One the most popular holidays in Europe is Epiphany, also called Three Kings Day. The holiday on January 6 celebrates the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem, bringing gifts to the Christ child. Epiphany is observed with special cakes and sweets, parades, and presents for children.
Read more…London Mystery Books
London is a dramatic setting for mystery books, made famous with cases of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Here’s our list of new and favorite children’s mystery books, from daring detectives in Victorian London, to World War II spies, intrigue at court of Elizabeth I, and contemporary adventures in the city.
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Five children’s books that open into a world of imagination and delight, wonders of nature, other places (some people can’t get to), Greek myths and mazes, and all the possibilities in a day.
Read more…George Washington’s Spies
Kids will have fun reading about spies and true adventures of the American Revolution. George Washington, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, set up a network of spies, who gathered vital information, tricked the British with fake documents, stole secret messages, cracked codes, discovered traitors, and helped win the war.
Read more…African American Experience: New and favorite children’s books
Fabulous new (and favorite) children’s books about the African American experience – inspiring stories of dedication, creativity, dreams, to become a female astronaut, school principal, best bandleader, successful businesswoman, famous athletes and artists, protests against segregation and discrimination, survival and finally freedom from slavery.
Read more…New children’s books: Endangered animals & natural wonders
New children’s books that celebrate natural wonders – extraordinary animal migrations, “gray ghost of the mountains,” protecting endangered species, a look inside our planet, water in all its forms, how the natural world fits together, a desert flower that blooms once a year.
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