The Salt Lake Tribune — Outdoor titles a new frontier in book awards
This article reports on a book award that I had never heard of, the Pocatello National Outdoor Book Awards.
“In 2003, Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie, written by Gloria Whelan and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, took the prize for the children’s book category.”
“Jam & Jelly is a journey though the northern woods as a mother and daughter pick various berries through the seasons.”

She Speaks 3-Year-Old
The New York Times has a 4 page article on Anne Wood, the creator of the Teletubbies, and her new series Boohbah coming to the US this month. Sounds like another series that will have our smallest patrons clamoring for videos.

Tri-City Herald: They Might Be Giants … of the kids section
The band They Might Be Giants has published a children’s picture book Bed, Bed, Bed complete with a music CD.
“While They Might Be Giants may have joined the crush of celebrities turned kid-lit writers, they’ve stayed true to their musical roots, with a CD that tucks neatly into the back of the children’s book. In many ways, the four stories of “Bed, Bed, Bed” read like quirky liner notes with deft illustrations.
And that’s the way they like it.
“Picture books are leisurely, not pushy,” says Flansburgh, who fondly remembers the stories of Dr. Seuss and Babar the elephant from his childhood. “They’re not trying to teach kids. They’re really for entertainment and pleasure.””

The Making of a Brick
This is a great site for kids fascinated by factories and how things are made. Visit this site to see exactly how Legos are made. The text is wordy, so kids will need adult help to enjoy the site.
Via Roberta’s Blog.

Louis Sachar
Homepage for the author of the Newbery Award winning Holes and the Wayside School series.

Emily Rodda
Official site for the author of the two popular series, Deltora Quest and Rowan of Rin.

Meet Gerald McDermott
Homepage for the author of the Caldecott Award winning Arrow to the Sun.

Madeleine L’Engle: Home
Official site for this award-winning author of books for young adults and older elementary children. I remember adoring her Wrinkle in Time series as a kid. Her site provides news, multimedia, biographical and award information, and a bibliography.

Miffy’s simple sincerity draws adoring children worldwide
This article from the Arizona Republic speaks of the popularity of a small white bunny name Miffy. If you haven’t heard of her, she is the star of not only many books but also her own TV show for preschoolers.
Below are two links for Miffy, one for the author and one for the TV show.
Dick Bruna’s Official Site
Miffy on Noggin