Remember David Cook’s classic Picture Bible? Cook has updated that work with the help of illustrator Sergio Cariello (DC Comics, Marvel Comics) and released it as the new Action Bible Series. The Battle Begins: The Story of Creation – The Action Bible Graphic Novels Book 1 (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents) Introducing a … Read more
The library at Alexandria not only survived, it’s alive…and ruthless! That’s the premise of the bestselling The Great Library series for teens and up, and the first book is winning rave reviews from adults, too. Ink and Bone: The Great Library (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $10.99) In an exhilarating new series, New York Times … Read more
Right now (as of 1/4/15) all three books in the bestselling The Paper Magician series are priced at just $2 each! This series is categorized as YA Paranormal, but it’s won plenty of adult fans, too. The Paper Magician (4/5 stars) Ceony Twill arrives at the cottage of Magician Emery Thane with a broken heart. … Read more
Neil Gaiman’s wondrous, bestselling The Graveyard Book is labeled as appropriate for kids aged 8 and up but has been enjoyed by plenty of adults, too! Already adapted into a narrated Audible edition and full-cast dramatized Audible edition, this book has now it’s been adapted into a two-volume graphic novel series. The Graveyard Book Graphic … Read more
Kids aged 10 and up love the fantasy, mystery and relatable characters in the Bartimaeus trilogy. The Amulet of Samarkand – Bartimaeus Volume 1 (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $7.99) Nathaniel is a magician’s apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hot-shot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates … Read more
A&E Networks’ History Channel has launched its Planet H network for kids, and as part of that initiative they’ve created some educational game apps. Here are the first two, and both are currently FREE! Empire Run (4/5 stars, all ages) Run through centuries of history in this fast paced, side-scrolling adventure! Collect coins and facts, … Read more
Whether you’re working with the glue sticks and safety scissors set, or have a teen who wants to finally learn how to knit, there’s something here for would-be crafters of all ages and skill levels. 40 Budget-Friendly Holiday Crafts and Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy and Having Fun (5/5 stars, currently priced at … Read more
“In the tradition of other mythic tales with animal protagonists like Watership Down and Birth of the Firebringer, here’s Song of the Summer King: a story that is only “Young Adult” in the sense that both young and old can enjoy it . . . Go get it for yourself, your kids, and your friends.” … Read more