By Meizhen Dang I first heard the name Cathy Jackson in 2018 when she mailed in a pile of her little handmade books. Impressed as I was by their thoroughness, creativity, and completeness, we soon had our first meeting on publishing her reading program – Best Reading Phonics. Since that day, we worked on publishing the books
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It’s that time of year—hot cocoa, presents under the tree, carolers in the snow, and Santa Claus making his way down the chimney. So what better way to celebrate the season than sitting down with your kids to read My Little Santa Claus by Belgian author-illustrator Gabrielle Vincent (1928–2000)? Originally published in French in 1994,
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If you were a big, hungry wolf and found a fluffy bunny in the forest at night, would you eat it? This is the decision that plagues the protagonist of What’s for Dinner? by Larysa Maliush, author-illustrator from Belarus now living in Berlin. The story begins on the endpapers with a bunny following a frog
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Have you heard of a phoenix? What about a tarand, a qilin, or a kukulkan? Cornelia Funke, well-known German author, engages in a discussion with her readers about famed magical creatures from around the world in her new book, Fabulous Creatures, translated to English by her daughter Anna Schmitt Funke. From the great barong of
Read moreTackling tough topics with kids, either as an educator or a parent, is never easy. But with the help of the Better Behaviour series by PJ Wright, those heavy conversations are a lot easier to approach. These 12 little books inspire reflection, discussion, and self-improvement. Find out why this talented author created the series! What
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By Glenn A. Johnson When I was a kid, reading wasn’t a chore—it was an adventure. We devoured Charlotte’s Web, Treasure Island, Anne of Green Gables, Tom Sawyer, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. (And yes, I read The Hardy Boys.) These weren’t just books for school; they were companions. They made us
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