More Fun With The Pigeon

TC Tidbit: 25 Books Every Kid Should Have On Their Bookshelf

From the folks at flavorwire.com

Here's a bit more about one of the books:

I Capture the Castle tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Here she strives, over six turbulent months, to hone her writing skills. She fills three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries. Her journals candidly chronicle the great changes that take place within the castle's walls, and her own first descent into love. By the time she pens her final entry, she has "captured the castle"-- and the heart of the reader-- in one of literature's most enchanting entertainments.

TC Tidbit: A Little Known Children's Book by James Joyce

The Cats of Copenhagen was first written for James Joyce’s most beloved audience, his only grandson, Stephen James Joyce, and sent in a letter dated September 5, 1936. Cats were clearly a common currency between Joyce and his grandson. In early August 1936, Joyce sent Stephen “a little cat filled with sweets”—a kind of Trojan cat meant to outwit grown-ups. A few weeks later, Joyce penned a letter from Copenhagen that begins “Alas! I cannot send you a Copenhagen cat because there are no cats in Copenhagen.” The letter reveals the modernist master at his most playful, yet Joyce’s Copenhagen has a keen, anti-authoritarian quality that transcends the mere whimsy of a children’s story.

Take a look inside HERE.

TC Tidbit: The Winners of the Wimpy Kid DIY Comics Contest

See them all here.

TC Tidbit: Where's Waldo?

Read the story behind the picture.

TC Bonus Tidbit: Fresh from the UK: Pottermore is LIVE Now!!!

TC Tidbits: American Girl at 25

"A lot has changed at American Girl in the 25 years since Pleasant Rowland launched a mail-order children's book publishing/doll manufacturing company with 15 employees in downtown Madison, Wis., marketing its products as quality alternatives to Barbie dolls. Despite the phenomenal growth of the company, however, executives maintain that one thing has never changed: books are an essential component to the company's mission of simultaneously educating and entertaining girls."

Read the whole PW article here.

Bonus TC Tidbit: There's A Library in Woozworld Now

Woozworld, an online community for tweens and teens, has launched a partnership with HarperCollins Children's Books to promote select Harper titles. By visiting a "Books & Games by HarperCollins" lounge within Woozworld, users can browse excerpts of more than 60 HarperCollins titles, including such series as the Warriors, Big Nate, and Septimus Heap, as well as engage in activities and games tied to the books. The 90-day pilot program began on May 3. Woozworld attracts more than 10 million visitors each month. (from a PW newsbrief)

TC Tidbits: Revisiting Favorite Childhood Authors

The folks at flavorwire.com talk about their old favorites, and what those authors are doing now.

TC Tidbit: The Pioneer Woman Writes Children's Books Too!!!

You can read Ree Drummond's surprise reveal on the "Confessions" part of her wildly popular website thepioneerwoman.com. The book itself comes out in April.

TC Tidbit: Calling All Fancy Nancy Fantastic Fans!

Show the world just how fancy you are!

Ooh la la! It’s très, très, très exciting! All Fancy Nancy fans are invited to don their most spectacular outfits and accessories, pose for the camera, and submit a photo to the Fancy Nancy Fantastic Fan Contest. The most magnifique fan photo will be illustrated in an upcoming Fancy Nancy book!

Visit Fancy Nancy and the other contestants as much as you want to browse, vote, share, and comment on all of the fantastic fan photos. Your votes will help decide the winner! Voilá: It’s that easy!