For the Kiddies...

This charming quilt depicts a scene from The Root Children, a 1908 German children's book, and took Best in Show at the International Quilt Festival.

Here's a site for free printable book plates for kids.

It's not too soon to be thinking of books to buy as holiday gifts. Check out the New York Times Children's Book Review section... The American Library Association lists books recommended by children's librarians... and Horn Book offers some Holiday High Notes...