About Children's Books: In Praise of Audiobooks for Kids and Teens

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Children's Books Children's Books Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 From Elizabeth Kennedy, your Guide to Children's Books We just returned from a wonderful vacation in Maine. There were six boxes of books at home when we arrived, including several with books from my trip to New York for Book Expo America. I am looking forward to providing you with reviews and other information about a number of new and interesting books in the next several weeks. After you read this newsletter, I hope you'll visit me on About Children's Books, follow me on Twitter and connect with me on Facebook. In Praise of Audiobooks for Kids and Teens If you are planning a vacation that involves a long trip, be sure to take along audiobooks. The time will fly as your kids enjoy audio book versions of children's books, but listening to an audiobook is not just an enjoyable activity. Kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens, also receive a number of other benefits from... Read more See More About:  audio books for kids and teens  raising a reader  encouraging reading Papa, Do You Love Me? - Father's Day Gift Papa, Do You Love Me? is a delightful children's picture book about a Maasai father and son in Africa. Author Barbara M. Joosse and artist Barbara Lavallee focus on... Read more See More About:  chidren's books about holidays  children's picture books  Maurice Sendak - Where the Wild Things Are and More Author and Illustrator Maurice Sendak has had a major influence on the field of children's literature. The list of awards presented to him is too long to include in full. Sendak received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for his picture book Where the Wild Things Are and the Hans Christian Andersen International Medal in 1970 for his... Read more See More About:  authors of children's books  illustrators of children's books  Teen Girls Like Fairy Tale Retellings Teen librarian Jennifer Kendall reports that in addition to Twilight (see her Parent's Guide to the Twilight Series) and books like Twilight, teen girls enjoy modern versions of traditional fairy tales. She has compiled a recommended reading list of... Read more See More About:  fairy tales and folktales for kids and teens  fantasy and science fiction for kids and teens  Children's Books Ads Books Listen Audio Books Children Story Books Kids Picture Books Short Stories Books Featured Articles Authors Popular with Ages 8-12 Publishers and Getting Published Books by Age / Grade Picture Books Authors and Illustrators of Children's Books Book Buying Advice   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Kennedy Children's Books Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Children's Books newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Summer Reading Lists for Kids and Teens June Calendar of Children's Books Where the Wild Things Are Summer Reading Resources for Kids-Teens Interview with 2011 Newbery Medal Winner Advertisement