CLCD Newsletter | Volume 5, Issue 12

Our Hanukkah feature includes Stephen Krensky's Hanukkah at Valley Forge, a picture book for older readers which can also be used in units about the American Revolution.

There are some terrific new Christmas books this year that are included in our themed review section. For young people who are convinced there is no Santa, be sure to read them Santa Knows by Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith. How did Henry Ford discover the idea of the assembly line? Find the answer in The Night Henry Ford Met Santa. Martin Waddell's Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale is just the book to share at bedtime with a little one of your own.

Among the new books on Kwanzaa are All New Crafts for Kwanzaa by Kathy Ross and Kwanzaa: African-American Celebration of Culture by Amanda Doering.

Author Features

Adam Gustavson, the illustrator of The Day Eddie Met the Author and the recent The Last Day of School, has received praise for his lively, realistic oil paintings. Learn about his technique and why he illustrates children's books in this feature.

Pat Mora writes books based on her heritage, our updated feature provides a little humor and additional comments about her work including reviews of more than a half dozen additional books.

Bullying is a problem that schools must address. Allan Beane, the author of The Bully Free Classroom: Over 100 tips and Strategies for Teachers K-8, responds to questions in this segment about this handy guide. Bullying has been a subject of major discussion in magazine and newspaper articles and most recently a topic at the 2006 ALAN Conference. Our feature summarizes comments made by the panelists and provides a list of current books that address the topic.

		Volume 5, Issue 12 December 2006



	Search Tip of the Month This Month's Features Spreading the News Autumn was so hectic this year. Everyone has said how fast the time went and how much they had to do. And here we are now in the hustle and bustle season. If you are like me, you are moving from one listed item to the next hoping you can cross off more in a day than you have added. Here is a hint to help relieve the tension that is building this month: smile. That's right - just smile at all the people you meet and, oh yes, take a deep breath. The smile will give your face and your spirits a lift. By the way, if you want to get a really big smile from your colleagues be sure to tell them about The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) and how it can work for them. Are you ready? Start spreading those smiles around! All of us at the CLCD Company wish you a season of peaceful moments and a new year full of beautiful smiles. Quote of the Month "This database is a daily companion at my desk. I have promoted the use of this to my Youth Services staff finding full-text reviews for books they recommend to children and for our Voice of Youth Award lists that we put together each school year. I especially appreciate your 'Featured Authors and Illustrators' monthly feature, that gives great insights into authors and illustrators and their books not found elsewhere." Jan Watkins Head of Youth Services Skokie Public Library


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	Monthly Features Our Hanukkah feature includes Stephen Krensky's Hanukkah at Valley Forge, a picture book for older readers which can also be used in units about the American Revolution. There are some terrific new Christmas books this year that are included in our themed review section. For young people who are convinced there is no Santa, be sure to read them Santa Knows by Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith. How did Henry Ford discover the idea of the assembly line? Find the answer in The Night Henry Ford Met Santa. Martin Waddell's Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale is just the book to share at bedtime with a little one of your own. Among the new books on Kwanzaa are All New Crafts for Kwanzaa by Kathy Ross and Kwanzaa: African-American Celebration of Culture by Amanda Doering. ALSC (Association of Library Services to Children, a division of ALA) has compiled a list of new books recommended for gift-giving and about the holidays. Visit http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2006/october2006/Booksfortheholidays.htm to download your copy of the list. Author Features Adam Gustavson, the illustrator of The Day Eddie Met the Author and the recent The Last Day of School, has received praise for his lively, realistic oil paintings. Learn about his technique and why he illustrates children's books in this feature. Pat Mora writes books based on her heritage, our updated feature provides a little humor and additional comments about her work including reviews of more than a half dozen additional books. Bullying is a problem that schools must address. Allan Beane, the author of The Bully Free Classroom: Over 100 tips and Strategies for Teachers K-8, responds to questions in this segment about this handy guide. Bullying has been a subject of major discussion in magazine and newspaper articles and most recently a topic at the 2006 ALAN Conference. Our feature summarizes comments made by the panelists and provides a list of current books that address the topic.


	CLCD Newsletter Editor, Sharon Salluzzo serves as a library and education consultant to CLCD. In addition, Sharon is a book reviewer, a storyteller, and a member of The Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC. She currently serves on the ALSC Quicklist committee. Sharon earned her MLS at SUNY Geneseo. About the Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database Our monthly newsletter is now available to everyone within an organization, not just the primary contact. A new feature at www.childrenslit.com will provide you with a form allowing you to sign up for just the electronic newsletter. The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database, updated mid-month, is your most complete source of information about children's books. Indeed, it is the next best thing to having the book in hand, and the best tool for leading you to the best books. All at a most affordable price. To subscribe to the CLCD or contact us, go to www.childrenslit.com.