Picture Books
Back to School Poetry!
Did You See What I Saw? Poems about School By Kay Winters, illustrated by Martha...
It’s a New Year- School-wise!
Welcome in the New Year this September with reading. Someone recently mentioned to me that...
Let Nothing Deter You in Life!
Be Brave in the Face of Adversity, Young Readers! Brave Irene By William Steig The...
The Ultimate Summertime Food! And What Goes Better with a Hot Dog Than Fries on National French Fry Day – July 15th
Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog By Adrienne Sylver; illustrated by Elwood...
“The Tasha Tudor Book of Fairy Tales” by Tasha Tudor
The world today is NOT a fairy tale. But then again, maybe it IS!! Maybe...
A Tribute to the Life Of Iconic Picture Book Author, Eric Carle, Via His “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” That Combines Observations of Nature AND Life Lessons!
Picture book authors are a very special breed. They have a rare gift and special...
“Beat the Drum: Independence Day Has Come” – Poems Selected By Lee Bennett Hopkins; illustrations by Tomie de Paola
In 1977, two of my favorite children's authors came together to do this children's picture...
Happy July 4th!
America the Beautiful: Together We Stand By Katherine Lee Bates In small towns across...
“Emile” by Tomi Ungerer; Learning How to Adapt…Even if You’re an Octopus Named Emile!
With the passing of Tomi Ungerer; one of my very favorite picture book author/illustrators, I've...
Summer is Great for Kids with Feet in the Sand and Hands on a Book!
Summer is here! It signals long, languorous days spent in a variety of pursuits. Perhaps...