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June 10, 2018
Children’s Book Academy Courses
Are you an aspiring children’s book author or illustrator? Are you searching for classes that will help get you started or elevate you to the next level? Then check out the fabulous lineup of classes offered by Mira Reisberg’s Children’s Book Academy. Mira’s got classes on picture books, chapter books, middle grade, self publishing, creating author websites, and much more–all online. And many of her classes are packed full of practical lessons, webinars, video tutorials, and help from indust...
June 7, 2018
A Lemur In The Library: Part Four
A LEMUR IN THE LIBRARY
Part Four
by Lauri Fortino
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The librarian slowly opened the office door and stuck her head out.
The lemur was nowhere in sight.
“What’s taking animal control so long?” she said, as she cautiously stepped out into the library.
She heard a strange shuffling coming from the periodical section, and tiptoed toward the sound.
She froze when she spotted the lemur on top of the magazine rack.
It was stretched out on its back tearing the latest issue of National Geographic to sh...
June 4, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 149
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 an old fountain in their neighborhood is restored, three siblings decide it’s the perfect place to send their goldfish on vacation.
Rescue worries that he’s not up to the task of being...
May 31, 2018
A Lemur In The Library: Part Three
A LEMUR IN THE LIBRARY
Part Three
by Lauri Fortino
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The librarian picked up the vase of orchids at exactly the same time the lemur realized the ficus was not the delicious snack he expected.
It discarded the branch it was holding and sprung down from the synthetic tree in one fluid motion.
Despite the lemur’s nimbleness, the force rocked the six-foot plant and it toppled over, narrowly missing the window.
The crash startled the librarian, causing the vase to slip from her hands and shatter...
May 28, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 148
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.
Wendell imagines what it would be like to have a walrus as a pet.
When a little boy gets a dinosaur costume for his birthday, it opens up a prehistoric world of imagination.
A little elepha...
May 24, 2018
A Lemur In The Library: Part Two
A LEMUR IN THE LIBRARY
Part Two
by Lauri Fortino
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“This is animal control,” said the voice on the other end of the line.
“We have a lemur in the library!” said the librarian. “It’s disturbing our patrons and destroying property. Can you send someone right away?”
“A lemur? I’m not sure we have the right equipment for that, but we’ll swing by.”
“Thanks, and please hurry!”
Meanwhile, the lemur spied a potted plant. Abandoning the half-eaten paperback, it jumped down from the table and sash...
May 21, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 147
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 boy misses his bus and watches other very unusual buses go by until he decides to ride one. Fun!
Scoop the Ice Cream Truck is getting old and fancy new ice cream trucks are moving into...
May 17, 2018
A Lemur In The Library: Part One
A small tale for your enjoyment!
A LEMUR IN THE LIBRARY
Part One
by Lauri Fortino
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“Where did it come from?” asked the librarian.
“Madagascar, I think,” answered the page.
“I meant, how did it get here?”
The page shrugged.
The lemur climbed up the fiction stacks, pulling books off the shelf as it went.
It tore off the corner of James Patterson’s Zoo with its sharp, pointed teeth, but finding it too tough, dropped it to the floor with a thud.
It leaped from the top of the stack to the nex...
May 14, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 146
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.
Russell and his dad build a tree fort in their new backyard.
While shopping with her two dads, Harriet, who is wearing her penguin costume, gets carried away by a waddle of penguins.
When a...
May 10, 2018
Random Pic Of Cuteness: Writing Prompt #3
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.
