Children's Books Articles

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Stephanie Foster @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 7:40 AM

As a mother and a science fiction fan, I really hope my children will grow to enjoy it as well. So far they're too young to read novels, but that doesn't mean I can't get them started. 1. Science Fiction Movies Some science fiction movies appeal to children even at a very young age. Think about the first Star Wars movie, for example. It's still a generally good movie, and many 5 year olds I know are utterly nuts about it. 2. Comic Books Whether or ... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 8:27 PM

Books are a treasure for which there is no measure. Literally, I mean you cannot weigh the value of books in terms of money. They are just too precious. They are a great source of information, whether hardcover or online. Books create a world of their own; a world of knowledge and enlightenment. From a very young age, children are basically inquisitive by nature. They want to search and look and ask a thousand questions. Their questions are not always foolish, and yet we cannot always sat... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Victor Epand @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 5:55 AM

Books are a great source of knowledge and wisdom for growing children. What a child imbibes in its formative years will stay with him or her forever. Our fairy tales are everlasting and will not stop stirring up memories from the past even after years have passed by. Our basics are formed in our childhood which is why reading is considered an important part of growing up. Every child sees the world through books and his fantasy world is made up of the characters he reads about. This is ve... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 4:42 AM

In the fictional series of Harry Potter that was created by J.K. Rowling, magic is depicted as a natural force, which can be used to overrule the basic laws of nature although it is approached entirely scientifically. In the Harry Potter series, there are a number of magical creatures - and a few ordinary creatures - which demonstrate magical properties, like the owls used to deliver posts. There are also a few objects that are imbued or enhanced with magical power. A few humans in the series th... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 24th February 2008 @ 9:45 PM

All children love colorful books from a very young age, and parents should provide information and entertainment provided by good books to encourage their kids to read. Kids nowadays have many different media sources to absorb knowledge and entertainment, including books, television, computers, etc. Many kids like to play video games and also surf the internet, but books should not be forgotten altogether. Reading can actually be relaxing, unlike some computer games which might actually e... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 24th February 2008 @ 9:28 PM

The mind of a child is like a sponge, which soaks in knowledge. When children are young, their ability to absorb whatever they observe is very high. It is great to help them learn this way, but at the same time they should also be encouraged to make their own decisions. Now, with Interactive books available in a variety of forms, there is a great opportunity for children to sharpen their decision making skills at a young age. Normally, story books are fixed to a single plot, and they are ... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 1:23 AM

Polished like gemstones in the river of time, the tales of Birbal's wit and insight have delighted children and grownups across India for generations. These tales have entertained and taught people on all levels for hundreds of years. Although these tales are charming and amusing, they are not fictional. They are true stories of a wise man who lived in age old India in the palace of Emperor Akbar. Birbal served his Emperor with wit and wisdom, and he became so renowned that even today, pare... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Art Gib @ Monday, 31st December 2007 @ 3:23 PM

Many scholars have found that a technique called "active learning" has worked more effectively than traditional instructional teaching in some cases. Of course the instructional teaching is a tried and true approach; for young people though, they are learning much on their own simply by interacting with their surroundings. That is the main component to active learning: learning by doing, playing and experiencing the subject rather that working solely with the concept. Children who... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Holly Franklin @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 6:58 PM

The Adventures of Tintin are classics in the world of comics. Tintin is a young reporter who solves mysteries with his faithful side kick the dog Snowy. The character was created by Herge who both wrote and illustrated the albums. Tintin and the Broken Ear is a classic from the adventure series and is believed to include a political subtext like many of Herge works. The middle part of the adventure is set in a fictitious South American dictatorship of San Theodoros in which the native gen... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Derek Both @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 7:38 AM

When Dick Bruna came up with the idea of Miffy in 1955, he never would have guessed that over 50 years on she was going to be a super cool bunny and a worldwide phenomenon. In fact, when the character was first created she didn't even have a specific gender. It wasn't until Bruna actually started writing his first book that he decided that Miffy would look nice in a dress and so she became a little girl. The popular bunny was created during a rainy seaside holiday in Holland wh... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Derek Both @ Friday, 31st August 2007 @ 4:07 PM

When Dick Bruna came up with the idea of Miffy in 1955, he never would have guessed that over 50 years on she was going to be a super cool bunny and a worldwide phenomenon. In fact, when the character was first created she didn't even have a specific gender. It wasn't until Bruna actually started writing his first book that he decided that Miffy would look nice in a dress and so she became a little girl. The popular bunny was created during a rainy seaside holiday in Holland wh... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Ron Berry @ Friday, 17th August 2007 @ 10:57 PM

Late in June of 1997 in London a publishing company released what was to become a cultural phenomenon. The book's author, a teacher, would go on to become a household name. Her journey would take her from Gloucestershire, England, where she was born, through Exeter, a town in the south coast of England where she went to university, to a job as a research assistant for Amnesty International and on to teaching. Joanne Rowling's lifelong dream was to be a writer...she succeeded. S... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Stephanie Ciccarelli @ Wednesday, 30th May 2007 @ 7:34 PM

After years of reading books and of also reading stories to children, I've found that books by the late American author Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor "Ted" Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), are by far the most energizing and useful publications where exercising your vocal and acting techniques are concerned. The works of Dr. Seuss present us with a wealth of tongue twisting, intellectually stimulating and highly unique pieces of copy to practice not only voice acting skills but pr... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Eddie Lamb @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 9:43 AM

People all around the world have now heard of the Harry Potter (HP) series of books and there are huge numbers of fans, children and adults alike populating the earth. The latest book has only been named and does not have a date for publish, yet it is already on some online sites top seller lists as huge amounts of people have pre-ordered both the books and audio book versions of the story. Each and every one of the Harry Potter books has been a bestseller and the audio book versions do n... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Eddie Lamb @ Wednesday, 7th February 2007 @ 11:06 AM

Kids these days have lots of different things on their minds. These thing can include school, teams, and of course their social lives. This often leave less time for leisure reading. So, the next time you are looking for a great gift for a kid, consider getting an audio book for a kid. About Audio Books for Kids Some kids just love to read, while others do not. This could be for many reasons, including just because they find it boring, or because they have a learning disability. So... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By John Pawlett @ Thursday, 25th January 2007 @ 1:28 PM

Baby poems and baby shower poems can express any sentiment. Whether sweet, funny, or loving, poems are an ideal way to say what's on your heart. And if you need some help with what to say, online you can find everything you're looking for having to do with poems and baby shower poems. Anyone can write a baby poem, and everyone enjoys reading them, young and old. Poems are wonderful to include on baby shower invitations or birth announcements. Baby shower poems can have rhythm an... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Albert TAY @ Thursday, 11th January 2007 @ 4:23 PM

There's no denying the fact that most people hated reading as kids. Only a few kids enjoy reading, especially if there is an alternative. Ironically, kids enjoy story telling and could remember stories if they heard it from someone. Audio books have now made it possible for children to get better access to materials that they don't like reading. Of course they must still read, but reading any material and still hearing it makes the reading much more interesting.more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Bill Urell @ Thursday, 21st December 2006 @ 5:24 PM

If you think childrens audio books are just the good old stuff of nursery rhymes, fairy tales and a little music, then you've missed out lately. Check out some websites for the newest and most popular titles and you'll be surprised to find some really creative and entertaining audio stories and literature for kids. You also do not need to be stuck with kids audiobooks where readings are too bland or too syrupy. Most of today's audiobooks feature narrations by profession... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Brooke Hayles @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 9:34 PM

The love of reading is a learned behavior. Not only is reading a great habit, but an enjoyable hobby. The best time to develop a reading habit is as a young child. As an adult, books have small print, no pictures and sophisticated plots and vocabulary. A child book is much different, for starters they usually have a great deal of pictures to look at. How To Spot A Good Book For Your Child A good book for your child will not only have illustrations, but helpful illustrations. This m... more...

Culture and Society » Books » Children's Books | By Brooke Hayles @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 8:56 PM

We all know that reading to children at a young age is immensely important. But why? It's been proven that reading to a young child stimulates their intelligence, not to mention their writing, vocabulary and reading skills. Searching out a good child book is the first step. If desired, you can find a child book that is for purely entertainment. But, most books for children are geared to help promote a specific moral. These morals help children mature and thrive in life. A gre... more...