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• Star Wars: The Essential Atlas Arriving in August

  Your kids know the planets well enough to make the jump to hyperspace in their sleep, but how well do they understand the geography, astronomy and political lines behind the Star Wars universe? When Star Wars: The Essential Atlas arrives in mid-August, it should help to fill in any such blanks -- because, you know, you've got to study something when school lets out. Read More... Posted May 28 2009, 10:00 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Books, star wars, aaron burgess, clone wars, star wars the essential atlas

• Make Their Own Book - in a Box

  If you're begging your little egghead to put down the book and come up for air, maybe this will convince them: a book they can make themselves. Read More... Posted May 20 2009, 10:30 AM by JeanneSager with | with no comments Filed under: Books, summer, art projects, arts, arts and crafts, Jeanne Sager, Eye Can Art, book in a box

• Harry Potter Meets James Herriot

  His tales of being a country veterinarian were the animal legends we grew up on. Now James Herriot's Treasury for Children is back for our kids, and we can take it on the go. Read More... Posted May 19 2009, 12:29 PM by JeanneSager with | with no comments Filed under: Books, music, Harry Potter, Jeanne Sager, on the go, James Herriot's Treasury for Children, audiobook

• Bonding with Books: The Birthday Box

  The Birthday Box is just another fabulous children's book by Leslie Patricelli.  The Birthday Box is about a cute toddler that gets a mysterious birthday package from grandma.  In the process of finding out what the present is, he has way more fun playing with the birthday box.  It would a be a great book for bonding, and it is recommended for ages Baby-Preschool.  Read More... Posted May 12 2009, 08:00 PM by AmandaHill with | with no comments Filed under: Books, Bonding with Books, The Birthday Box, Leslie Patricelli

• Bonding with Books: Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

  Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Scott Magoon is a beautiful little book about a spoon that feels bad about himself. Spoon's life isn't as excited as other pieces of cutlery like a knife or chopsticks.  The book celebrates the individual things that make someone special.  Amy Krouse Rosenthal does such a fabulous job with children's books. Click behind the fold to find out more.  Read More... Posted May 07 2009, 04:00 PM by AmandaHill with | with no comments Filed under: Books, spoon, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Bonding with Books, Scott Magoon

• Gwyneth Reads Eric Carle!

  What's better than a CD of our favorite Eric Carle books? One of our favorite moms reading the classic stories. Gwyneth Paltrow lends her acting chops and gentle voice to four of Eric Carle's "what do you see" classics Read More... Posted Apr 30 2009, 04:35 PM by JeanneSager with | with no comments Filed under: Books, reading, Gwyneth Paltrow, eric carle, Brown Bear, Jeanne Sager, on the go, book on CD, audio book

• Win a Signed Copy of the Book Replacing Twilight

  Though written for a teen audience, Twilight had the mom audience fully engaged. I'm not in the least bit embarrassed to say I was bitten.  (Embarrassed by the bad pun? Well, kinda).  So if you're a mom mourning the end of the Twilight series, I've got good news. Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has chosen a new project, and the book might be even better than the real thing. CLICK THROUGH TO FIND OUT HOW TO WIN A COPY Read More... Posted Apr 20 2009, 10:31 AM by JeanneSager with | with 10 comment(s) Filed under: Books, contest, reading, giveaway, penguin, Twilight, Jeanne Sager, If I Stay

• Star Kid: Ginger Spice and Her Little Miss Busy

  Geri Halliwell aka Ginger Spice took to the streets with her Little Miss Busy, the book that is... Read More... Posted Apr 18 2009, 12:33 AM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: Books, Star Baby, Star Kid, children’s books, little miss busy, giner spice, Mr. Men and Little Miss

• LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary Leaving Hyperspace in September

  Yeah, I've been on a bit of a Star Wars kick this week, but after stumbling across this upcoming LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary from DK, I can safely say this is the find that tops 'em all. Read More... Posted Apr 17 2009, 10:30 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: children, Books, kids, shopping, gifts, reading, previews, lego star wars, aaron burgess, dk, lego star wars the visual dictionary, visual guides, Dorling Kindersley Limited

• Spring Reading: The Little Chick

  Over the weekend I read my son The Little Chick. It’s a very cute book featuring a curious little chick who asks her loving auntie about the wonders of a carrot, a kite and the starry night sky. My son was captivated by the illustrations and was interested in my reading the story. Read More... Posted Apr 13 2009, 03:45 PM by Lisa Estall with | with no comments Filed under: Books, The Little Chick

• A DIY Library

  While I’m sure computers and bar codes make tracking books much easier for libraries, I miss the old-school card catalogs, the tiny drawers stuffed full of yellowed, hand-typed cards. Read More... Posted Apr 06 2009, 10:32 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: Books, pretend play, libraries, personal library kit

• SALE: Barnes & Noble Buy 2 Get 1 Free

  April 2nd-April 5th Barnes and Noble is having a great deal on kid's books.  You can buy two Easter books and get one free. So if you celebrate Easter and have a tiny book lover, you should check the sale out. Read More... Posted Apr 02 2009, 03:00 PM by AmandaHill with | with no comments Filed under: Books, sales, Easter, Barnes & Noble, book sales, buy 2 get 1 free

• A New York Inspired Counting Book

  As a native New Yorker, I really appreciate the colorful counting book, 123 New York. Count along with your child the colorful symbols of New York City. The Statue of Liberty, yellow taxis, subway cars and pizzas are all represented. My son really is engaged in the graphics and is always interested in reading it with me.  Read More... Posted Mar 30 2009, 10:30 AM by Lisa Estall with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Books, books for children, counting, new york, books for kids, duo press

• 'Sofa Boy' Creatively Nudges Kid Gamers off the Couch

  It might seem a curious topic for a game-industry veteran's first book, but with Sofa Boy, Scott Langteau delivers an inspired motivator for getting kid gamers off the couch. Read More... Posted Mar 27 2009, 10:30 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: Books, videogames, picture books, rion vernon, sofa boy, scott langteau

• Happy 40th to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Now in Pop-Up Form

  If you tried searching for anything via Google today, you might've noticed that the search giant's logo has morphed into imagery from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Besides marking the first day of spring (yay!), it's a nod to the 40th-anniversary celebration of Eric Carle's classic kids' book, which, all these years after its first publication, still sells one copy every 30 seconds. Thanks to a new pop-up edition released last week, that number may be jumping exponentially. Read More... Posted Mar 20 2009, 09:30 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: Books, Google, pop-up books, eric carle, classic books, the very hungry caterpillar

• Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

  First off, just take a gander at the above cover art. What do you see? Do you see a duck? Do you see a rabbit? Do you see both? Do you see a Portuguese water dog? If you answered yes to the first three, this book is for you. If you answered yes to the last question, well my friend, you need glasses…stat. But I’d bet most will see the before mentioned duck and rabbit and will be delighted, amused and tickled by the newest offering from Amy Krouse Rosenthal.   Read More... Posted Mar 13 2009, 10:00 AM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: Chronicle books, Books, children’s books, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Duck! Rabbit!

• Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth

  I almost never write about books on Droolicious (which should probably change come to think of it), and with this book I am probably late to the party, but it is so great I had to evangelize it a bit more. Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth is the story of a panda named Stillwater, and the three short tales he tells children. Read More... Posted Mar 02 2009, 07:30 PM by Chris Ford with | with no comments Filed under: Books, book, animals, toddlers, reading, illustrations, panda, mdd, watercolors, jon j muth, zen, zen shorts, stillwater

• Bedtime Reading for Grownups

  If you were intrigued by today's interview with Dr. Paul Offit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, or if you are tempted by Babble's exclusive excerpt from Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for the Cure, you may want to click... Read More... Posted Mar 02 2009, 04:45 PM by Meredith Broussard with | with no comments Filed under: Books, Autism, offit, dr. offit, vaccines, mmr, grownup reading, autism's false prophets

• SALE: Barnes & Noble Kid's Sale 40% Off

  Sometimes quality children's books can be expensive. Today through March 4th, Barnes and Noble is having a Kid's Sale. All kid's products are up to 40% off: Books, toys, DVDs and even music.  They also have a deal going on for fast and free delivery in just 3 days.This might be the perfect time to purchase a fantastic book for your little one.  Read More... Posted Feb 26 2009, 03:00 PM by AmandaHill with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, Books, music, dvds, sales, Barnes & Noble, dvd sales, bookworms, toy sales, book sales

• Send Your Eco Scout Out With the Right Gear

  Going green is more than buying reusable materials or the latest eco-chic water bottle. Read More... Posted Feb 22 2009, 09:23 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: stuffed animals, Books, backpacks, green baby, scoutt eco-friendly set, idbids

• Happy Presidents' Day: Kids' Letters To President Obama

  While you're celebrating Presidents' Day with a house full of hyper, free-from-school kids, take time to smile with Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country: Kids' Letters to President Obama. Read More... Posted Feb 16 2009, 09:00 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: Books, barack obama, president obama, Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country: Kids' Letters to President Obama, Presidents' Day, McSweeney's

• Wooden Book Holder

  While book shelves are nice, sometimes book holders like this are often easier and more accessible that shelves.  The book holder featured above is so charming. It's 10 1/2" tall, 15 1/2" wide, and 9" deep. Click behind the fold to read more. Read More... Posted Feb 11 2009, 02:00 PM by AmandaHill with | with no comments Filed under: Books, Giggle Brush Designs, Book Holder

• Don't Let This Pigeon Drive the Bus

  There are many things we teach our children. Look both ways before crossing the street, brush your teeth after meals and don’t let the pigeon drive the bus. Okay, maybe not all of you pass on that last bit of knowledge, but for families that are fans of Mo Williams’s Caldecott Honor Award Winning book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, you know what I’m talking about.   For those little pigeon lovers out there... Read More... Posted Jan 23 2009, 04:30 PM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: stuffed animals, plush, Toys, dolls, Books, Yot Toy, mo williams

• Bonding with Books: The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.

  The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Jonny Ray Moore and Illustrated by Amy Wummer is a board book that uses around 200 words to describe the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. to young children.  The beautiful illustrations capture vignettes of King's life.  Click behind the fold to read more about this great book for children. Read More... Posted Jan 19 2009, 05:00 PM by AmandaHill with | with no comments Filed under: Books, amazon, Martin Luther King Jr, Johnny Ray Moore, MLK DAY

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Picture Book

  This Martin Luther King, Jr. picture book by David A. Adler and illustrated by Robert Casilla would make an interesting addition to any child's library.  It introduces the life and legacy of King to children, emphasizing his childhood and family. Click behind the fold to read more. Read More... Posted Jan 19 2009, 09:00 AM by AmandaHill with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Books, picture books, Martin Luther King Jr