children's books

Hot Summer Reads For Kids

Beth Lipoff, Steve Kraske and Kaitlin Brennan — Tue, 28 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

When you read a children’s book, you can peek in on aliens, take a nature hike or learn about friendship from a couple of hippos.

Writers' Roundtable: Children's Book Authors

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:21:43 +0000

It’s a special blend of characters, engaging stories and occasionally, a bit of magic that goes into a great children’s book.

On Thursday's Up to Date, Steve Kraske hosts a roundtable of children's book authors, including Brian Selznick, Richard Peck, Sarah Weeks and Avi to discuss their methods for putting together award-winning tomes with that extra spark of fun.

Best Children & Youth Books Of 2012

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000

It’s hard enough to keep your kids away from the Xbox on a normal weekday… it must be even tougher when they’re home for winter vacation. But technology might just help this time around: perhaps you can even convince your child to turn off the video game and pick up a Kindle...or a Nook… an iPad or even (yes!) paper…and dig deep into a great story.

If you're looking for a really good present for your son, daughter, or other kid in your life, consider the gift of reading.