Whether it’s a bratty little brother or a bossy older sister, sometimes siblings make you want to scream! Other times they’ll turn around and do something so nice it takes your breath away. This list of recommended books for kids ages 0-9 is dedicated to siblings, both older and younger, who are such an important part of many a family’s life.
No doubt about it, Bruce Degen likes to combine humor with his art, an appealing combination for kids of all ages. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, the illustrator of the wildly popular Magic School Bus books talks about his early experiences as an artist and his current projects.
Award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier began creating art at the age of 15. Using his signature style, a vibrant mix of watercolor and collage, he brings stories to life. He’s already lent his talents to such books as Visiting Langston, Rosa, and his own book, Uptown. Collier is the winner of numerous Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards: Trombone Shorty (2016), Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me (2014), I, Too, Am America (2013), Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave (2011), Rosa (2006) and Uptown (2001). Reading Rockets sat down with the artist for an exclusive interview.
