Maurice Sendak, author of the classic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are," has died, a spokeswoman for HarperCollins Publishers said Tuesday. He was 83.
The sale of the old house, the purchase of the new house, the packing, the good-bye parties. It was all so overwhelming for me. I can't imagine what it was like for my toddler, leaving the only home, neighborhood and sitter she had ever known in the city where she was born. Fortunately, I got a little bit of help from the Berenstain Bears to give my daughter some answers.
"The Berenstain Bears'" co-creator Jan Berenstain has died at the age of 88, according to a Facebook page dedicated to the furry characters Berenstain and her husband created.
"Most folks my age and complexion don't speak much about the past," says the grandmotherly African-American woman who narrates "Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans," a book illustrated and written by Kadir Nelson.
No name in children's literature is hotter right now than Brian Selznick, and his new book "Wonderstruck" proves that, in some cases, maybe lightning does strike twice.
We could probably come up with about 200 things to not feel guilty about, but then we would just feel guilty about never feeling guilty at all. This list will give you the general idea of what kinds of not-exactly-maternal feelings are within limits, and what childcare chores you can cheat on now and then.
Ernest Green hit the roads of the segregated South as a teen in the 1950s, using a travel guide that pointed out safe havens where African-Americans could eat and stay.
A Jim Crow era book elicits feelings and lessons from that chapter of U.S. history. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield reports.
"I mean, I hate to gloat," Weird Al Yankovic said, "but I'm extremely satisfied with my position in life and the way things have worked out for me."
Half a million copies of a new children's book by President Barack Obama hit the shelves Tuesday.
Barnes & Noble unveiled a new full-color, touchscreen version of its Nook e-reader Tuesday in New York City.
America's author-in-chief is back.
You'd think that Tori Spelling showing up three hours late to her own book release party was the ultimate snub.
The royal, recently caught in a scandal, will appear on Tuesday's The Oprah Winfrey Show
Yes, yes, James Franco is going to Yale, the third stop on his tour of schools in the tri-state area -- before graduating from Columbia and going all Ivy League business, Franco had a brief fling with New York University. Amongst those precious days he spent at the latter, I was fortunate enough to share an elevator with him on the way to one of my classes.
A little boy finds himself in a world "Where The Wild Things Are." See what the film's cast has to say.
Parents may have fond memories of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are." But if their social-networking postings are any indication, some are not pleased with the movie.
Get your wolf suit out, channel your inner child and get ready to howl -- it's time for the wild rumpus to start.
Artist and author Berkeley Breathed chats about his book, "Flawed Dogs."
Berkeley Breathed answers the door to his Santa Barbara home, a tall, slender figure in suede cowboy boots.
The New Kids on the Block singer and his wife are expecting their second son in December
Candace Bushnell is a New Yorker and the author of five novels, including the best-selling "Sex and the City" and "Lipstick Jungle". She tells My City_My Life about her marriage, real life in New York and the secrets of her success.
Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell takes CNN on a tour of New York.
Britain's Prince Charles will follow in the footsteps of former U.S. Vice President Al Gore with an upcoming book and film documentary on the environment, the prince's publisher said.
They feature characters such as hat-wearing cats, very hungry caterpillars, nice girls named Madeline and naughty boys named Max.
The star donates cartons of son David's clothes and toys to his former home in Malawi
Ethiopia native brings free public libraries and literacy programs to thousands of children in his homeland.
At age 19, Yohannes Gebregeorgis borrowed a soft-cover romance novel entitled "Love Kitten" that changed his life forever.
The Alias star helps out the local library and college
Larry King talks with Meghan McCain about her new children's book and her thoughts on her father's campaign.
Larry King talked with Meghan McCain. the daughter of the Republican presidential candidate, about her new book, "My Dad, John McCain." She also writes about her experiences on the campaign trail for the Web site, McCainBloggette.com.
Ask an adult what makes a children's book appealing, and she might talk about the colorful artwork, the clever storytelling or the lessons imparted.
The singer says her godchildren are the inspiration for her next endeavor
J.K. Rowling has retired Harry Potter, but the fictional boy wizard lives in on college classes across the country where the children's books are embraced as literary and academic texts.
What William Goldman once said about Hollywood -- "Nobody knows anything" -- can easily describe the decisions made by children's book publishers.
Kids can say the meanest things. Just ask Julianne Moore.
A hot trend in the publishing industry these days is children's books "written" by sports stars. Alex Rodriguez released his effort, Out of the Ballpark, this week, featuring a baseball-crazed boy named Alex who makes an error in a key game because he's trying so darn hard. That joins, among others, Terrell Owens' trenchant Little T Learns to Share. (T.O. apparently hails from the "write what you don't know" school.) Here are some other children's books that we can imagine being penned by sport figures:
Our children's book specialist, Andrew Oglesby, has turned 7, and with age has come experience. A little, anyway -- two other stories' worth.
The new Mark Wahlberg football drama "Invincible" lived up to its immodest name at the weekend box office in North America but overall ticket sales resumed their decline as the lucrative summer moviegoing period drew to a close.
Reading to your child can be one of life's sweetest pleasures. You're spending focused time together and teaching a habit that can open countless doors throughout his or her life.
Children's books don't always engage the audience they're intended for, which is why we asked 6-year-old Andrew Oglesby, son of CNN.com staffer Christy Oglesby, to review a selection of books for young readers.
When adults review children's books, they often focus on the simplicity of the language. Or the beauty of the artwork. Or the appropriateness of the subject matter.
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(FORTUNE Magazine) - FORTUNE asked eight bold, creative people - from the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs, to the man who found Harry Potter, to the woman who picks next year's hip colors - to describe what guides their decision-making. Here is what they said. (This story is from the June 27, 2005 issue of FORTUNE.)
"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure Island," a wise man once said. "And best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life."
California's Supreme Court Wednesday refused to stop the execution of convicted killer Stanley "Tookie" Williams, the founder of the Crips street gang who became an anti-gang crusader while on Death Row, a court spokeswoman said.
This season a new group of children's books will captivate families with funny, heartwarming tales of adventure, make believe and imagination.
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R&B crooner Usher swears he has no beef with Justin Timberlake.
When I started my book company, it was all about the notion of art as something for the privileged few," says Nicholas Callaway, gesticulating while he talks, talking while he walks on his way to a...
Reading to your kids is always rewarding. First the cuddles, later the stars on the report card. But the discerning grownup sitting in the rocking chair can also revel in some terrific artwork.
For most publishers, selling 20,000 copies of a coffee-table book is a minor miracle. Not for Callaway Editions, which racks up the kind of sales figures you'd expect from a rock label: Its Diana: ...
Values for many works of fine art are slipping, but the picture is pretty for investors dabbling in children's book illustrations. Prices for many original works by contemporary children's book art...
It's school time again, and if you'd like to buy your kids something to read -- get in line. Kiddie lit is on the rise, thanks to baby-boomers' babies. ''Yuppies want to get their kids ready for Ha...
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