BUZZ KIDZ NEWS

Babar Turns 75: "Yahoo! News tells us that Babar, elephant hero of children's books, turns 75 this year. The article is wonderful and ends with this: 'Children of an age to appreciate Babar, that's to say between two and seven years, haven't changed that much even if they sometimes like playing with computers,' de Brunhoff said. That's right! They may enjoy computers, but those kids can and will read books as long as the adults around them make it a priority. Just think of all the great books new and old to share with one another. Makes you want to run right out to your local library, doesn't it?"

World Refugee Day: "June 20th is World Refugee Day. Learn more about Refugees: Refugees and the Law, Refugee Quotes, Refugees and Crimes Against Humanity, Refugee Communities."

American Revolution: "After Britain's expensive victory in the French and Indian War of 1754 - 1763, the crown decided to recoup some of the costs of defending the colonies by taxing the colonists. The colonists were outraged at the tax, but unlike their British counterparts, had no elected representatives in Parliament. 'Taxation without representation is tyranny,' became a battle cry. Each year at this time, we celebrate the colonists' victory and the birth of our nation. Happy Independence Day! . . . Continue reading American Revolution Also from Barbara J. Feldman: Surfing the Net with Kids, Kids Games, Kids Jokes, Coloring Pages."