Let Nothing Deter You in Life!

Be Brave in the Face of Adversity, Young Readers! Brave Irene By William Steig The hot summer weather we are experiencing now, cannot compare to the driving snow and howling winds from the past winter’s snow storms. It also put me in mind of one of my favorite picture book authors, and conjured up scenes…

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Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic

When Everybody Wore a Hat By William Steig   I confess I had never heard of this title by one of my favorite picture book authors. William Steig, former illustrator for the “New Yorker” who did not start his picture book career till he was in his sixties, is a sure reminder for all those…

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