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May 29, 2019
Show Me How! with Vivian Kirkfield and Sweet Dreams, Sarah
Folks, we’re back with another wonderful Show Me How! post from kidlit author and friend Vivian Kirkfield. This post is number three in Vivian’s three-part Frog on a Blog series, in which she shares a summary of one of her picture books, followed by a Positive Parental Participation Note, then a craft, and finally, a recipe, just like she does in her book Show Me How! Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem Through Reading, Crafting and Cooking. (For more information about Show Me How! and to read m...
May 27, 2019
Random Pic Of Cuteness: Writing Prompt #11
Just for fun, I’m sharing–at random–cute photos to inspire your picture book writing. Perhaps a picture will spark an idea for a character, setting, or even an entire story. Have fun!
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*All photos are available in the public domain (or were taken by me), and are free to use and share.
May 22, 2019
Show Me How! with Vivian Kirkfield and Four Otters Toboggan
Yay! Kidlit author and friend Vivian Kirkfield is back for part two in her three-part series of Show Me How! posts right here on Frog on a Blog. Last week, she featured her picture book Pippa’s Passover Plate. Vivian shared a summary of the book, followed by a Positive Parental Participation Note, then a craft, and finally, a recipe, just like she does in her book Show Me How! Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem Through Reading, Crafting and Cooking. (For more information about Show Me How! and...
May 20, 2019
Picture Books At The Library 187
I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.
QUEENIE QUAIL CAN’T KEEP UP: When Queenie’s watchful eye spots a cat in the grass, she rescues her family from danger and teaches them the value of slowing down.
MAYBE TOMORROW: Optimistic...
May 15, 2019
Show Me How! with Vivian Kirkfield and Pippa’s Passover Plate
I’m so excited to feature kidlit author and friend Vivian Kirkfield on Frog on a Blog! When my book The Peddler’s Bed came out a few years ago, Vivian was one of the first bloggers to host me on her fantastic site Picture Books Help Kids Soar . I couldn’t wait to return the favor! And now I’m overjoyed to finally have the chance!
In a series of three posts in three successive weeks, Vivian will offer craft and cooking activities that parents and children can do together after reading one of...
May 13, 2019
Picture Books At The Library 186
I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.
POETREE: Sylvia loves poetry, and even leaves a poem tied to a tree, but she’s surprised when the tree writes back.
I DO NOT LIKE BOOKS ANYMORE: Natalie is excited about reading on her own,...
May 12, 2019
The Whimsical World Of Bilingual Books by Derek Taylor Kent
Please welcome back to Frog on a Blog, author, screenwriter, performer and director Derek Taylor Kent. You may remember Derek’s last visit when he shared “The Mystery of the Picture Book” along with his first El Perro book El Perro con Sombrero: A Bilingual Doggy Tale. (Read that article along with my review of his fabulous book by clicking HERE.)
Derek and his wife author Sheri Fink are the founders of Whimsical World, an empowering children’s brand that publishes books and produces whims...
May 11, 2019
8 Fun (and Easy) Origami Bookmarks For Young Readers
Fact: Kids who love books, love bookmarks! Whenever we put a stack of bookmarks out at the library, they’re gone super quick. (Grownups love them too! I have a small collection myself.) There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of your book, and then being called to dinner, or told it’s time to go. Bookmarks give a child peace of mind that they can pick up right where they left off when they return.
[image error]Bee and Flower origami bookmarks (photo property of Personal Creations)
Fact: Kids also...
May 6, 2019
Picture Books At The Library 185
I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.
MUSIC FOR MISTER MOON: All Harriet wants to do is play her cello by herself, but when she throws a teacup out the window to chase away a noisy owl, she accidentally knocks the moon out of t...
May 3, 2019
Happy Book Birthday to GREETINGS! by Raven Howell!
Do you have a children’s picture book coming out soon? I’d love to wish it a Happy Book Birthday here o...
