Yet again, I’ve got my daughter to thank. It was on her recommendation back in January that I picked up — and plowed through — Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and its sequel, Catching Fire, which means I now owe her for the experience of reading the trilogy-concluding Mockingjay, just ...

Ever dreamed of being a children’s book author? Here’s your chance!  Submit your original children’s story for a chance to be published by Planet Fassa. The winning story will be brought to life by the Planet Fassa characters and&nb...

About the Book“What makes a parent great?  A terrific parent is not someone who has no struggles; it is the one who, in spite of those struggles, is unwavering in dedication, love, and support of their child,” says Bruce A. Tollner, a sports ...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but these cool book posters from Postertext show that that goes both ways. The posters contain the text of a classic book, arranged to form a silhouetted image. Above is a detail from the Moby Dick poster — click on the ...

Ah, the 1970s. A simpler time, when kids played outdoors and parents weren’t burdened with concerns like whether superheroes were bad for their kids or if their car seats actually kept their kids safe. Yep, back then all you needed was a couple large cardboard boxes and a utility knife to ...

It seems that the big book-related debate these days is paper vs. digital. Everyone wants to be the next Kindle, and there’s no shortage of opinions on whether the iPad is a better book reader than an e-ink version. Even children’s book authors have jumped into the fray. With all ...

About the Book EVERY PARENT’S QUESTION: What can I do to help my child be as happy and smart as possible? Finally, a clear answer: Follow your child’s lead. Peek into the mind of your child and find out what he is actively seeking to learn at ever...

The fine folks at Anorak, Britain's hippest, cutest, indie kids magazine, have just released their first Happy Activity Book for Kids. I doubt there's a single princess in it. That alone would make it worth every ha'penny. Happy Activity...

If you’re a picture book connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with Lane Smith, who has often illustrated books by Jon Scieszka (like The True Story of the Three Little Pigs) as well as many other authors including himself. He has a special talent for creating artwork that looks as ...

Hey, Kids and Teens! If you love to read, add one more book to your summer reading list and you’ll have the chance to win some pretty cool prizes. Joanne Manaster of Joanne Loves Science and Jeff Shaumeyer of Scienticity have teamed up to encourage kids to read science ...