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Children's Literature with Daniel Pinkwater Daniel Pinkwater is the author of at least 100 books for children, young adults and even adults. He makes frequent appearances on Weekend Edition with Scott Simon to read and discuss books for children.
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Children's Literature with Daniel Pinkwater

The author of 50 children's books suggests yet another good read for the younger set.

Beloved Children's Book 'Thirteen Clocks' Is Back

James Thurber's decades-old, modern take on the standard fairy tale has just been reprinted. Weekend Edition's Daniel Pinkwater says if you like the The Princess Bride or Rocky and Bullwinkle's "Fractured Fairy Tales," you'll like this tale, too.

Beloved Children's Book 'Thirteen Clocks' Is Back

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Quirky Poetry Collection a Salute to Silly Stanzas

In Calef Brown's Flamingos on the Roof, mosquitoes wear tuxedoes, dogs sport plaid suits and thunder is a cafe staple. His new collection of poems and paintings creates a carefree world full of alliteration, frivolity and fun.

Quirky Poetry Collection a Salute to Silly Stanzas

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A Children's Classic 'Toots' Back to Bookshelves

To mark the 100th anniversary of author Hardie Gramatky's birth, Penguin Putnam is reissuing a restored version of Little Toot. The children's classic is the tale of a small tugboat that overcomes its fears and learns to grow up.

A Children's Classic 'Toots' Back to Bookshelves

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'Mary Smith' Wakes Up Village Sleepyheads

In the early 20th century, many of England's workers awoke to the tap, tap, tap of their town's "knocker-up." In her children's book Mary Smith, Andrea U'Ren follows a day in the life of a knocker-up armed with a pea shooter.

'Mary Smith' Wakes Up Village Sleepyheads

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A Cat's Tale Hits Home in 'Nini, Here and There'

The new children's book Nini, Here and There, by Anita Lobel, explores the value of home through the eyes of a family member who is sometimes underfoot, but not overlooked. Nini, the striped tabby cat, fears she'll be left behind when her family goes on a trip.

A Cat's Tale Hits Home in 'Nini, Here and There'

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Books for Kids, for Every Winter Holiday

Children's author Daniel Pinkwater and Scott Simon read The Secret Science Project that ALMOST Ate the School by Judy Sierra and Stephen Gammel. Pinkwater also offers a list of books to give, get or simply read and enjoy this winter.

Books for Kids, for Every Winter Holiday

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'The Neddiad': A Hollywood Adventure for Kids

Daniel Pinkwater's new book for children, The Neddiad, won't be in bookstores until next April, but you can check it out now. This past August, Pinkwater began revealing the book online; a new chapter is published every Tuesday.

'The Neddiad': A Hollywood Adventure for Kids

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A Nose for Adventure in 'Mr. Blewitt'

Daniel Pinkwater and Scott Simon read from a new book for children called Mr. Blewitt's Nose. Written and illustrated by Alastair Taylor, the book follows the adventures of Primrose Pumpkin and her smelly dog Dirk as they try to find the owner of a lost schnozz.

A Nose for Adventure in 'Mr. Blewitt'

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'Stories for Your Dog,' a Lulu of a Read

Daniel Pinkwater and Scott Simon join cunning canine Lulu to discuss Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog. Lulu helps narrate Sara Swan Miller's book for kids, charmingly illustrated by True Kelley.

'Stories for Your Dog,' a Lulu of a Read

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Crocodile Laughs in 'Guji Guji'

The illustrated children's book Guji Guji is a modern-day ugly duckling story with a reptilian twist: the title character is a crocodile raised among a family of ducks. Daniel Pinkwater and NPR's Scott Simon read from the book.

Crocodile Laughs in 'Guji Guji'

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Mooses Star in Arlo Guthrie Kids' Book

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Weekend Edition ambassador to the world of kiddie literature, Daniel Pinkwater, about a book written by Arlo Guthrie and illustrated by Alice M. Brock (of Alice's Restaurant fame). The book is called Mooses Come Walking.

Mooses Star in Arlo Guthrie Kids' Book

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Lear's Poems Illustrated in 'Pelican Chorus'

A lively new book for children who aren't averse to a bit of verse, The Pelican Chorus and Other Nonsense features the poems of Edward Lear and the illustrations of Fred Marcellino. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and children's literature aficionado Daniel Pinkwater.

Lear's Poems Illustrated in 'Pelican Chorus'

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A Centennial Tribute to Dr. Seuss

Daniel Pinkwater, champion of children's literature for Weekend Edition, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Theodore Giesel, a.k.a Dr. Seuss. Pinkwater reads an excerpt from the very first Seuss book: And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street.

A Centennial Tribute to Dr. Seuss

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