Babette Cole
Official site for this author of children’s books.

The Places You Will Go
A new blog for children’s book reviews. Looks great!

The Toymaker
Marilyn Scott-Waters offers a collection of printable paper toys that people can make themselves. Gorgeous, child-friendly art is featured on each of the items. Some are simple enough for small children to make themselves.

Capitol Choices – Noteworthy Books for Children
List of best books from librarians, teachers, book sellers, and more from the Washington, D. C. area. The list is sorted into age groups from ages seven and under to fourteen and up. So far in my browsing, I have found many of my favorites and plenty of new ones to explore.

Nancy’s Neighborhood
Official site for Nancy Carlson, author of picture books, including I Like Me! Her most recent book is My Family Is Forever.

Falling Through Darkness by Carolyn MacCullough (0-7613-1934-4)
When Aidan moved to the community, he caught the eyes of all the girls, but he chose Ginny out of all of them to pay attention to. She finds it impossible to ignore him, getting drawn in closer and closer. Then he crossed the line, and got them both into a car accident where he was killed and Ginny survived. But can Ginny start telling the truth about the accident and can she herself live with the truth.
This dark book explores the guilt that survivors have to bear and the truth that they have to face. It is a powerful character study of Ginny, drawing readers into the mystery of what happened during the accident. Hard to put down, it will appeal to girls who like stories with tragic accidents but also to those who are looking for a strong female protagonist grappling with real issues.

HoustonChronicle.com – ‘Kiss the Girls’ author Patterson writes for preschoolers
SantaKid, Patterson’s first picture book, illustrated by Michael Garland, will be released in November.

London Free Press: Today Section – Books for tots’ moms
A nice list of books that honor moms, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Mister Monday by Garth Nix (0807216569) Listening Library Cassette Version
I just finished listening to this one in my car and towards the end I would slow down just to keep listening a little longer and I would take an enormous amount of time tidying the dash so I could just hear a tiny bit more.
Set in England, Arthur is a boy who has just started a new school. On the first day he has to run around a park in gym class and collapses due to his asthma. Two other students come to his aid, but he still starts to die. As he is dying, he sees the strange site of a man in an antique wheelchair and his butler appear beside him. The man, Mister Monday, gives Arthur a key. And so starts this immense adventure through a vibrantly imagined and rendered realm.
Recommend this to Harry Potter fans. It offers a great sense of humor, a British setting, magic, destiny, and the necessary battle between good and evil. A wonderful ride that will keep you looking for the second in the series.