Here are the year’s most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor.

Five lines. That is all there is engraved on an unassuming Elkington & Co silver ashtray, one of thousands made in the 1930s.

It's that time of year again -- our annual tabletop gift guide returns with Games, Games, Games, Vol. 7. From family-friendly ...

Disney California Adventure Park may not have the extensive history or number of attractions as Disneyland, but it has ...

Since I am 68 and David ten years older, there are moments when admittedly I feel a bit queasy about using the term. After ...