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July 23, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 156
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.
Every week, Zaida delivers bagels fresh from the bakery to his grandson, but when he falls and must rest for two weeks, who will get the bagels?
A long time ago, before email and texting, m...
July 22, 2018
My View Book Review: Alienated by Sophie Shortland
Title: Alienated
Author/Illustrator: Sophie Shortland
Publisher/Year: ThunderStone Books/2018
Back Cover Blurb: A boy with autism makes a friend who helps him come to terms with the world around him.
A young boy feels isolated and alone. He doesn’t fit in with the kids at school and even has trouble relating to his own family. Everyone seems strange, noisy, and different from him. But one day, he meets a girl who’s very much like him. The two form a special friendship in which there’s no ne...
July 17, 2018
Local Author Showcase: Come Say Hello!
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Stop by the Fayetteville Free Library on Saturday, July 21 to chat with me and a spectacular group of local authors from all over Central New York.
Hope to see you there!
July 16, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 155
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.
While Harry and his baby brother are getting ready for bed, their father is starting work as a conductor on the overnight train from London to Penzance.
Prankster Kaylee tries to trick the...
July 15, 2018
Interview Alert: Airlie Anderson
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Multi-published author/illustrator Airlie Anderson’s latest picture book NEITHER is filled with sweet, adorable characters and lots of glorious color. Is the book super cute? Absolutely! But the story is so much more than that.
Diversity. Acceptance. Belonging. These are the messages, both timeless and timely, shared with readers in this fabulous new book. I love it! And since I’m a fan of Airlie’s other books as well (I especially like CAT’S COLORS), I thought it was the perfect time to fe...
July 11, 2018
Random Pic Of Cuteness: Writing Prompt #4
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.
July 9, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 154
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.
An otter named Randal leaves home to become an elephant. Sweet, funny, and love the art!
Career Day is approaching, and Annie can’t wait to show the school and her family what she wants t...
July 5, 2018
Interview Alert: Leah Gilbert
I fell in love with this book as soon as I saw the cover. I mean, just look at that llama perched precariously , yet comfortably, on the arm of that sofa. Love!!!
I flipped through the pages and was treated to more gorgeous illustrations featuring that lovable llama. After I read the text, I knew I wanted to learn more about Leah Gilbert the author/illustrator of A COUCH FOR LLAMA, a wonderfully sweet and majorly funny picture book about a caring family, a curious llama, and a brand new couch...
July 2, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 153
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 group of children say goodbye to a beloved pet turtle who has died.
Olive needs some time away from her little brother Will.
Celebrates the milestones and accomplishments of childhood fro...
June 25, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 152
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.
Thief Jack enlists the help of a duck to break into a safe.
Vincent the cat lives on a cargo ship, but he has never had a real home.
A page turns every time you blink, bringing you closer t...
