Here’s the list, and I have to admit, I haven’t read any of them: The shortlist for children aged six and under: Stick Man by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler Elephant Wellyphant by Nick Sharratt The Great Paper Caper by Oliver Jeffers The Witch’s Children Go to School by Ursula Jones, illustrated by Russell ...

i just saw on Mo Willems’ blog that he’s got a new Elephant and Piggie book coming out in October!  I can’t wait to get my hands on it.

Isn’t this wonderful news?  A new prize has been created, in Roald Dahl’s name, to honor the best funny books for children.  Two prizes will be awarded in November — one for the funniest book for children six and under, and one for the funniest book for children seven to fourteen. I wonder what kind of [...]