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Open Sesame: 11 Notable Kids’ Books of 2014

The winter months are a great opportunity for kids to cozy up on the couch and read on a wintery day. This month in “Open Sesame: Kid Lit Musings & Reviews,” Cheli provides a fantastic roadmap to some enriching and diverse reading experiences, with a rich list of book recommendations. Read on to see what your kids might enjoy reading this winter…

Category: Books, Cheli Mennella, Reading Lists Tags: Book Review, Literature, non-fiction, novels, Picture Books, Reading List, teen novel

Open Sesame: Florida Backdrop Provides Canvas for Chaotic Caper

Some books flourish, aided by a strong main character- and they don’t come stronger than the eccentric and smooth Skink in Carl Hiaasen’s new teen novel “Skink – No Surrender.” It’s an all-action, swampy and engrossing read…but yet written with a smooth hand, like the main character himself. Is it for you? Read on and see…