15 Good Reasons to read a book (as if you need one!)
Davide Cali gives us 15 reasons to read a book. (As if we needed one!)
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Brilliant ’10 Little Insects’: Kids Book Review
‘This hilarious take on an entymological murder mystery is a joy to read’ – Kids Book Review’s passionately positive review of Davide Cali and Vincent Pianina’s 10 Little Insects
Who You Are is What You do: campaign kick-off
‘If only I had this book when I was at school …’ – the media coverage for Heather McAllister’s ‘Who You Are is What You Do’ commences.
The inspiration behind the books PLUS a unique writers’ event: blog tour day 15
Our fabulous blog tour comes to an end: Jackie Hosking, Editor of children’s book e-news Pass It On, reveals the inspiration behind Davide Cali’s books, while the SA Writers Centre announce a one-off workshop with Davide Cali for writers.
What is this thing called, love?: blog tour day 11
Today, independent Melbourne bookseller Brunswick Bound highlights Davide Cali and Anna-Laura Cantone’s ‘What is this thing called love?’ on their news blog. Davide Cali blog tour day 11.
‘Working with somebody is cool’: blog tour day 10
Australian illustrator Ann James chats with Davide on her Books Illustrated blog about how he works with illustrators, his celebrated collaborations with French illustrator Serge Bloch and which other writers and illustrators inspire him.
Does your dad measure up? Blog tour day 9
My Little Bookcase uses the Davide Cali/Anna-Laura Cantone classic, ‘A Dad Who Measures Up’, as the springboard for an exploration of what makes Dad special. You won’t believe the lengths they go to!
Reading for peace and the storyteller’s craft: blog tour day 8
Exciting news of a new reading project for kids, Reading for Social Peace, which Davide Cali will be launching on 24 May. Also, popular children’s author and blogger Dee White examines Cali’s approach to creating picture books. Blog tour day 8.
Davide Cali makes his confessions: Blog tour day 5
Today, it’s the turn of My Little Bookcase. The blog’s creator Jackie Small has managed to extract five confessions from Davide Cali, and is also the latest to rave about Cali and Vincent Pianina’s forthcoming graphic novel, 10 Little Insects.
Tips for young writers: blog tour day 4
‘I think reading is just like feeding yourself. And you know, writing is just like feeding others. So, how can you feed others if you don’t eat first?’ Blog tour Day 4.
Cali ‘genius’/Does the world need any more books? Blog tour day 3
“Genius.” My Book Corner’s verdict on Davide Cali and Vincent Pianina’s forthcoming ’10 Little Insects’. Cali blog tour, day 3.
A sneak peek at ’10 Little Insects’: Blog tour day 2
A special treat from Kids Book Review: a sneak peek at Davide Cali’s new book, 10 Little Insects, which will be released in late May.
Davide Cali blog tour starts today!
The Davide Cali blog tour is up and running, and we have some fantastic posts and giveaways from the lovely book bloggers participating.
Win ‘3 wishes for Pugman’: Kids Book Review
Kids book website Kids Book Review is running a competition to win one of three copies of Sebastian Meschenmoser’s hilarious ‘3 Wishes for Pugman’.
‘The Red Piano’ makes impression on US librarians
‘It’s hard not to be moved by this biography of Zhu Xiao-Mei, the young pianist who plays for the love of music in a hostile situation.’
‘Sam and his Dad’ a stand-out: My Little Bookcase
‘I feel strongly that this is a particularly special book for a father to share with his son because it is strong, yet sentimental.’ – My Little Bookcase reviews ‘Sam and his Dad’
Every library should own The Bear: NZ National Library
‘Every library at every level should own this book. Every teacher should read it to their class.’
New Bloch ‘delightful … gorgeous … beautifully designed’
‘A gorgeous slice-of-life look at a typical family and their idiosyncrasies’: Kids Book Review
My Little Bookcase lists picture books for dads
A great list of books for Father’s Day on the My Little Bookcase website. Two of our titles are featured.
‘Red Piano’ introduces kids to China’s Cultural Revolution
‘Picture books such as “The Red Piano” are a wonderful way to introduce inquiring younger readers to different events in world history.’
Teaching Kids to Read – an extraordinary guide
Written in a clear, approachable, intelligent voice with an obvious passion for helping children achieve their very best, this book is a wonderful resource.
Waiting for Mummy ‘amazing’: Reading Upside Down
‘A beautiful story to share with children’ – a very positive review of our Korean children’s picture book Waiting for Mummy by reviewer Susan Whelan
A Dad to measure up to Father’s Day
David Cali and Anna-Laura Cantone’s ‘A Dad Who Measures Up’ has been chosen as one of five books for Father’s Day by kids book blog Kinder Books With Everything.
Guest Post: Your old books can make a difference
Your old books can make a difference: Our latest guest post comes from Angela Esnouf, founder and Principal of Creating Order from Chaos.
Bear ‘a book every parent should have on their shelves’
‘The Bear with the Sword is a beautifully presented tale … this is a book every parent should have on their shelves.’
Kampung Boy ‘sparkles’: Read Alert
‘To a generation growing up on “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”, LAT’s “Kampung Boy” has a lot to offer.’ – Read Alert
Early plug for ‘The Red Piano’
‘I really love books with strong female characters and believe that it is so important that children are exposed to these sorts of stories about people, especially children, who follow their dreams and stand up for what they believe.’
‘The Enemy’ one for the classroom
Davide Cali and Serge Bloch’s The Enemy is singled out as a ‘thought-provoking’ book about war for classroom discussion by the National Library of New Zealand’s kids’ book website.