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80% of children think the Battle Of Britain was a TV talent show
Research Shows History Is A Thing Of The Past For British Kids ... Research amongst British children aged eight to thirteen shows their understanding of the nation’s history is limited. As well as thinking Henry VIIIth was the latest blockbuster in a series of films about a character called Henry, they also believed the Anglo Saxons were a heavy metal band and the Magna Carta a brand of ice cream. The research was undertaken by boutique Briti... [more]
Triumph for this Weekend's BabyExpo 2011
Organisers Report A 20% Increase In Visitor Registrations From 23 Different Counties, A Sell-Out Exhibition And A Stunning New Venue! What's on 4 Ltd, the new organisers of the BabyExpo which takes place annually in Brighton are delighted to report that the fabulous list of exhibitors alongside the fantastic entertainment and shopping experience on offer (over 5 different areas) has led to a surge in visitor registrations. 'We are already... [more]
Professional de-clutterer helps you "tidying the children"
It's been clear to me, throughout my experience of 'stuff management', that young folk are often very receptive to a structure for organisation. And before you fall about laughing, I don't mean that they have a natural dispensation to the minimalistic. What I mean is that they like life made as easy for them as possible (and I can empathise with that sentiment, believe you me). One household of my acquaintance had an adorable toddler: a little... [more]
Lord of the Lightning , the new teen novel available on the 25th of November
Lord of the Lightning, David Butler is the latest novel for teen. “I was captivated both by the ideas and their deft manipulation by David Butler” Sara Maitland, New Statesman on his last book A space vehicle thousands of years old is unearthed in a tunnel in the Caucasus. The vehicle contains a power that can transform human life. But that power is to be controlled by a ruthless business tycoon named Malvol, working with his glamorous exec... [more]
Child's Play Is More Than A Publishing Programme, It Is A Philosophy
Child’s Play is an independent publisher, specialising in whole child development, focused play, life skills and values. Child’s Play is more than a publishing programme, it is a philosophy. A child’s early years are when they learn most about the world around them. Child’s Play is child centered, putting all children at the heart of their own learning and development at this crucial time. Our programme consists of books, games, toys, and... [more]
Other Books for children news and reviews
A mixed bag of picture books
With the bleak weather of January behind us, I thought I'd share some new books for children. The first two cover difficult and sensitive, but necessary, subjects especially for children.
Engaging children's books encourage learning
Fiction books are fun, nonfiction can be fascinating, and combining the two into a great book can be sensational. That’s exactly what you’ll find in today’s reviewed books.
Author Walter Dean Myers is passionate about the benefits of parents reading to children
Walter Dean Myers, author of more than 100 books for young adults and children, is the first African-American writer to serve as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and the third person to hold the position, which the Library of Congress created in 2008.
Educational eReader Review: ECTACO jetBook K-12 Educational eBook System
Educational eReader Review: ECTACO jetBook K-12 Educational eBook System Seattle Post-Intelligencer Copyright 2012 Seattle Post-Intelligencer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 05:13 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2012 With a son in high school and a daughter in college, I am well aware of all of the gadgets and reference books ...
Gantos and Raschka win awards for children's books
NEW YORK - Jack Gantos' Dead End in Norvelt has won the John Newbery Medal for the best children's book of 2011. Chris Raschka's A Ball for Daisy won the Randolph Caldecott Award for best illustrated story.
Rocco Staino: Oscar-Nominated Short Celebrates Books & It's an App, Too! (Video)
In addition to books, the Louisiana-based children's author and filmmaker William Joyce was inspired by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton and The Wizard of Oz when writing this film that was nominated for an Academy Award as an animated short.
Getting children to read books must supersede disinterest, limited funding, learning disorders
RACINE — If you want kids to read books, you cannot make excuses.
Easton Area High School students write children's books for district elementary schools, raise money for charity
The project benefits Angel 34, a charity addressing childhood cancer rates.
Books or e-Books? Who cares as long as people are reading
AS sales of paper books drop, writer Adele Parks says how we read doesn't matter
Kristin Hannah stirs up emotion about love, loss and family with latest novel, 'Home Front'
NEW YORK, N.Y. - "Home Front" (St. Martin's Press), by Kristin Hannah: Fans of Kristin Hannah's books appreciate her ability to create entertaining stories that are also relatable.
