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Snow White in New York

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Published in 1986, Fiona French‘s Snow White in New York  may be hard to find, but it’s worth the trouble. What happens when Snow White is coming of age in the ’20s and her stepmother is queen of high society? “Mirror, … Continue reading →

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Up Close: Harper Lee

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Harper Lee is one of the mysterious authors, one-hit wonder by choice. How can someone write the amazing To Kill A Mockingbird and then stop writing?  Or maybe, stop having the writing published.  This book offers many insights into Harper … Continue reading →

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Find new favourites and timeless treasures

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

This blog is an archive of all the best books in children’s literature.  Updated frequently, it includes new books as well as classics, with teaching points and links to more activities. I invite you to read the books, rate and … Continue reading →

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Kitten’s First Full Moon

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Tenacious Kitten wants that bowl of milk.  The problem: what she thinks is milk is really the moon.  So like Harold, Kitten follows the moon through several mishaps until wet and disillusioned, she returns home to find someone has been … Continue reading →

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