Lauri Fortino's Blog, page 26
September 3, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 162
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.
BIGGER THAN YOU: Dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes discover that cooperation, creativity, and being a good friend make playtime the best time.
BE OUR GUEST!: At the Parker Palm Springs Ho...
August 27, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 161
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.
When Juno returns from a nighttime adventure, she finds a polar bear near the door she left open, and she must summon all her courage to save her boy.
A boy and his family visit the local p...
August 25, 2018
My View Book Review: Hedge Hog!
Title: Hedge Hog! (or Hedgehog!)
Author/Illustrator: Ashlyn Anstee
Publisher/Year: Tundra Books/2018
Back Cover Blurb: It’s Hedgehog’s hedge and he isn’t sharing.
*Review copy provided by Penguin Random House Canada
All of the animals in the garden are preparing for winter. Finding a cozy place to call home for the season, like a burrow, hive, or nest, is at the top of everyone’s list. The animals need shelter in order to survive the coming cold.
The bees, foxes, birds, and groundhogs happ...
August 23, 2018
Random Pic Of Cuteness: Writing Prompt #5
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.
August 20, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 160
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 young girl finds an injured crow and nurses him back to health.
A girl demonstrates how to take care of a dog.
When Kitty learns that her teacher is home sick from school one morning, she...
August 13, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 159
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.
This group is overflowing with gorgeous art!
Two kids explore an abandoned house and imagine who might have lived there.
As twilight falls, some animals come out to graze while others are...
August 12, 2018
Start With The Whys And Improvise! by Damian Synadinos
Do you like to write children’s books? Do you know why? There’s no right or wrong answer. We each have our own reasons. We probably have more than one reason, and our reasons can change depending on what we’re writing.
I like to write picture books for lots of reasons. I love how picture books can represent so many things for kids (and adults): They can be windows to the world, mirrors in which to see oneself, gateways to literacy, tools for together time, mini-museums of art, and generators...
August 6, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 158
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.
Amanda and Bitsy’s friendship may be ruined after they discover their birthday parties are on the same day.
Jim connects each of his found objects–a stone, a key, and a button–to fantastica...
August 5, 2018
Hopping Back Into The Classroom by Alexandria LaFaye
Hey, everyone, it’s almost time for the kids to go back to school! If you’re a parent or a teacher, you already know that, huh? And you probably already know that there are lots of picture books that feature schools. But do you know how to choose the best ones to share?
Multi-published author and educator Alexandria LaFaye stopped by to offer her thoughts on finding the perfect picture books that will help your child navigate a new school year. Be sure to read to the end for a very special gi...
July 30, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 157
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.
The friendship between a boy and a horse blossoms as the seasons pass.
Russell’s family reunion is coming up and he is not looking forward to all of the hugging, hand shaking, and hair tous...
