell rings, Mama Llama welcomes the neighbors – the Gnus. While Mama and Nelly have tea, their two toddlers are left with a boxful of toys to play with and …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Montgomery County librarians pick their favorites and popular selections from the public library system.
Each week, librarians from Montgomery County Public Libraries will pick a few books they think should be added to your summer reading list. Take a look and let us know what you think of the read! Baby Mammoth Mummy: Frozen in Time! by Christopher Sloan Section: Juvenile Nonfiction Call Number: J 569.67 SLO Grades: 5-7 A prehistoric animal’s journey into the 21st century, this National Geographic title presents the surprising discovery of a 42,000-year-old, well-preserved mummy of a baby mammoth named Lubya, dislodged from the Siberian ice. High quality photographs and illustrations enhance the story of this “tiny tusker,” as one reviewer called this baby. The Reformed Vampire Support Group, by Catherine Jinks Section: Young Adult …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
One Maryland library administrator said the book was 'pornography.'
(UPDATED Thursday, June 7) Looking to borrow a copy of the erotic thriller, Fifty Shades of Grey, the book at the top of the New York Times Best Seller List? Expect a long, long wait for the book at most Maryland area libraries, including Montgomery County, with 805 hold requests as of last week. And expect a few libraries to ban the book, which recently sold its 10 millionth copy, entirely from their shelves. Harford County Public Libraries are declining to offer the book by author E.L. James, or the entire trilogy for that matter, ExploreHarford.com reports, with one librarian calling the book “pornography." "In the case of '50 Shades of Grey,' we read mainstream reviews that characterized the content as pornography," Jennifer Ralston, …
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Here are some horror-free books to help prepare for your baby.
What Parents-to-Be Should Really Be Reading If you have a bun in the oven, chances are there's a copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting somewhere in your house. It's one of the most well-known books in the pregnancy genre – and one of the scariest. While What to Expect offers tidbits about baby's development, doctor's appointments, and mama's changing body, it also goes into great detail about what could go wrong during each stage of pregnancy. It can create paranoia about miscarriage, preterm labor, gestational diabetes and rare complications. The alarmist tone can make you feel like the worst mother for eating that Hershey Bar instead of a whole grain bagel with organic peanut butter. In short, this book can haunt your days and …
Kellye
11:06 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
first of all you should be able to get any book from the library..i have read the book and loved it.people who are calling this porn for housewives don't understand the story I have read alot of books and this is one the saddest love stories i have ever read. It can be porn if you love the person..I do think there should be an age limit set.its not for everyone. more ›