Review: Squirrelly Squirrels

February 4, 2012 in Book Review, Preschool Through Second Grade (Age 4-8) by Chris Singer

Squirrelly Squirrels by Monica Barrois Review by Chris Singer About the author: Monica Barrois became inspired to write a children’s book after spending so much time reading and re-reading her [...]

Review: Chocolate Me

February 1, 2012 in Book Review, Multicultural Lit, Preschool Through Second Grade (Age 4-8) by Chris Singer

Good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love themselves.

Review: Up, Up and Away

January 20, 2012 in Book Review, Preschool Through Second Grade (Age 4-8), Third Through Sixth Grade (Age 9-12) by Chris Singer

Six lucky children have won first prize in a geography competition: an amazing trip around the world by hot-air balloon.

An interview with Taye Diggs about his new book, “Chocolate Me”

January 18, 2012 in Author Spotlight, Featured Post, Preschool Through Second Grade (Age 4-8) by Chris Singer

Last week, I was asked, along with four other bloggers, to take part in a phone interview with Taye Diggs about his new children’s book called Chocolate Me!

Review: A Dad’s Point Of View

January 15, 2012 in Book Review, Fatherhood, James Rohl by portlanddad

A Dad’s Point of View by Bruce Sallan Review by James Rohl About the author: Dad, writer, radio host, founder of #DadChat (Thursdays 6-7pm, PST). Author of Dad’s Point of View. Learn [...]

Review: Kitt Pirate

January 10, 2012 in Book Review, Preschool Through Second Grade (Age 4-8), Third Through Sixth Grade (Age 9-12) by Chris Singer

Kitt Pirate knows that his crew of salty seadogs expects him to find the fabled gold from the treasure map. He is the youngest buccaneer captain sailing the Caribbean and he has more wits than any grown man, but Caverock Island? Well, that’s a bit of a problem.