By KidBookBlogger on
1/15/2010 8:15 PM
 Have you heard of the Texas Bluebonnet Awards? The Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA) reading program was formed in 1979 to encourage children to read a variety of current books, and have an opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite nominee. The Texas Library Association has two committees that work together to select the 20 nominees. After the nominees are selected, Texas students in grades 3-6 can participate in the program. The students must read (or have it read to them) at least 5 of the 20 books in...
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By KidBookBlogger on
10/14/2009 11:50 AM
You know it is a great story when you become so overcome with emotion that you find yourself sobbing as you read. This a beautiful story of finding love, losing love and learning to love again. Edward Tulane is a magnificent china rabbit that thinks very highly of himself. His owner, Abilene loves and adores him and he is always dressed in the finest clothes.
As the story...
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By KidBookBlogger on
7/9/2009 10:17 AM
 I found out about this book, Too Too Many Tutus through my friend, Matt. He mentioned that his mom's book was just listed on Amazon. His mother, Suzanne Marion, sent me a copy of her book, when I told her I wanted to review it on MomsMaterial.
When Too Too Many Tutus arrived, my daughter was very excited. We sat down and read the book and looked through the pictures. My daughter loved the illustrations and immediately said, "It looks...
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By KidBookBlogger on
6/14/2009 10:01 PM
 When I am looking for a book for my 8 year old son, I am typically pulled towards a baseball theme. The cover of this book caught my attention and the description on the jacket sealed the deal. A story involving a Babe Ruth baseball card, a con man and a plan mixed in with friendship and consequences sounded like it could keep my son's attention. I read Swindle by Gordon Korman out loud to my son and we both really enjoyed it. Instead of our typical one chapter a night, we would read two or three and only stopped when he had fallen asleep or I was too tired to read more. We...
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By KidBookBlogger on
4/29/2009 10:47 PM
 The author of the Judy Moody and Stink books, Megan McDonald, was in town in April for the Get Moody with Stink and Judy event. Megan McDonald met with Cammie Moise of MomsMaterial and her daughter Taylor for an interview. Megan was happy to be interviewed by Taylor, the editor of her school's 4th grade newsletter. Below is the article Taylor wrote about her interview.
Before the Get Moody With Stink and Judy event, I got to meet Megan McDonald. Guess what I did? I got to interview...
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By KidBookBlogger on
4/20/2009 6:23 PM
 Although the weather warned of thunderstorms and flooding, Judy Moody and Stink fans couldn't stay away. Author Megan McDonald was in town this weekend for the Get Moody With Stink and Judy event that was held on Saturday, April 18th at Meadow Wood Elementary School. This was a free, family event sponsored by favorite neighborhood bookstore, Blue Willow Bookshop. Author Megan McDonald captivated the kids with stories about writing, Judy Moody and Stink. She spoke...
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By KidBookBlogger on
3/31/2009 10:20 PM
 BookGirl is the "Go To Girl" when you need great books for kids. Luckily, she can be found at our "favorite" neighborhood book store, Blue Willow Book Shop. We are hoping she continues to stop by and fill us in on the latest and greatest book choices.
Thanks, BookGirl!
In no particular order, here are my current top 5 books for tweens/young adults:  ...
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By KidBookBlogger on
3/12/2009 6:59 PM
 The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns begins with a happy and busy triangle. The triangle was very busy with many different jobs. It spent its time making music in the orchestra, catching wind for sailboats, holding up roofs and much more. The triangle's favorite thing was to slip into place when people put their hands on their hips. He could find out the latest news and tell his friends.
But one day, the triangle became tired of doing the same thing and visited the shapeshifter. The triangle thought if he had one more side...
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By KidBookBlogger on
3/12/2009 12:24 PM
 Fifth Grader Gina Tumolo loves money! At a very young age, she realized the power of money. The more green paper you have, the more "stuff" you could bring home! Her parents response to her requests for toys always seemed to revolve around the lack of it! Gina's resolution was to find a way to become a millionaire by the time she becomes a teenager.
This is the story of the summer Gina started the Get Rich Quick Club. She and her friends vow to make a million dollars by September. Gina, Rob and...
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By KidBookBlogger on
2/12/2009 11:21 AM
 The Texas Bluebonnet Award 2009 was announced this week and the winner is... One Potato, Two Potato by Cynthia DeFelice. Twenty books were nominated for the award in which students vote on their favorite book. In order to cast a vote, the students must read at least 5 of the twenty nominated books in order to vote.
One Potato, Two Potato is a fun story for children to learn the pitfalls of wanting more and becoming content with what you have. Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady Mr. and Mrs. O’Grady are so...
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