The linear narrative structure and strong character arcs of children's stories make them ideal material for musical adaptation.

Jul 16, 2008 - Peter Reeves

Children's book lovers meet their favorite children's authors at Project Book Babe.

Apr 9, 2009 - Michael Jung

There are many famous books or book series out there with an author's name on the cover that differs from who really wrote the book.

Feb 6, 2010 - Michelle L Devon

From Olympic athletes to stand-up comedians, these celebrity foster kids offer inspiration to waiting kids and adoptees throughout North America.

Mar 11, 2009 - Angela Krueger

An alphabetised list of some of the greatest cartoon cats of all time including Garfield, Felix, Puss in Boots and more.

Feb 6, 2010 - Sarah Mathiesen

Many famous artworks are appealing to young children when they are presented in a format that the child can relate to. These picture books do just that.

Aug 26, 2008 - Susan Whelan

Make learning the alphabet fun for young children with combined music and movement activities.

Sep 25, 2009 - Tania Cowling

It's never too early to begin introducing children to Western Art music and several composers have created pieces with a younger audience's tastes expressly in mind.

May 4, 2006 - Sarah Canice Funke

Choose a toddler or preschool music class to introduce the joy of music to young children. Good programs include child development, singing, instruments, musical styles.

Dec 15, 2008 - Jennifer Jensen

Tracing the history of children's musicals from the time of child starts like Shirley Temple and Judy Garland, to Disney animated movies like classic Sleeping Beauty.

Aug 27, 2008 - Tel Asiado

When educating children, music is often pushed out to make room for basic subjects. Music, however, can and should be included in every child's education.

Feb 16, 2011 - Robin Wheatley

While the women of the Beat movement did not receive the same attention of the mass media as the men, they were equally important in defining the generation.

Dec 5, 2009 - Jennifer Berube

School aged children need extracurricular activities but many prefer music to sports. It is critical to develop a mindset that helps to raise a musically-gifted child.

Oct 21, 2009 - Diana Gier

Programs such as Kindermusik, Musicgarten, Music for Young Children, and others offer group music classes for school children, preschoolers, toddlers, and even infants.

Aug 7, 2009 - Karen Berger

Because music is not high on the national curriculum, children who are gifted in music are at risk of being overlooked.

Aug 23, 2009 - Rachel Shirley

Without realizing it, children are regularly exposed to classical music through animation and other programming. Help them to truly listen just as well as they watch.

Aug 12, 2009 - Deborah Read

Christmas items were so popular in Sears catalogs that a separate Christmas Book was published in 1933 and officially became the Sears Wish Book in 1968.

Dec 3, 2010 - Ronald Campbell

American novelist and short-story writer, Hawthorne also wrote essays, collection of short stories, Twice-Told Tales, and popular books for children.

Jul 17, 2010 - Tel Asiado

This art reference book for children examining famous artists and their best known works is a great starting point for teaching art appreciation to children of all ages.

Feb 13, 2008 - Susan Whelan

Learning about art and artists is not just a college level endeavor. This lesson plan outlines ideas for preschool activities that focus on famous artists.

Apr 13, 2009 - Erica Loop