Comments on: Kids Books With Fresh Messages

By: Samad ahmad

Samad ahmad — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:22:00 +0000

To me, the messages were the selling point.m tech computers

By: Brad Hauber

Brad Hauber — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:45:39 +0000

Just came across your post about Eric and Kidwick Books. They do some great work. I've talked to him at several Book Expo Americas to get some ideas for my children's book publishing company (Bubblegum Books). He was always very willing to answer questions, which is much appreciated. Please everyone do check out books from independent children's books publishers. The big publishers get most of the attention, but there are many great books out there from small publishers.

By: mariatamis99

mariatamis99 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:36:25 +0000

A Frog Thing book is an amazing! The pictures are unique in that they make you feel sorry for the charaters, but also laugh at the same time. It also delivers a powerful message about how you can do anything you put your mind to, no matter who or in this case "what" you are. This book is a must have for any childs library no matter the age.

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By: shoppersdream

shoppersdream — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:14:42 +0000

Good article. Thanks for sharing

By: Monica Kramer

Monica Kramer — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:58:32 +0000

You're a great example of showing that no matter how busy your work gets, reading to your children is very important and really strengthens the family bonds.

By: Kakie Fitzsimmons

Kakie Fitzsimmons — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:18:44 +0000

Hi Chris, thanks for the suggestion. I am also an author of the award winning Bur Bur and Friends children's book series. They are a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about self esteem, sports and outdoor exploration. They have received raving reviews from parenting magazine and the school library journal. My son is one of the characters :)
Contact me via email ? :)

By: Stacey

Stacey — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:19:15 +0000

Great post Chris. Another fav of ours is Zen Shorts. The messages in the story are so great! http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/140181.Zen_S...

By: Greg Pincus

Greg Pincus — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:18:13 +0000

Eric's done so many things right with his storytelling and with Kidwick, and I've been lucky enough to get to pick his brain at various kidbook related functions here in LA. One thing Eric does that's very different than how most picture books are made is that he works incredibly closely with his illustrator. In traditional publishing, the editor is the glue between the two, and it's quite common for the author and illustrator of a picture book never to talk or meet. I think Eric's books are that much better for the work the two put in together – something I hope we see more broadly.

As an children's author myself, I echo the comment from RiF – it's great to see folks reading/talking books with their kids. You did a lot for literacy with your post, I suspect. And I have to say that there really are many, many wonderful books out there (a quick shout out to Sebastien Meschenmoser's Learning to Fly which is a perfect tie-in to a recent post of yours), and a vibrant community online (the Kidlitosphere) where recommendations fly fast and furious. I encourage you all to check it out when you're searching for books… and see a lot of great reviews for Kidwick books in the process.

By: Dave Atkins

Dave Atkins — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:52:48 +0000

You should also check out Dedham author Peter Reynolds books and store, The Blue Bunny in Dedham Square http://www.dedhambluebunny.com/ and follow @fablevision

By: Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:26:16 +0000

How cool. Books are of course a staple in our house (like most I would hope!); It's often hard to find things for the kids to read that contain a positive message & that they actually enjoy reading! I will definitely check out the site! :)