Category Archives: Kane Miller

Book of the Week – Rope ‘em by Stacy Nyikos

Author: Stacy Nyikos Ages 4 yrs + 36pp Hardback Kane Miller $15.99 Oklahoma author of “Rope ‘Em”, Stacy Nyikos, was recently featured in the Tulsa World. She hosted a book signing at the Oklahoma Aquarium. Below is a link to … Continue reading

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Video from Author of “I Lost My Mobile at the Mall”

What a fun book for any tweens and teens who can imagine, or have experienced, “life on the edge of a technological breakdown.” Interview with Wendy Harmer author of I Lost My Mobile at the Mall.

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Three Kane/Miller titles make Smithsonian.com gift guide list

Food & Think blog on Smithsonian Magazine.com features THREE Kane Miller titles in the Holiday Gift Guide for new children’s books about food! A Garden for Pig – with apples, squash and gardening tips, what’s not to love? (picture book) … Continue reading

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When Molly Was a Harvey Girl – review

Author Frances M. Wood was inspired by her great-grandmother, Jennie, who became a Harvey Girl in 1887. Great themes for 10 – 14 year olds in this book: American West, adventure, cooking, restaurants, family, friendship, tolerance, feminism. Check out the review … Continue reading

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The Tooth – not a story of dental health, but humanity

Proof that one certainly cannot judge a book by it’s cover (or title for that matter).  The book will warm your heart, and offer an opportunity to open up discussion of a larger issue.  The Tooth, by Avi Slodovnick is … Continue reading

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Anna Hibiscus – the elusive, perfect early chapter book series!

I have fallen completely, head over heels in love with this new series, from Kane/Miller Books and author Atinuke, about little Anna Hibiscus (who lives in Africa, amazing Africa).   While it’s set in modern day Africa, the themes are … Continue reading

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In Depth Review of YA novel – Noodle Pie by Ruth Starke

Jama Rattigan wrote this extremely thorough and insightful review – http://jamarattigan.livejournal.com/444260.htm - of Australian author Ruth Starke’s Young Adult Novel Noodle Pie. (Kane/Miller Books, Jan. 2010) Rattigan explores the universal themes of family and cultural identity experienced through the eyes of … Continue reading

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2010 Teachers’ Choice Awards for Kane/Miller Titles

Learning Magazine awarded their 2010 Teachers’ Choice Awards for the Family to the following Kane/Miller titles: A Friend (library binding – 14.99) ages 3 – 5 A tribute to friends of all ages, this is a book to be shared … Continue reading

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Kane/Miller Books called “A GREAT Children’s Publisher”

It’s really great to be proud of what you do for a living. And I’m extra proud on days when others recognize the unique and intrinsic value of the extraordinary books I’m working to help get into the hands of … Continue reading

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Boom Bah! – Publishers Weekly review

It really is quite wonderful to work for a publishing company that consistently produces books that receive such positive industry reviews. Publisher’s Weekly Boom Bah! Phil Cummings, illus. by Nina Rycroft. EDC/Kane Miller, $15.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-935279-22-8 “Ting!” a kitchen … Continue reading

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