#childrens-books — Public Fediverse posts
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On a shelf somewhere is a book about balloons. Except the book doesn't want to be about balloons. I am that book. #kidlit #childrensbooks #author #bookbuzz #readthis www.amazon.com/This-about-Bal...
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Introducing "The STEM Kids Make a Robot" by Dr. Carlotta A. Berry from #NSTAPress #STEM #Robot #Engineering #ProblemSolving #MiddleGradeBook #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #KidsBooks #BlackMastodon #BlackWomenSTEM #WomenInSTEM #STEM #STEAM #BlackFedi #BlackFediverse
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Creative Fun for Early Learners @ roddandtodd.com
Creative play is one of the most powerful ways young children learn, and early learners thrive when stories, imagination, and hands on exploration come together. RODD AND TODD© books support this beautifully with gentle storytelling, soft artwork, and emotional warmth that spark curiosity and help little ones make sense of the world. They feel like a luxury in early learning not because of price, but because of the joyful, meaningful moments they create between children and […]https://roddandtoddcom.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/creative-fun-for-early-learners-roddandtodd-com/
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#PennedPossibilities 1014 If it came down to it, would your SC choose to protect the MC in a dangerous situation?
In "Cross Purposes" Janet protects Jeffery (who has a crush on her) from Mongolian archers riding past on horseback using him for target practice.
Only she's more a co-MC than an SC.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/1167919
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My Book Journey is just beginning #BookTok #STEM #Robot #Engineering #KidsBooks #RomanceNovels #KidLit #ChildrensBooks NoireSTEMinist.com
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Quasit's Daily Book Recommendations: "The Adventures of Phunsi" (1946) by Alison Mason Kingsbury
It's Thursday, so it's time to recommend a book for children! This one is an old favorite, and •incredibly• obscure. Written and illustrated by Alison Mason Kingsbury (and I have something to say about children's books and illustrators, one of these days), it's a lovely chapter book that's abundantly illustrated in memorable black & white images. I'd say it would work well for children from three to twelve years old, or older. I still love it myself. And I read it to my son when •he• was a toddler.
It's the story of Phunsi, a baby zebra in Africa who can run so fast that he disappears. Unfortunately when he goes THAT fast, he can't see where he's going either! And so he ends up in a trap with his mother (who was following him), and shipped off to the Central Park Zoo.
But life in a cage has limitations for a zebra who loves to run fast, and Phunsi decides that since he's a great runner he can become a great •jumper•, too. So it's not long before he's out of the cage and in the big world of New York City - and beyond.
His adventures could fill a book, of course. A pet shop, the rooftops of New York where he encounters a morose cat, a race track, a circus, a meadow full of cows...the stories are lovely, beautifully illustrated, and are often accompanied with songs or verses—many of them •themselves• stories.
"When the way opens straight
Who will even hesitate?
And, with nothing to confuse,
Who will run in curlicues,
Who indeed?
Here's a path without a bend,
Hurry, slowpokes, reach the end.
Show your speed!Here I stand with my fur
In a pattern, not a blur
Nor in any queer disguise—
Simply something which your eyes
Ought to see.
I am black, I am white,
I am plain as day and night,
I am me."Sadly the book is long out of print. Amazon 🤮 sells used copies for $90; biblio.com sells them for $25 to $30. There are NO pirated versions as far as I know. The Internet Archive never heard of it. Your only other chance is interlibrary loan, I fear. Although it should enter the public domain in about 13 years; if I'm still alive, I'll scan and post it then.
But it's a true treasure. I hope you find a copy.
In the meantime, a lot of art (but sadly not the text) from the book is available on Cornell University's website:
Happy reading! 🤓📖
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Gifts the Book Lovers in Your Life Will Adore
Book lovers cherish gifts that make reading feel richer, cozier, and more meaningful. When a present deepens their connection to stories or creates a beautiful moment around reading it becomes something they truly treasure. RODD AND TODD© books fit naturally into this kind of gifting, offering gentle storytelling, soft artwork, and emotional warmth that families hold onto for years. They feel luxurious not because of price, but because of the joy and connection they create. Pairing a RODD […]https://roddandtoddcom.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/gifts-the-book-lovers-in-your-life-will-adore/
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Fantasy with Friends: First Fantasy Reads
Briana and Krysta at Pages Unbound are hosting a fantasy discussion meme this year called Fantasy with Friends. Since fantasy is my favorite genre, I thought it would be fun to take part. This week, their question is:
Is there a particular fantasy that got you interested in the genre? Do you remember any of the earliest fantasy books you read?
I would have to say I took a very early plunge into fantasy thanks to a lot of children’s books featuring talking animals. My mom signed my siblings and me up for a reading club that sent us a few books a month. My favorite was, apparently, one about a bunch of animals going on a very bumpy bus ride, though I remember a few books featuring a cute little bear doing things like making too much popcorn and drawing a cake in sand.
The first actual fantasy books I ever read were probably the Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede. I was in fifth grade and obsessed with dragons. There was a literary magazine I subscribed to and a reader’s letter mentioned these books, so I jumped on them. Or maybe it was Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. I suppose it could also have been the Alanna books by Tamora Pierce. Or a Piers Anthony book my mom decided to hand me when I was 10? Why she did that, I don’t know, because all those puns went right over my head. Then again, she thought Outlander was appropriate for a 13 year old.
Honestly, I’m not quite sure why I fell in love with fantasy in the first place. After all, I spent years reading Ann M. Martin’s books and Nancy Drew, so I don’t know where my fascination with fantasy came from. But I don’t remember ever not wanting to have magic of my own, so maybe my interest in the fantastical is inborn.
The books that sealed the deal, though, were the Heralds of Valdemar books by Mercedes Lackey. I fondly refer to these as the Arrow books. I read those somewhere between 7th and 8th grade and was completely hooked. It may have been the mind-speaking horse thing. I’ve dipped in and out of many genres since then, but fantasy will always hold my heart, and those books have a very special place there. In 8th grade, we had an English assignment where we had to create a playlist of made up songs for a book. I chose Arrows of the Queen, and I still wonder what my teacher thought considering all of my classmates picked more classic teen books.
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Early Child Education Programs 🍎
Early childhood education programs shape the foundation of how young children learn, explore, and understand the world. The most effective programs blend play, structure, and emotional connection helping little learners build confidence, curiosity, and essential developmental skills. RODD AND TODD© storybooks fit naturally into this environment, offering gentle storytelling, soft artwork, and warm lessons that support early learning in a way that feels comforting and memorable for […]https://roddandtoddcom.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/early-child-education-programs-%f0%9f%8d%8e/
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Out Of This World Space Books for Kids
Space captures our fascination from a young age, so it's no surprise there are plenty of amazing books about space for kids.
https://bookriot.com/space-books-for-kids/#Childrens #Lists #TheKidsAreAllRight #childrensbooks #spacebooksforkids
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Quasit's Book Recommendations: "Mister Penny" (1935) by Marie Hall Ets
My son suggested that I post children's books on Thursdays, and I can't think of a reason why I shouldn't.
My parents read this book to me many times as a toddler and child; I read it to my son in turn. It's an •amazing• book. I can't think of a better one to read to a young child. I've read it to groups of children, and they always •love• it.
Written and illustrated by Marie Hall Ets, this is the story of an old man who works in a factory all day long to support his family of animals: Limpy the horse, Mooloo the cow, Splop the goat, Mimkin the lamb, Pugwug the pig, Chukluk the hen, and Doody the rooster.
The personalities of the animals are all so strong and clear that they're an absolute pleasure to read aloud. I use voices for each, and have recorded myself reading it.
The animals break into their neighbor's garden one day and go on an eating spree. But the neighbor catches them; they manage to escape, but that hardly settles the matter. The neighbor goes to Mister Penny and demand that he either give up his animals for the neighbor to slaughter, or do a huge amount of work on his land. But Mister Penny spends all day working in the factory, and can't do all the work without giving up his job—in which case he and his animals would starve!
How the animals solve the problem and make up for their naughtiness is a lovely, heartwarming story. The humor is delightful and the illustrations are simply perfect.
There were two sequels, "Mister Penny's Race Horse" (1956) and "Mister Penny's Circus" (1961). They're both charming, but "Mister Penny" is magical.
The book hasn't been in print for at least fifty years, more likely sixty or seventy; I'm not sure why that is. Perhaps it's because Mister Penny smokes a pipe. Or because the art is black and white. Who knows? The book will enter the public domain in 2031, I believe, but by then there may not be many copies left in the world. I've found the occasional copy for sale online and in library book sales, but I'd hate to see a book that's so precious to me be forgotten.
So: I scanned it and posted it to the Internet Archive. Here's the link.
https://archive.org/details/mister-penny
Happy reading! 🤓📖
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April Roundup 2026
As I was enjoying my Olé HEB coffee today (the Austin flavor with pecan notes is the best one imo), I realized it's already May?! Last month was so busy with events that I hardly noticed the time pass. So, here are some highlights and what to look forward to in May~ Events Coming Up! May 14th ~ Duncanville Reads @ (Duncanville ISD) May 16th ~ Greater Austin Book Fest @ (Austin Public Library Central) I'm moderating a Graphic Novel panel at GABfest! It's a free event so come […] -
On a shelf somewhere is a book about balloons. Except the book doesn't want to be about balloons. I am that book. #kidlit #childrensbooks #author #bookbuzz #readthis www.amazon.com/This-about-Bal...
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On Sale Today! From National Science Teaching Association Press! The STEM Kids Make a Robot! #STEMForKids #RobotBooks #STEMBooks #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #BooksForKids https://a.co/d/0j0Bx6ZT
