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IRA chooses No. 1 Car Spotter for Global Society Award

Posted on February 3, 2012 by cathyreads

The International Reading Association’s Notable Books for a Global Society Award for 2012 includes The No. 1 Car Spotter as one of 25 outstanding trade books for enhancing students’ understandings of people and cultures throughout the world. The book will … Continue reading →

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New app for fans of the Usborne Sticker Dolly books!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by cathyreads

All the fun of sticker dolly books, for your iPhone or iPad – Check it out on iTunes for just 5.99. A sticker dressing app for girls based on the bestselling and much-loved Usborne Sticker Dolly Dressing books. Little girls … Continue reading →

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Horn Book Guide lists Kane/Miller titles

Posted on May 25, 2011 by cathyreads

The newest edition of The Horn Book Guide includes several KM titles. When Molly Was a Harvey Girl is praised: “An original setting, filled with interesting details about young women’s lives in the Harvey Eating Houses, characterizes this captivating, well-researched … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 1, 2011 by cathyreads

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Five (!) Kane Miller Titles nominated for CYBIL awards

Posted on November 2, 2010 by cathyreads

Anna Hibiscus Old Abe, Eagle Hero Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool Roll Up the Streets When Molly Was a Harvey Girl. Hooray! See all these and other KM titles at www.FindTheDuck.com. Cybils: Contest FAQs www.cybils.com The Children’s and YA … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 12, 2010 by cathyreads

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!

Posted on August 11, 2010 by cathyreads

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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Waiting for Winter named 2010 ALA Notable Children’s Book!

Posted on January 27, 2010 by cathyreads

Waiting for Winter. By Sebastian Meschenmoser. Illus. by the author. Kane Miller, $15.99 (9781935279044). First squirrel, then hedgehog, and finally bear wait anxiously for winter to appear as they mistake several white and wet and cold and soft objects for … Continue reading →

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Great NY Times review of Waiting for Winter – THE snow for 2009

Posted on November 16, 2009 by cathyreads

This review makes me proud to provide this great picture book! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/books/review/Barringer-t.html Need a copy for your home, library or classroom? Visit www.UsborneLibraryServices.com to order one today.

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Literacy, Library and Book Grants

Posted on September 22, 2009 by cathyreads

There are so many super grants out there for libraries, schools and organizations to help provide great books for kids to read. Below are just a few of the grant sources I have found.  Please feel free to reply and … Continue reading →

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