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November 16, 2018
CNY Literary Festival
The Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville is hosting its 1st CNY Literary Festival on Friday, November 30 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
• Meet more than 30 local authors
• Author readings from select works
• Book signings
• Light refreshments
• Giveaways
Join me for a celebration of local authors and participate in a community experience that encourages the love of reading, writing, and the value of literacy in our community. The event is for all ages, with 38 authors of fiction, narrative non...
November 15, 2018
Random Pic Of Cuteness: Writing Prompt #7
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.
November 5, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 170
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.
GIRAFFE PROBLEMS: A giraffe goes on and on about how awful his neck is until he meets another animal who needs his help.
HOW TO BE A T. REX: When Sal grows up, she’s going to be a Tyrannosa...
November 2, 2018
Laura’s Book Reviews: Catalina and the King’s Wall AND Mela and the Elephant
Please welcome author and teacher (and Frog on a Blog follower) Laura Roettiger! Laura is the author of the forthcoming picture book Aliana Reaches for the Moon. She’s also a mentor for reading and writing at a STEM school in Colorado. She likes to use books in pairs or threes to encourage her students to make connections by comparing and contrasting them.
Today, Laura shares two books that celebrate kindness in very different ways.
I love the idea of reviewing two or more books on the same t...
October 29, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 169
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.
FRANKENBUNNY: After Spencer discovers his big brothers’ stories about Frankenbunny aren’t true, he hatches a plan to teach his brothers a lesson.
HARRISON P. SPADER, PERSONAL SPACE INVADER:...
October 15, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 168
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.
HENRI’S HATS: Henri does not know that his Grand-Papa has gone on grand adventures until he discovers a trunk full of the most amazing hats.
HECTOR’S FAVORITE PLACE: Hector worries about ev...
October 9, 2018
Random Pic Of Cuteness: Writing Prompt #6
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.
October 8, 2018
Picture Books At The library 167
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.
NEON LEON: Leon can’t change color like the other chameleons and longs for a place to blend in.
WE LOVE DINOSAURS: Dinosaurs of all shapes, sizes, and colors are loved by kids.
BULLY: When...
October 1, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 166
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.
ANGEL IN BEIJING: A girl finds a white cat and takes her all over the city of Beijing on her bicycle.
LUCY AND THE STRING: When Lucy sees a string and gives it a yank, she’s surprised by wh...
September 24, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 165
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.
A DOG NAMED DOUG: Doug digs miles underground, then takes a detour through the White House before digging some more. Fun and colorful!
WHEN THE COUSINS CAME: Lila’s cousins do some things d...
