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A mom shares her discoveries of music that will delight children and their parents.
http://hearitloveitshareit.blogspot.com/
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Author and illustrator Jennifer Thermes wrote Sam Bennett's New Shoes (Carolrhoda Books), which was named one of Bank Street College's 2007 Best Children's Books of the Year, and When I Was Built(Henry Holt, 2001).
http://jenniferthermes.com/index.shtml
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Artist Gail Maki Wilson chronicles her journey as a children's illustrator with insights into the process and the community.
http://www.gailmakiwilson.blogspot.com/
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A series of books by Diana Wynne Jones that chronicles the nine lives of Chrestomanci, a dapper English magician in charge of all things magic -- in all the parallel worlds.
http://www.leemac.freeserve.co.uk/chresto.htm
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One of Britain's best fantasy and science fiction authors. Known for the Chrestomanci series (Charmed Life, The Lives of Christopher Chant, Witch Week, The Magicians of Caprona, Mixed Magics, Stealer of Souls, Conrad's Fate, The Pinhoe Egg) and other works.
http://www.leemac.freeserve.co.uk/
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Book reviews, written by children for children, for use at school and at home. Aimed at ages 7-14. Site was developed by parents to encourage reading. No advertisements, no sales, and all reviews are checked by teachers prior to posting on the live site.
http://www.kidsreview.org.uk/
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Author and illustrator of over 50 books, including picture books and mid-grade novels. Titles include Hi, Fly Guy! and No Jumping on the Bed!
http://www.geocities.com/~teddarnold/
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Lessons on how to write "I Spy" riddle rhymes with author Jean Marzollo, aimed at grades 2-5.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/jean_home.htm
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Lessons from author Karla Kuskin on how to write poetry, aimed at 4th through 8th graders.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/karla_home.htm
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Poets for young readers (Brod Bagert, Nikki Grimes, Ron Koertge, Tony Mitton, Andrea Perry, Maria Testa, April Halprin Wayland and Jane Yolen) discuss their backgrounds and writing philosophies, as well as their thoughts on poetry in schools.
http://www.authorsontheweb.com/features/0304-poet/kid_poet.asp
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From Kwanzaa to Christmas, a selection of fun...
Dec 5, 2007
If your child enjoys puzzles, and you enjoy...
Nov 2, 2007
Ten books to get your young kids in the mood...
Oct 29, 2007
For fun, fright, and spooky pleasures, here's a...
Oct 21, 2007
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