Popular Children's Books

The Joshua Files series trailer – One Deadly Prophecy…for 2012

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:05:51 +0000

The international, best-selling children’s book series by MG Harris. When his archaeologist father disappears after a mysterious airplane crash in Mexico, British teenager Josh Garcia stumbles into a world of conspiracy, secret societies and an ancient prophecy of global catastrophe in 2012. Music is ‘Icarus’ by Inlight see www.myspace.com and www.inlightband.com More about The Joshua Files www.thejoshuafiles.com More about the Mayan calendar end date in 2012 www.mayan2012kids.com

Halloween Stories and Poems: The Bed Just So (Story 3)

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:08:17 +0000

I created this video at www.youtube.com The third and final story to Halloween Stories and Poems. There is still one last poem collection though!

Like Mandarin by Kirsten Hubbard ~ Book Trailer

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:08:32 +0000

Book trailer for Kirsten Hubbard’s LIKE MANDARIN, a young adult novel published by Delacorte/Random House Children’s Books on March 8th, 2011. www.kirstenhubbard.com Music is by Amanda McPherson, performing Youth Group’s “Daisychains”.

David Goes To School

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:06:45 +0000

Children’s book written by David Shannon translated into ASL by Windell “Wink” Smith. Produced by Project NADINE and callVRS ASL story Project NADINE And callVRS Partner For Childhood Literacy Project NADINE is thrilled to announce that we have the honor to host callVRS ASL Story Videos. This project hopes to promote literacy for children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. Earlier this year, callVRS (a Video Relay Service for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing based in Clearwater, Florida) followed through on their promise to not be the average Video Relay Service. In doing so, they shocked the Deaf community with innovative use of Video Phone technology to promote childhood literacy with the use of ASL. callVRS started a program called “ASL Story” that enables Video Phone users to call ASLstory.info on their Video Phones or Video Phone software to view an ASL Story translated from popular children’s books. This new venue is what callVRS co-owner Keith Wann calls supporting Deaf literacy. “As someone who grew up bilingually with ASL and English, and as someone who has children, I understand firsthand the crucial influence of bilingualism upon children, especially those who are deaf,” Wann says. “Yet not all of them have easy access to ASL-narrated stories. By combining modern video technology with ASL, we can provide on-demand ASL storytelling at no cost to them.” New ASL Stories will be uploaded monthly. Previous and future performers include: Keith Wann, Crom Saunders, and …

Tips for Writers – To Excite an Editor, Break Out of Your Storytelling Rut

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:06:46 +0000

From cbiclubhouse.com This video explores some cool alternative methods of telling a story. If you’re struggling to add some flair to your writing, check these tips out!

Bobby Norfolk at MCC-Maple Woods 11/3/2010

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:08:39 +0000

Stand-up comedian, children’s television show host and former park ranger Bobby Norfolk knows how to connect to audiences of all ages through the tradition of storytelling. Using dynamic movement and vocal effects, he can create vibrant characters that come to life. Bobby uses his stories to highlight the African-American experience and promote character education, cultural diversity and literacy. Bobby is a three-time Emmy-winning host of “Gator Tales” and was also nominated for his show “Children’s Theatre at Bobby’s House.” He has been honored nationally with the Circle of Excellence Award, which recognizes master storytellers committed to the highest standards of their craft. He has co-authored eight award-winning children’s books and is currently serving on the St. Louis Storytelling Festival Advisory Council.

How to draw a War Horse

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:05:54 +0000

My friend Michael Morpurgo’s amazing movie of War Horse is premiered in London today, which gives me the idea of drawing a War Horse based on my Grandfather’s First World War experiences in the Essex Yeomanry. He was one of the last British soldiers to ride into battle on a horse at Ypres on the 13th May 1915. My Great Uncle Wilfred was injured that day and died of his wounds on the 23rd, ten days later. Great Uncle Victor won the Military Cross. This drawing is inspired by a picture in the family photo album. you can see more warhorses at the Essex Yeomanry website on this great collection of First World War photographs www.essex-yeomanry.org.uk where you will see more War Horses and details of their tack. This video is brought to you by award winning illustrator, Shoo Rayner, who has illustrated well over 200 children’s books for famous authors and for his own stories. Twitter twitter.com Google+ plus.google.com Facebook www.facebook.com Website www.shoorayner.com music by http Follow Shoo’s other channels www.youtube.com for short snappy lessons and www.youtube.com for chat,advice,techniques and interviews with other great artists and illustrators. I use a Rotring Tikky Graphic 0.3 pen. The paper is fairly cheap drawing cartridge or bristol paper. Find out more about me and my books at my website www.shoorayner.com. and my apps at http Look me up on Amazon or in your local bookstore. I’ve illustrated over 200 books in my time! Enjoy!

Harry Potter: “The Deathly Hallows Part 2″ PopFlixs Review w/ Amanda Howell

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:06:51 +0000

www.poptopictv.com Harry Potter: “The Deathly Hallows Part 2″ PopFlixs Review w/ Amanda Howell I remember my mom explaining these books to me, that they were the book equivalent of a Lay’s potato chip…I couldn’t read just one. As my mom is a fourth grade teacher, I thought this was her attraction, and that these were simply children’s books and I’d have no interest. She bet me to read the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, one summer when I was home from college and within a week had all four books that were released by then read. I LOVED them — I got sucked in just like the rest of the world. JK Rowling has created the most magical world of wizards and muggles alike, and the connection you feel towards the characters is magnetic. Which is why I’m so happy to report that the second of the Deathly Hallows films gives audiences an ending that is more than worthy of this brilliant franchise.

Dragon Keepers | The Dragon in the Library by Kate Klimo

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:05:59 +0000

Dragon keepers Jesse and Daisy need help! Emmy, their rapidly growing dragon, has become a real grouch, saying she’s missing “something,” and the cousins don’t have a clue what that something is. Jesse and Daisy go online to ask Professor Andersson, their favorite dragon expert, for help and end up seeing him being kidnapped! In this third fantasy book in the Dragon Keepers series, Kate Klimo introduces readers to a magical library filled with shelf elves and reveals the secrets of the gigantic red book that Jesse and Daisy discovered in The Dragon in the Sock Drawer. She keeps the action and adventure flying while bringing both heart and imagination to this tale of two kids and a dragon, growing up together. The Dragon Keepers series is perfect for kids who crave books about dragons and magic but are caught betwixt and between—too old for Magic Tree House and not yet ready for Eragon and the Inheritance cycle. Visit www.foundadragon.org www.randomhouse.com

An interview with Darcey Bussell, author of Magic Ballerina

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:06:54 +0000

International ballet star Darcey Bussell talks about her book series Magic Ballerina, plus answers some questions about her dance career