Playing by the book

Reviews of kids' books and the crazy, fun stuff they inspire us to do

Winter warmers – 6

For my very last post of 2010 I thought I’d post something to make you smile. Here are some book and library jokes that have raised a giggle in me this year: Food and books – what a wonderful combination! Is it possible to joke about book burning? On persuading a bibliophile to do your [...]

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Winter warmers – 5

Today’s pick is an article that simply made me happy… and determined! All about a Dad who read every night to his daughter for 3,218 nights… yes, that’s nearly 9 years. I hope I’m still reading to M and J when they’re in their late teens! Here’s the link to the article, from the New [...]

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Winter warmers – 4

An article that got lots of discussion going in the kidlitosphere this autumn was one from the New York Times claiming that picture books are no longer a staple for children – here’s the link to the article (you might need to skip an add to get to the article). Two quotes in particular struck [...]

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