Cyrisse Jaffee

Children’s Book Review: A Trio of Volumes Pay Homage to Special Gifts

October 24, 2023
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These three books celebrate different kinds of gifts: two from nature — and one that comes via the post office.

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Children’s Book Reviews: Two Superb Looks at Musical Innovators

September 27, 2023
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These picture books explore music history and an avant-garde composer who challenged convention.

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YA Book Review: The Origins of the Beatles

September 8, 2023
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A new YA book about John Lennon and Paul McCartney will help fans know more about the friendship that changed pop culture.

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Children’s Book Reviews: Stories for Kids about Empowerment, Protest Movements, and Multiculturalism

August 28, 2023
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A trio of books for kids about combating injustice.

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Children’s Book Reviews: Spotlight on Animal Friends

May 12, 2023
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Children’s picture books about dogs and cats are plentiful, but a few new entries in the genre stand out.

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Children’s Book Reviews: Of Grannies and Grandads

April 21, 2023
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April weather may be unpredictable, but the bond between grandparents and children is not. Here are some new books that celebrate that special relationship.

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Children’s Book Feature: How to Say Hello to Local Author-Illustrator Kari Percival

April 9, 2023
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Kari Percival’s greatest thrill? Reading How to Say Hello to a Worm aloud to kids whose faces “light up” as she turns the pages.

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Children’s Books Roundup: Spring Is Here!

April 4, 2023
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There are so many ways to celebrate the arrival of spring with kids. You can take a walk in the rain, look for flowers or grass sprouting in sidewalk cracks, or plant a garden. After your adventures, you can settle down and read these books.

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Children’s Books: Indigenous Voices

March 25, 2023
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Authentic books by Indigenous people have been too scarce in children’s literature. Thankfully, four gorgeous new books are helping to fill the gap.

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Children’s Book Review: All About You — Kids’ Books to Build Self-Esteem

March 15, 2023
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While you — as a parent, teacher, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, etc. — decide on your child-rearing approach, let’s help kids feel that they belong, that they are competent, and they have the courage and skills to succeed.

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