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September 30, 2017
Why Does My Picture Book Feel Like A Folktale? It Might Be Folktale-ish!
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Have you written a story that everyone says feels like a folktale but you’re not sure why?
Do you love folktales and want to write a story with a similar feel but you’re not sure where to start?
What exactly is a folktale?
Are picture books with a folktale feel even being published today?
What can you learn by reading traditional folktales that will help you write a folktale-ish picture book for today’s market?
Hop on over to Literally Lynne Marie and My Word Playground where I answer all of...
September 29, 2017
September 25, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 121
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 Mama hears Brooks and Mikey fighting over yet another toy, she takes it away.
A young boy tracks down an elusive ghost in the hidden rooms of a fantastical magic shop.
Bear has made a...
September 22, 2017
Picture Book Personals (52)
September 18, 2017
Returning Soon: Picture Books At The Library
You may have noticed that I haven’t posted a new Picture Books At The Library list is several weeks. The reason I haven’t is because my library was in the process of moving into a brand-new building and no new items, books or media, had been ordered or received for the collection during that time.
But now we are all settled into our beautiful, modern, two-story, built-from-the-ground up, completely new building, and ordering has resumed. Items that had been on hold at our vendors have been a...
September 15, 2017
Picture Book Personals (51)
September 11, 2017
Picture Book Personals (50)
September 10, 2017
My View Book Review: Sayni and the Windowjet Brothers by Garth Laidlaw
Title: Sayni and the Windowjet Brothers
Author/Illustrator: Garth Laidlaw
Publisher/Year: Friesen Press/2016
Back Cover Blurb: Every child’s compass must be made very precisely, and each one is unique.
When children reached the age of ten in the town of Candleton, they began to build their compasses. The compasses were very important, as they helped guide their makers throughout their lives. So when Sayni turned ten, she began to build her compass from bits and pieces she had collected. Som...
September 4, 2017
Magic Kingdom: a children’s magazine
Magic Kingdom is a new children’s magazine independently published by Zenith Publishing. Each boldly illustrated issue features fairy tale stories, crafts, and other fun and educational activities suitable for kids from preschool through elementary school. I would have loved this magazine when I was that age, especially the colorful pictures and the kid-friendly, slightly challenging activities.
“Our magazine is specially designed for little hands and growing minds; it will inspire your kids...
September 3, 2017
New Year=New Beginnings: August’s Winner (plus September’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.
Let’s recap January through August and announce August’s winner!
January’s prize was a copy of my book The Peddler’s Bed.
February’s prize was a...
