I recently bought an unbelievably wonderful picture book, Oh No! (Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World) by Mac Barnett and Dan Santat. It will surely destroy any lingering notion you may have that picture books are sweet concotions for little innocents. Instead of reviewing it myself, I'll send you to one by bubbly Betsy Bird, and you'll see what a resource she is for children's book recommendations.
Looking for some great ideas for summer reading? What about what some actual kids recommend? You'll find such lists on the Center for Teaching and Learning's "Kids Recommend" page.
Barnes and Nobles will give kids a free book for any eight books they read this summer!
Here on the Peninsula we have a fantastic library system. Despite budget cutbacks, there are kids' events in your city, and our children's librarians are experts at matching children and books. And did you know that if your local branch does not have a book you want, or if a book is currently on loan, you can reserve the book online (if any library in the system has it) and your library will let you know when to pick it up?
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