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May 7, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 145
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.
Since the author is asleep, the illustrator decides to take over writing the story, but she may need some help.
Neighbors and community workers alike work together when Big Tree, their favo...
May 5, 2018
My View Book Review: Microbes by Amy Gallagher
Title: Microbes
Author/Illustrator: Amy Gallagher
Publisher/Year: ThunderStone Books/2017
Back Cover Blurb: Microbes are incredibly tiny organisms; they are so small that millions of them can fit on the head of a pin! These cells, though invisible to the naked eye, are vital to the human race and ecosystem.
Microbes is a nonfiction picture book that introduces kids to six types of microbes: bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, archaea, and protozoa. Each microbe is discussed in its own chapter....
April 30, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 144
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 Morgan has bad dreams and is afraid to go to sleep at night, Nana brings him a plush lion to help him be brave.
While Mr. Noah is building the ark, Mrs. Noah is busy making a very spec...
April 27, 2018
Random Pic Of Cuteness: Writing Prompt #2
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!
This one is in honor of Arbor Day!
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*All photos are available in the public domain or were taken by me, and are free to use and share.
April 23, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 143
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 explores the woods behind her house in search of elusive fairies.
An energetic girl’s activities mimic those of animals, as she stretches like a cat, hangs like a bat, hops lik...
April 16, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 142
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 Busy Creature chomps and chews his way from A-Z. Funny!
When Tough Tug sails to Alaska for the first time, he finds out what being a tug really means. Cute!
When five elephants discover a...
April 2, 2018
New Feature: Random Pics of Cuteness: Writing Prompts
Just for fun, I’ll be 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.
March 26, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 141
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 little girl tries several ways to get rid of the hiccups.
Brothers Charlie and Mouse enjoy a special visit from Grumpy.
With her shadow’s encouragement, a young dancer psychs herself up...
March 19, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 140
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.
On one quiet afternoon, a child and a special friend’s unexpected adventure brings joy and excitement and sights never imagined.
A clever pup ends up in a cozy home and she’ll do anything t...
March 12, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 139
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.
There’s a lot of blue in the covers this week!
Petra believes she is a mountain, but discovers she might be something else entirely.
A guidebook for every big brother or big sister dinosaur...
