http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Children_s_BooksFind stories, videos, and photos about Children's Books from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:04 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com//cnn/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/19/parents.wild.things.are/tztop.wild.things.art.set2.gi.jpghttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Children_s_Books14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Children's Books from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/19/parents.wild.things.are/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/19/parents.wild.things.are/index.html#cnnSTCTextParents 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.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:20:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/14/wild.things/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/14/wild.things/index.html#cnnSTCTextGet your wolf suit out, channel your inner child and get ready to howl -- it's time for the wild rumpus to start.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:51:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/10/13/berkeley.breathed/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/10/13/berkeley.breathed/index.html#cnnSTCTextBerkeley Breathed answers the door to his Santa Barbara home, a tall, slender figure in suede cowboy boots.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:54:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20291317,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20291317,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe New Kids on the Block singer and his wife are expecting their second son in DecemberWed, 15 Jul 2009 17:59:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/06/01/bushnell.interview/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/06/01/bushnell.interview/index.html#cnnSTCTextCandace 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.Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:13:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/books/04/24/prince.green/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/books/04/24/prince.green/index.html#cnnSTCTextBritain'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.Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:13:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/books/03/12/childrens.books/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/books/03/12/childrens.books/index.html#cnnSTCTextThey feature characters such as hat-wearing cats, very hungry caterpillars, nice girls named Madeline and naughty boys named Max.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:18:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20260839,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20260839,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe star donates cartons of son David's clothes and toys to his former home in MalawiMon, 23 Feb 2009 20:07:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/04/30/heroes.ethiopia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/04/30/heroes.ethiopia/index.html#cnnSTCTextAt age 19, Yohannes Gebregeorgis borrowed a soft-cover romance novel entitled "Love Kitten" that changed his life forever.Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:44:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20227714,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20227714,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe Alias star helps out the local library and collegeMon, 22 Sep 2008 02:31:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/16/lkl.meghan.mccain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/16/lkl.meghan.mccain/index.html#cnnSTCTextLarry 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.Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:57:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/07/01/childrens.books/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/07/01/childrens.books/index.html#cnnSTCTextAsk an adult what makes a children's book appealing, and she might talk about the colorful artwork, the clever storytelling or the lessons imparted.Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:45:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20201015,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20201015,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe singer says her godchildren are the inspiration for her next endeavorSun, 18 May 2008 10:38:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/03/25/cnnu.potter/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/03/25/cnnu.potter/index.html#cnnSTCTextJ.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.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:03:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/books/12/18/childrens.books/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/books/12/18/childrens.books/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhat William Goldman once said about Hollywood -- "Nobody knows anything" -- can easily describe the decisions made by children's book publishers.Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:26:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20152772,00.htmlhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20152772,00.htmlKids can say the meanest things. Just ask Julianne Moore.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:44:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/pete_mcentegart/02/09/ten.spot/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/pete_mcentegart/02/09/ten.spot/index.htmlA 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:Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:46:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/09/27/review.childrensbooks/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/09/27/review.childrensbooks/index.htmlOur children's book specialist, Andrew Oglesby, has turned 7, and with age has come experience. A little, anyway -- two other stories' worth.Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:13:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/08/27/news/boxoffice/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/08/27/news/boxoffice/index.htmThe 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.Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:27:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/08/24/joy.of.reading.par/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/08/24/joy.of.reading.par/index.htmlReading 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.Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:10:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/06/29/review.childrens.books/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/06/29/review.childrens.books/index.htmlChildren'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.Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:56:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/06/02/review.childrens.books/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/06/02/review.childrens.books/index.htmlWhen 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.Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/31/news/newsmakers/decisions_fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/05/31/news/newsmakers/decisions_fortune/index.htm(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.)Wed, 31 May 2006 19:26:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/books/12/19/gift.books/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/books/12/19/gift.books/index.html"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."Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:21:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/11/30/williams.execution/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/11/30/williams.execution/index.htmlCalifornia'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.Thu, 01 Dec 2005 01:27:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/books/12/15/childrens.books/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/books/12/15/childrens.books/index.htmlThis season a new group of children's books will captivate families with funny, heartwarming tales of adventure, make believe and imagination.Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:12:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/08/23/showbuzz/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/08/23/showbuzz/index.htmlR&B crooner Usher swears he has no beef with Justin Timberlake.Mon, 23 Aug 2004 17:38:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2003/12/01/359893/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2003/12/01/359893/index.htmWhen 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...Mon, 01 Dec 2003 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/1999/12/01/271037/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/1999/12/01/271037/index.htmReading 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. Wed, 01 Dec 1999 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1999/03/29/257370/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1999/03/29/257370/index.htmFor 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: ...Mon, 29 Mar 1999 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1991/08/01/86726/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1991/08/01/86726/index.htmValues 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...Thu, 01 Aug 1991 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1987/10/12/69683/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1987/10/12/69683/index.htmIt'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...Mon, 12 Oct 1987 04:01:00 EDT