The American Library Association awards contd…Here are the 2017 winners and honorees of the Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children. Read more…Oscars of Kids Books (III): The Caldecott Medal
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The eclectic Ed Emberly: Until April 9, 2017 at the Worcester Art Museum
For all those who love children’s book illustrations – an exhibit not to miss.
The Worcester Art Museum, in Worcester, Massachusetts, is celebrating the extraordinary talent and range of children’s book author and illustrator Ed Emberly. Kahbahbloom: The Art and Storytelling of Ed Emberly is a comprehensive retrospective of some 50 years of his work, with original art on display for admirers, and reading and art activities for kids. Read more…The eclectic Ed Emberly: Until April 9, 2017 at the Worcester Art Museum
Belmont Family Film Festival (Jan 13-16 2017): Where Books Come Alive!
Boston-area families! Looking for something fun to do together this weekend? Consider the 14th annual Belmont Family Festival (also known as the Belmont World Film Festival), which runs from January 13-16, 2017.
The theme for the festival this year is “Where Books Come Alive.” Some of the films will be world premiers and many of the featured films will be based on children’s books. Read more…Belmont Family Film Festival (Jan 13-16 2017): Where Books Come Alive!
Book review: Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot
Title: Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot
Author: Dav Pilkey
Illustrator: Dan Santat
Format: Book series (9 books)
Age group: 5+
Poor Squeakyville! This town and its mousey inhabitants seem perpetually on the hit-list of some mad scientist or colony-craving alien. Luckily for Squeakyville, one of its littlest residents – boy-mouse Ricky Ricotta – has teamed up with his best buddy, The Mighty Robot, to hold chaos at bay. From facing down school bullies, to combatting all manner of mutants from around the planetary system, Ricky and his Robot embark on 9, action-packed adventures. Read more…Book review: Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot
Here’s looking at you, Brown Bear!
Head to Amherst, MA by October 9 to hunt for a very special Brown Bear and his friends. They’ll be waiting for you in popular spots all over town. Hike Bare Mountain (to see Brown Bear), wander through wildflowers at Hampshire College (to see Red Bird), or eat at a Black Sheep Deli (to see Black Sheep)…and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beloved classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See. Organized by the Eric Carle Museum, this pop-up exhibition and scavenger hunt celebrates the book that launched Eric Carle’s amazing career as an illustrator. Read more…Here’s looking at you, Brown Bear!
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