Introducing children to participating in and observing the natural world holds well-acknowledged merit—as well as rich offerings in current children’s books. No matter how urban a child’s environment may be, there are almost always snatches of nature available: the sky and weather; a vendor selling fruit that was planted and grown to be eaten and […]
One in an occasional set of interviews with the reviewers who provide critical insights about new books from our client publishers. Jennifer Wharton has been on our list of reviewers for about two years now and provides a librarian’s look at how titles will work in programs, supporting curriculum, or circulating amongst her library patrons.
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You may be familiar with this tagline: “For the best books, look for the bear.” This fall, the bear from down under is making its way to the U.S. market! Walker Books Australia, based in Sydney, has been home to beautiful, high-quality picture books, fiction, and nonfiction for more than thirty years. Part of the
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