I know, we have heard it before, but once again a newspaper is saying that a new Children’s author is tipped to match Harry Potter magic. The author in this case is Lucy Daniel Raby who has written a story about Father Christmas, Nickolai of the North which has become quite a success in Britain. Certainly one to put on the reading list when it is released in the U.S.

The Christian Science Monitor has an article on Two series that are fortunate events. They recommend two series: Spy Mice by Heather Vogel Frederick, a series on special agent mice, and Portraits from Scholastic which is historical fiction with each book based on a famous work of art.

Children’s Corner: Frighteningly funny reads a real treat gives a great look at this fall’s new Halloween books for children.

E. Lockhart has announced on her blog the title and cover of the next book about Ruby Oliver, following her wonderful The Boyfriend List. The title of the new book is The Boy Book.
I can’t wait! The Boyfriend List captured the voice and experiences of a teen girl with writing that made the entire book ring true and clear. If you haven’t read it already, I encourage you to do so. Or you can listen to it on audio book, which is what I did. Beware of laughing aloud too much to drive well.

Asbury Park Press offers an article on Halloween books spur imagination. It contains some of my son’s latest faves, like Peek-a-Boooo and T.Rex Trick-or-Treats.

Publisher’s Weekly has an article on the Crockett Johnson Gem Unearthed. Johnson, author of Harold and the Purple Crayon, wrote Magic Beach in 1958, and although he was already famous for this Harold series, they published it with another artist’s illustrations. This new release of the book will finally pair Johnson’s words and art. This is a must-purchase for public libraries of any size.

This is an article that lists New books by Caldecott Medal winners. It includes new releases illustrated by Mordecai Gerstein, Emily Arnold McCully, Ed Young, and Eric Rohman.

The Bartimaeus Trilogy has a great website that offers information on the books, a biography of author Jonathan Stroud, excerpts, a reference guide, trivia challenge and computer wallpaper to download.
The third in the trilogy, Ptolemy’s Gate, will be out in December in the U.S.