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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...
September 1, 2017
Picture Book Personals (49)
August 25, 2017
Picture Book Personals (48)
August 19, 2017
The Writing Room
As a writer with a chronic illness, I spend a lot of time at doctor’s appointments. What that really means is that I spend a lot of time waiting. Anyone who’s ever had to make a trip to the doctor’s office, and I’d guess that’s most of us, has experienced the loss of a huge chunk of time, stolen from the day.
Does this scenario sound familiar? You rush around at home in order to get to your doctor appointment early. You arrive fifteen minutes before your scheduled appointment, your child in...
August 14, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 120
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.
Chirri and Chirra are surprised by the magical world they discover in the tall grass of the meadow.
Twins Dax and Zoe are ready for kindergarten, but, oh no, they’ll be in different classro...
August 7, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 119
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 Lucy’s friend Brock visits, Sparkle is jealous until he discovers he shares Brock’s love of drumming and dancing.
Follow a little girl as she shares all of her favorite things, from th...
