Tag Archives: Children’s literature

what is essential is invisible to the eye

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

“It’s madness to hate all roses because you got scratched with one thorn, to give up all dreams because one of them didn’t come true, to give up all attempts because one of them failed. It’s folly to condemn all … Continue reading →

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First Book of Jazz

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

When I was in the 7th grade, my wonderful English teacher—shout out to Mrs. Fine—introduced me to the poetry of Langston Hughes. I was immediately hooked. Somehow I never knew until recently about his marvelous introduction to jazz that he … Continue reading →

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Free Books For Kids

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

I’m a sucker for feelgood stories about folks who are promoting literacy programs for children in their communities, but when you add book vending machines with free books for kids I’m sold. Ymani Wince isn’t just the owner of a … Continue reading →

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You can never have too many books, etc.

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Visiting the New York home of that other famous Tarantino: A Home That Proves You Can Never Have Too Many Books If you are searching for holiday gifts for the children in your life, you can’t go wrong with The … Continue reading →

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Goodnight Moon IRL

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Would you like to sleep in one of the most iconic rooms in children’s literature? To do so just visit the Sheraton Boston Hotel and check out its new Goodnight Moon suite. The charming suite recreates Margaret Wise Brown’s classic … Continue reading →

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Rediscover Your Childhood Reads

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

The books that we read in our childhood often guide us through the world all of our lives. They make us reflect upon our actions and how they can impact those around us; and, perhaps most of all, they outline … Continue reading →

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Kafka for Kids

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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We’re off to see the wizard

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the beloved 1900 children’s novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow. It is the first novel in the Oz series of books. A Kansas farm girl named Dorothy ends up in the magical Land of Oz after she and her … Continue reading →

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アリスに聞いてみよう

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

In our never ending quest to bring you all known editions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland here’s アリスに聞いてみよう. Here’s  Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, a Japanese edition illustrated by Maki Sasaki / text in Japanese, 205-page hardback with jacket, 5.25 … Continue reading →

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The Dwindleberry Zoo

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I was today years old when I discovered THE DWINDLEBERRY ZOO by G.E. Farrow (London/Glasgow/Dublin/Bombay: Blackie, 1909) Illustrated by Gordon Browne.  It seems that G.E. Farrow was one of the masters of the Victorian fantasy genre. In this tale a boy eats a … Continue reading →

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