Read Between the Lines: 10 Classic Kids' Books With Delightfully Subversive Subtext


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Hidden Meanings in Children's Books

Lewis Carroll, beloved author of Alice in Wonderland once wrote that, "words mean more than we mean to express when we use them; so a whole book ought to mean a great deal more than the writer means." A highly appropriate quote from a man whose work has been interpreted as everything from an LSD-laden parable to an homage to mathematical logic. Like beauty, meaning is often found in the eye of Read more

Interactive Children's Classics For the Nook Color or iPad


Updated 04/26/11 8:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interactive Children's Books For the iPad and Nook Color

We know how much you and your family love kids books, but sometimes it's hard to choose which favorites should go on a long trip! Luckily, there are many choices on the ereader market: from the Nook Color to the iPad. If you're wondering which tablet is right for your child, take note: the iPad's children's book offerings are more interactive and animated than the Nook Color's, but the Barnes and Read more

Growing Through Arts' Music Series: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?


Updated 05/17/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Opera and Musicals For Kids

We're all about exposing kids to fine arts, but is opera asking a bit too much? Not according to Growing Through Arts, a company founded by former pro dancer and Harvard grad Aleksandra Efimova, which creates educational children's books and toys. The company just launched its second series of books (the first focused on ballet), breaking down some seriously highbrow stuff for kids ages 2 to 6. Read more

Classic Literature Baby Books: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?


Updated 04/16/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Literary Classics Adapted For Kids

If you're a bibliophile, chances are you're eager to move on from Goodnight Moon and Pat the Bunny to meatier fare. I love Eric Carle's books, but we recently added Have You Seen My Cat? to my daughter's collection, a book in which every single page says, "Have you seen my cat?" and "This is not my cat!" Absolute torture after three readings. You can entertain your baby and be reminded of your Read more

5 Brand-New and 5 Classic Easter Books to Add to Your Library


Updated 03/30/12 10:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Easter Books For Kids

With candy, bunnies, and chicks abound, it's not surprising that the Easter holiday has inspired some great children's books. We tracked down 10 of our faves. Five bring some brand-new bunnies and eggs to bookshelves; the other five are literary classics — from Margaret Wise Brown's beloved books to The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which celebrates its 110th anniversary this year — that every kid's Read more

8 Classic Kids' Books That Have Made the App Transition


Updated 03/16/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Classic Kids' Books iPad Apps

Modern times call for modern toys, and your lil one's books are making the jump into the tech age. From classic tales like Peter Rabbit and Pat the Bunny to more recent additions on the bookshelf, tots' favorite tales are transitioning from the traditional book to mama's phone and iPad. Check out which of our favorite stories have successfully moved into the digital age. Read more

Does The Lorax Live Up to Dr. Seuss' Book's High Standards?


Updated 02/28/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of The Lorax Movie For Kids

In our family, The Lorax is put on a pedestal. When my firstborn was younger, its rhythmic verses lulled him to sleep, making it a favorite for this tired mama. Now it is part of our weekly rotation, with my son reciting lines from memory as we make our way through Dr. Seuss's tale of overindustrialization and environmentalism. We have a special bond over The Lorax, so there was no question Read more

Gail Simmons on Her New Book, Her Future, and the Question She Never Needs to Hear Again


Updated 02/22/12 1:33 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Gail Simmons Interview: Her Memoir and Future Plans

Gail Simmons has a pretty full plate right now: in addition to being in charge of special projects at Food & Wine magazine, she's also got some pretty steady gigs as a judge on Top Chef and the host of Top Chef: Just Desserts. But on top of that, her first book, Talking With My Mouth Full, was just released yesterday. Over the phone, we caught up with Gail, who despite being at the top of Read more

The Snowy Day Celebrates 50 Years of Breaking Racial Boundaries


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

The Snowy Day Celebrates 50th Anniversary

While a parent reading The Snowy Day to their child in 2012 might not think twice about its societal impact, the book broke racial barriers when it was published 50 years ago. The story itself is a sweet, straightforward one that tells the tale of Peter, the young protagonist, exploring his neighborhood on a snowy day, but the fact that Peter is African American was a bold departure from the Read more