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Lauri Fortino

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Lauri Fortino is the 2022 recipient of the Kate Dopirak Craft & Community Award. She is the author of THE PEDDLER'S BED, a children’s picture book illustrated by Bong Redila. She is a freelance writer, a transcriptionist, and a retired library assistant. She shares and celebrates picture books on her site, Frog On A Blog. She enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and their dog Java at their home in Syracuse, NY.

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Average rating: 4.41 · 44 ratings · 14 reviews · 2 distinct works

	The Peddler's Bed by Lauri Fortino (Goodreads Author), Bong Redila (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.40 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Harriet and the Little French Doll by Harriet Whipple, Lauri Fortino (Goodreads Author) (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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How to Christmas by Robin Currie

Hey, picture book authors, do you hope to one day write a Christmas story? I know I do. That’s why I’m super excited to welcome multi-published children’s book author Robin Currie to Frog on a Blog! Robin’s sweet picture book Just Enough Room for Christmas officially launched yesterday. And Robin stopped by today to share “easy steps to writing a holiday picture book.” Let’s hear from Robin

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Lauri Fortino rated a book it was amazing What Happens After? by Diane Namm (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This special picture book gently puts into words what we all feel when we lose a loved one but can't always articulate. I had just lost my beloved dog a few days before I was contacted about reading and reviewing this book. I was hesitant, but I'm gl ...more
Jun 23, 2025 08:36AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of What Happens After? by Diane Namm. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — What Happens After? by Diane Namm <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Lauri Fortino rated a book it was amazing Gilbert and the Ghost by Heather Pierce Stigall (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a really sweet friendship story with a twist at the end that will leave you wondering. The illustrations are fantastic, and I love the way the spooky old house is rendered. Great choice for Halloween or any time!
May 22, 2025 07:37AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Gilbert and the Ghost by Heather Pierce Stigall. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Gilbert and the Ghost by Heather Pierce Stigall <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Lauri Fortino rated a book it was amazing Alphabot Adventures: A Robot ABC Book (ABC Books for Kids Ages 3-5) by Lauren Briére	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Lauri Fortino rated a book it was amazing Vincent: Starry Starry Night by Judith A. Proffer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This dreamily illustrated children's picture book is a lovely ode to Dutch painter/artist Vincent van Gogh. With lively colors and lyrical text, young readers are swept into the world of Vincent van Gogh when he was just a boy--his vision, his artwor ...more
Dec 04, 2024 11:03AM · 1 like · like · see review
Lauri Fortino has read Counting Winter by Nancy White Carlstrom	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Nov 29, 2024 02:20PM · like
Lauri Fortino rated a book really liked it Revony Rhinoceros Starts to Smile: A Lesson in Body Language (Ducky Friends) by Patricia Bardina (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
With an engaging story and charming animal characters, this book teaches young readers about body language, particularly the difference between friendly and unfriendly body language. Revony Rhinoceros meets new friends after she learns that smiling, ...more
Nov 20, 2024 01:53PM · 1 like · like · see review
Lauri Fortino rated a book really liked it Smarty the Brain stories by Brian S Hamilton (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a cute book for kids, separated into 10 mini stories, starring Smarty and his friend Moody, both brains, who learn safety tips for a variety of activities, such as biking, skateboarding, horseback riding, and more, with a focus on protecting ...more
Nov 20, 2024 01:39PM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Smarty the Brain stories by Brian S Hamilton. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Smarty the Brain stories by Brian S Hamilton <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Lauri Fortino rated a book it was amazing Kingdoms of Life by Carly Allen-Fletcher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Lauri Fortino rated a book really liked it Jovi Giraffe Learns To Look by Patricia Bardina (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This cute and colorful picture book, starring adorable animals from Africa, teaches kids the importance of using eye contact when speaking with someone. It would be a useful tool in helping shy kids set aside their insecurities and make eye contact w ...more
Sep 25, 2024 01:00PM · 2 likes · like · see review