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January 8, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 132
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 girl loses her favorite doll on the way to her grandma’s house, but it’s returned to her by someone special. Beautiful illustrations!
A little girl’s pet turtle sets off to find a gift fo...
January 5, 2018
New Year=New Beginnings: December’s Winner
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Happy New Year, everyone! Today I announce the final winner in my year-long blog giveaway, a giveaway in which I endeavored to show my gratitude to my followers, fans, and friends for their support by spreading a bit of positivity in what seems, at times, an overwhelmingly negative world. When I started New Year=New Beginnings last January, I never dreamed the year would fly by in the blink of an eye. But here we are, in a brand new year! As I bring 2017’s giveaway to a close, my hope is tha...
January 1, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 131
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.
Engrossed in a book, Henry decides to ignore the school bell, which sets off a chain reaction.
A young pirate sets off alone to prove she’s a good pirate, and to make amends for a mistake.
...December 26, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 130
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 stranded wolf cub is rescued and raised by a loving polar bear. Sweet!
Two baby elephants are captured and sent away to perform at a circus.
When a giant chicken shows up in her kitchen,...
December 23, 2017
Once Upon a Time…in History….by Lisa Olson
“It’s easy to get sucked up into the enormity of life and not think you could ever make a difference. That’s what I like all my books to say. YOU ARE IMPORTANT!!!” ~Lisa Olson
I love this quote by Lisa Gammon Olson, author of the American Herstory series! Lisa contacted me recently about her picture book series and I could tell (even through e-mail correspondence) that she’s very passionate about what she wants young readers to take away from her books. I asked Lisa to tell us more a...
December 18, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 129
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 boy and his mother go in search of the moon on a walk through the city.
During a skink hunt with Papa, little monster wonders if Papa loves the swamp more than he love him. Clever...
December 16, 2017
Interview Alert: Katey Howes
I am so excited to share this interview with fellow Ripple Grove Press children’s author Katey Howes! Katey’s debut picture book Grandmother Thorn released this past summer and has received many wonderful reviews. I don’t remember where in the kidlitosphere Katey and I first met, but I do remember sending her a message and spellcheck changing her name to matey. I’d like to think we’ve been kidlit “mates” ever since. 
December 11, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 128
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 unusual young girl who lives alone in the woods sets off in search of a bedtime story.
Wolf meets a little girl, but instead of gobbling her up, he decides he wants to be friends.
A feat...
December 9, 2017
All I Want For Christmas Is… Forgiveness For My Shameless Self Promotion
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I very rarely ask folks (because I feel funny about it) to review my book on sites such as Amazon or Goodreads. But it’s come to my attention recently that having 50 or more reviews on Amazon helps a book’s visibility in Amazon’s search engines (who knew!).
It makes sense that reviews help promote the sales of a book, and certainly, the more reviews the better. So this holiday season, I’m asking you, my friends, fans, and blog followers, if you have a free moment or two, to please leave an h...
December 4, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 127
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 duck and a mouse happily take up residence in a wolf’s belly.
Bruce’s house is getting too crowded, so he decides to move.
Max the kitten and his new friend bird help each other learn how...
