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The year may be off to a dismal start, but Januaryâs best books for children are filled with adventurous magic. For readers of nine-plus, BB Alstonâs
Amari and the Night Brothers(Egmont) is a Chosen One fantasy with a fabulous protagonist: a whip-smart black girl from the projects. Amari is convinced her brilliant brother Quinton isnât dead, but the police have given up investigating his disappearance. Stumbling across a mysterious briefcase and an invitation to try out for the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, Amari discovers the everyday worldâs occult underbelly â and her own powerful magical gift. A splendidly imaginative debut, ideal for fans of the Percy Jackson or Nevermoor series.
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Students at Oakland Elementary School will each receive two books to read with their family, thanks to a $1,000 grant second grade teacher Jenny Edgington received for the social and emotional reading program.
âThis reading program will hopefully bridge school and home by extending books that promote (social and emotional learning) that can be read with family,â Edgington said. âThrough this reading program, teachers will introduce their grade-level books in the classroom, or virtual classroom, and discuss social and emotional topics, such as being aware of otherâs feelings, social distancing, displaying self-control, talking about worries and anxieties, how to cope with them and having a positive self-image.â
Love Monster hits HBO Max
WarnerMedia s streamer has picked up the US rights to Boat Rocker Studios animated preschool series.
December 18, 2020
HBO Max is ready to spread the love. The streamer has picked up US rights to Boat Rocker Studios’ preschool toon
Love Monster.
The animated series, which premiered on CBeebies in the UK this past January, is based on a book series of the same name by Rachel Bright. Available now on HBO Max, the 54 x seven-minute show follows along as the titular creature learns important life lessons about emotions and inclusion.
Love Monster include ABC (Australia), CBC (Canada), RTE (Ireland), YLE (Finland), TVNZ (New Zealand), MBC (Middle East), Canal Panda (Spain) and Viu TV (Hong Kong).
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HBO Max has picked up the US rights to the new pre-school adventure Love Monster, from Boat Rocker Studios’, a division of global media company Boat Rocker Media.
A hit since it premiered on CBeebies in the UK in late January, the animated series is based on the award-winning preschool books of the same name by Rachel Bright.
Love Monster follows the exploits of one-of-a-kind, huggable hero Love Monster as he navigates the challenges involved in being a bit funny looking in a world of cute fluffy things. Every day provides Love Monster the opportunity to embark on all kinds of big adventures with his friends in Fluffytown, where, together, they learn all kinds of little life lessons.