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Have you heard the one about one of the best original all age graphic novels of the year that starts out with a tragic death? That set up doesn’t seem like the sort of graphic novel magic, but it really works here. Time Shifters is the story of a pre-teen boy named Luke who joins forces with a robot Abraham Lincoln, dinosaur, a sarcastic ghost and a dinosaur.
Continue reading Time Shifters is an all age graphic novel with humor and action
Sometimes it’s tricky to forecast what books your children will enjoy. When we received What George Forgot , a children’s book by Kathy Wolff I didn’t think that our 5 year old would be interested in it. However, he sauntered over to my desk and grabbed that book for us to read to him. That is worth noting because he never does that and usually relies on his staple books beside his bed. Yet, that night (and many times since then) he’s chosen What George Forgot as his good-night book.
Continue reading What George Forgot is one that pre-K kids will not
One of the great aspects of having multiple children is seeing the next projects that their favorite authors produce. When our 7 year old was 3, Even Aliens Need Snacks was one of his favorite books. That book was the sequel to the very popular Even Aliens Need Haircuts by Matthew McElligott. His new series of books is called the Mad Scientist Academy and is just as great as ‘snacks’, but completely different and aimed at slightly older children. The most recent book, The Weather Disaster is as educational as it is fun to read, which is something that a children’s books can rarely accomplish.
Continue reading Mad Scientist Academy- smart, fun reading kids 9 and under will want to do
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Hello summer! While school may have been out for some of us, it’s officially summer for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere; school has been out for us for almost a month-so welcome to the party! Side note: happy winter to all of our readers in the Southern Hemisphere. This week in new all age comics is very driven by television. Most of the comics out this week have a hand somewhere on television, but also in comic books. Here are 5 all age comics out this week that will keep you happy without worrying about the content.
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch celebrate 15 years after their cinematic release this year. This week has At The Movies #2: Lilo & Stitch with all new tales about a shipwrecked alien on Hawaii in a 48 page all color comic book.
Mad Magazine
Mad Magazine is published every other month and is fun reading for kids 12 and up. Some of the language is too salty for young readers and some of the topics (like political figures or questionable pop culture icons) might be too much for some readers. Back when I was a kid it was just silly, stupid fun. However, the past couple issues I’ve read seem to concentrate too much on older readers or an agenda. Still, teens might dig Mad Magazine for its classic reputation.
Rocky & Bullwinkle
If it worked for Mr. Peabody and Sherman, then why not Rocky & Bullwinkle? Pull a rabbit out of a hat, see clumsy Russian spies and a squirrel and moose make fun of it all. Rocky & Bullwinkle is an all age comics treat that will light up kids 4 and up.
Super Sons
Super Sons is one for kids ages 7 and up. It’s the sons of Batman and Superman as they discover powers, fight evil, get into trouble and be kids. Parents might roll their eyes at this title, but kids will love it.
Space Battle Lunchtime
There’s another ‘cooking chef alien’ comic book out there, but Space Battle Lunchtime does it so much better. This is one of those all age comics that blends action with humor and all age elements so well you don’t realize you’re reading something that could’ve been written and drawn much older. This is volume two that has the final issue of this fabulous mini-series in graphic novel form.
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Before The LEGO NINJAGO Movie hits theaters on September 22 fans can experience 18 brand new building sets, as well as, lots of new collectible LEGO minifigures. The sets and figures are inspired by some of the moments that happen in the film as they came together. Have you seen either LEGO film? They’re really building on each other’s success. Here’s a sneak preview of five of the new LEGO sets. Photos of all 18 will be released on Friday, June 23, 2017 and they’ll be available to purchase soon.
Outwit the Green Ninja’s evil father Garmadon with this mighty mech featuring articulated snapping jaws, poseable body, wheel-activated swooshing tail, 2 leg-mounted stud shooters, hidden pop-out thrusters, 4 minifigures with assorted tools- including The Green Ninja’s sword and Garmadon’s laser-style pointer.
Continue reading Sneak preview of the new LEGO sets for The LEGO NINJAGO Movie
Sometimes on the podcast we’ll talk about examples of the graphic novel as art form. To listeners that don’t read many graphic novels or comic books that might seem like hyperbole, but it’s not. Graphic novels are designed to entertain, while a very others make you think, teach lessons or possibly change your behavior-while at the same time being entertaining. Real Friends, an original graphic novel by Shannon Hale, with illustrations by LeUyen Pham manages to do that in one of the most surprising books that you’ll pick up this year.
Continue reading Real Friends by Shannon Hale is really wonderful for 8 and up
Have you seen Cars 3 yet? If so then you know there are a couple, gentle curves to the story of Lightning McQueen, Radiator Springs and the handful of new cars that are introduced to audiences. The film is also solidly entertaining and the very rare G-rated movie that the whole family can enjoy. Cars 3: Driven to Win is the video game companion piece for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch™ and Wii U™ that takes the plot from the movie and extends it to your game console.
I partnered with Life of Dad and Boudreaux’s Butt Paste® for this campaign, but all opinions are my own. Expectations and milestones. These are things that parents and DIY homeowners will toast with equal celebration and dread. When you first move into a house it’s no big to paint a room. Fast forward a couple of years and that room begets a tree that need chopping down, dry wall that has to be patched and a lawn that needs to be mowed every week for nine months. The milestones for a child are different. Boudreaux’s Butt Paste® can be key to knocking down a big one for children, diaper rash.
Continue reading Boudreaux’s Butt Paste stops diaper rash cold
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