Books (and Authors) We Love: “Honest Abe’s Funny Money Book” by Jack Silbert

Book Review and Author Interview by Maggie Hames
Our frequent contributor Jack Silbert (reviewer of Joyful Noise, War Horse, and many other pieces) has just written a new book, Honest Abe’s Funny Money Book, and if you’re already a fan of Silbert’s work, you won’t be surprised to hear that it’s very funny and very informative. Jack’s one of those rare birds who really makes learning fun.

More Books! The Best Children’s Books from the Book Industry Guild of New York Show

Part II: Novelty Books
As promised, here’s another batch of prize-winning books from the Guild’s recent show. These books were judged on beauty of design and quality of printing. These selections are as cleverly designed and produced as they are written.

Heads by Matthew Van Fleet. Published by Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster BFYR.

Gigi In the Big City by Charise Mericle Harper. Published by Robin Corey Books/Random House Children’s Books.

Little Scholastic Stacking Shapes by Salina Yoon. Published by Cartwheel Books/Scholastic.

Next Week: Prize-Winning Young Adult Selections.