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November 5, 2017
New Year=New Beginnings: October’s Winner (plus November’s prize)
Back in January, I posted about a year-long giveaway called New Year=New Beginnings that I’m offering here on Frog on a Blog–a new prize each month for folks who comment on blog posts. With so much negative energy floating around in the world, I wanted to do something positive to show my gratitude to my followers, fans, and friends for their support.
Yikes! It’s November! Where in the world did the year go? Time flies whether you’re having fun or not, it would seem (though I hope you’ve had s...
November 4, 2017
My View Book Review: Where Is Robin? USA
Title: Where Is Robin? USA
Author: Robin Barone
Illustrator: Robyn Mitchell
Publisher/Year: Diplomat Books/2017
Special Features: Includes a fold-out map of the United States in the back of the book
An enthusiastic young robin packs her bags, says goodbye to her mom, and flies off to see as much of the country as she can. She begins her journey in Pennsylvania. From there she goes to Washington D.C., Tennessee, Florida, and Louisiana, before heading west to Texas, Arizona, California, and W...
October 30, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 126
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 getting ready for a bath one evening, a little boy gets stuck in his clothes.
A boy promises his friend, an elderly lady, that one day he will fix up her old house. Love the use of co...
October 23, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 125
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 celebration of the many tender, madcap ways we love one another.
When the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma’s house, it’s clear that the house is much too smal...
October 16, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 124
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.
Napoleon the chameleon tries to make friends with the animals that live near him in the jungle, but has a hard time being seen.
A young child realizes the connection between the natural wor...
October 15, 2017
My View Book Review: Lucky To Live In New York by Kate B. Jerome
Title: Lucky to Live in New York
Author: Kate B. Jerome
Illustrator: Roger Radtke
Publisher/Year: Arcadia Kids/2017
Series: Read Together/Do Together
New York is home–and I think quite a lot that I’m lucky to live in this wonderful spot.
The first line sets the tone for the rest of the book. Lucky to Live in New York isn’t a traditional picture book. It’s a fun, rhyming memory book with bright, colorful, lively illustrations depicting a fox family, diverse children, animals, and more. The...
October 9, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 123
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 toddler enjoys the range of sounds he hears as his busy day comes to an end.
Uni the unicorn brings a little girl to meet the other unicorns so that they’ll finally believe.
When a myster...
October 4, 2017
Interview Alert: Henry Herz
Did you know that September 19 was International Talk Like A Pirate Day? You didn’t? Well, I’ll bet today’s interviewee, multi-published author Henry Herz, knew. His latest picture book, Cap’n Rex & His Clever Crew, published August 1, is overflowing with pirate pizzazz and dinosaur daring.
Let’s find out more about Henry Herz and Cap’n Rex, and a bit about his two sons, too, who’ve helped Henry create four indie-published children’s books!
We don’t often hear about authors working with...
October 2, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 122
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 book for every taste in this batch!
A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school.
A group of kids finds a way to enjoy the day, rain or shine, ind...
October 1, 2017
New Year=New Beginnings: September’s Winner (plus October’s prize)
Back in January, I posted about a year-long giveaway called New Year=New Beginnings that I’m offering here on Frog on a Blog–a new prize each month for folks who comment on blog posts. With so much negative energy floating around in the world, I wanted to do something positive to show my gratitude to my followers, fans, and friends for their support.
I cannot believe how quickly this year has passed. It’s October! The holidays are right around the corner! Time is moving too fast for me these...
