Six books that explore how persistence paid off in science, technology, and other inventions. Cyrus Field’s Big Dream: the daring effort to lay the first Transatlantic Telegraph Cable By: Mary Morton Cowan Cyrus Field had a big dream to connect North America and the United Kingdom with a […]
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CLCD’s Feature of the Week: My Reading Lists
My CLCD is a unique feature available in every CLCD product. Within My CLCD, you can save searches and create reading lists to keep and share with others. By creating reading lists, you have readily available titles to email or print and share with library patrons and teachers. Quickly build reading lists by searching books […]
Thematic Reading List: Celebrate Hanukkah
These six books celebrating Hanukkah have been published within the last ten years and are a beautiful addition to reading collections and Hanukkah festivities. Is it Hanukkah Yet? By: Chris Barash Illustrated by: Alessandra Psacharopulo From snow on the ground to making applesauce and latkes to lighting the […]
Book Review: Santa and the Goodnight Train
Santa and the Goodnight Train By: June Sobel Illustrated by: Laura Huliska-Beith Reviewed by: Amanda Huneke Strung with lights and cookies stowed, the Goodnight Train rides to the North Pole! With cookie-loaded cars, candy cane-lined streets, and frosting-topped houses, Huliska-Beith’s illustrations are a treat; and Sobel’s Christmas-themed verses add rhythm and cheer at every turn. […]
Thematic Reading List: Volcanoes
Learn all about volcanoes with books about how volcano eruptions occur to careers working with volcanoes. Volcanoes By: David Harrison Illustrated by: Cheryl Nathan An introduction to the characteristics and location of volcanoes. When Volcanoes Erupt! By: Nelson Yomtov Illustrated by: Sean O’Neill Presented in […]
Thematic Reading List: Birds
Introduce middle grade students to the diverse array of bird species and their habits. Belle’s Journey: An Osprey Takes Flight By: Rob Bierregaard Illustrated by: Kate Garchinsky This story tracks the migration of an osprey named Belle, who is born in Martha’s Vineyard, learns to […]
Thematic Reading List: Mathematician Biographies
Looking for a way to show children the impact of mathematicians? Check out these six books highlighting mathematicians who have made significant contributions to the world. Nothing Stopped Sophie: the story of unshakable mathematician Sophie Germain By: Cheryl Bardoe Illustrated by: Barbara McClintock A biography of […]
Thematic Reading List: The Night Sky
Help kids understand all the sparkles in the night sky with these six books. Seeing stars: a complete guide to the 88 constellations By: Sara Gillingham This artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 […]
Thematic Reading List: Nobel Prize winners
In the history of its existence, the Nobel Prize has been awarded to outstanding humans from around the world. These people have contributed significantly to their areas of expertise and have moved global civilization forward in doing so. From peace to science to literature, these movers and shakers have made and continue to make a […]
Thematic Reading List: Ninja Day
In honor of International Ninja Day on December 5, this book list has been curated to give readers a solid place to start learning about these elusive characters. In recent years, ninjas have made a significant mark on juvenile literature: folk tales have been retold to include ninjas, and even the LEGO franchise has added […]
Book Review: What Do You Do If Your House is a Zoo?
What Do You Do If Your House is a Zoo? By: John Kelly Illustrated by: Steph Laberis Reviewer: Eileen Hanning When his parents say Oscar can have a pet, he doesn’t know which animal to choose, so he puts a personal ad in the newspaper: “Could you be the pet for me?” The next day […]
Author Interview: Carole Gerber
It’s Picture Book Month, and what better way to celebrate than sharing an interview with 19 time picture book author Carole Gerber. While Carole’s writing career covers more than just picture books- she has written early readers, chapter books, anthologies, educational texts, and so much more- she was so gracious to focus on picture book […]
Featured Article: CLCD’s Enterprise 6.0 & Celebrating Picture Books
Being the largest children’s and YA literature database of full-text professional reviews, national and international awards, educational tools, and book details takes time, perseverance, and guts. Yes, I said it- guts! It’s been a busy summer and fall for the CLCD staff as we have been enhancing, refining, and extending the reach of our signature […]
Book Review: Little Libraries, Big Heroes
Little Libraries, Big Heroes By: Miranda Paul Illustrated by: John Parra Reviewed by: Mary Lanni The written word is the cornerstone of modern human society, and Little Free Libraries help spread that word far and wide. Little Free Libraries are small, elevated boxes that are designed to store books. These libraries can be found nearly […]
Book Review: Fox Girl and the White Gazelle
Fox Girl and the White Gazelle By: Victoria Williamson Reviewer: Michele Byerly Caylin and Reema are unlikely friends. Caylin bullies younger children and acts out her grief over losing her grandfather, while her depressed, alcoholic mother sleeps the day away. Reema is a Syrian refugee, traumatized by the war, ostracized for her minority religion and […]
Featured Article: Dealing with Grief Through Books
While many of us associate the month of October with cooler days, longer nights, and Halloween, the month has some thought-provoking national days and weeks. October is Emotional Wellness Month, National Depression Education and Awareness Month, and includes Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day (October 10). With less sunny days in autumn, […]
Thematic Reading List: 8 Books to Learn Coding
Coders are one of the most highly sought after employees not only in computer-related companies but in many industries. Teaching children coding skills in elementary school can help them grasp coding language early and may promote a love of the language and possibly a future vocation. These eight books, recommended for readers under the age […]
Thematic Reading List: Books to Make Kiddos Giggle
It is hard to find a sound more enjoyable than that of a baby’s laughter. And it’s hard to predict exactly what will make a baby laugh! This collection of books will tickle young and old alike, especially those readers under the age of 5. An assortment of stories is included in this list, combining […]
Book Review: Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night?
Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night? By: Brianna Caplan Sayres Illustrated by: Christian Slade Reviewed by: Suzanna E. Henshon What happens to boats and other nautical vehicles when the sun sets? Where do speedboats sleep at night, and do they turn off their motors for bedtime reading? In this humorous and poetical story, young readers […]
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