About Children's Books: September: A Great Month for Children's Books

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Children's Books Children's Books Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 and Teens From Elizabeth Kennedy, your Guide to Children's Books This week's newsletter focuses on books about hurricanes, starting school, and reading aloud, as well as highlighting children's books and other resources related to September events. Visit me on About Children's Books | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook September: A Great Month for Children's Books My September Calendar of Children's Books is filled with activities that are either related to children's books or for which I recommend children's books. Did you know that September is Roald Dahl Month and that it is Library Card Sign-up Month? Did you know that that September 11th is the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks as well as... Read more Inside Hurricanes for Middle Grade Readers With both the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Irene this week, I went looking for a comprehensive book about hurricanes for kids in upper elementary and middle school. What I found was a book that will not only... Read more See More About:  science books for kids and teens  nonfiction books for kids and teens  A Good Book About Bullying While bullying may be a problem at any age, it can definitely be a problem for some kids as they make the transition from elementary school to middle school. If... Read more See More About:  informational books for kids and teens  readers respond  The "What," "How" and Where" of Reading Aloud to Your Child If you have been wondering what to read aloud to your child, as well as where and how to read aloud to your kids, I have some tips for you. What: The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease is filled with information about books to read aloud for children of all ages. How: Read my tips on How to Read Aloud to Your Child; then, if you have small children, watch the video... Read more Children's Books Ads Books Kids reading books Children story books Books to read Good scary books Featured Articles Author Ellen Hopkins: Her Life, Teen Books and Censorship Authors and Illustrators of Children's Books Picture Books Book Buying Advice Fairy Tales and Folktales Books by Subject / Theme / Genre   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. 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 Best Picture Books About Starting School Book Banning of Kids' & Teens' Books Historical Fiction, Middle Grades 4-8 2011 Calendar of Children's Books Classic Novels for Teens Advertisement