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July 21, 2017
Picture Book Personals (45)
July 17, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 117
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.
Fabulous mix of artistic talent in this bunch!!!
Little Excavator wants to do what the big trucks do, but he’s too small.
A prim and proper mouse tries to convince the reader that nothing i...
July 14, 2017
Picture Book Personals (44)
July 12, 2017
My View Book Review: The Toothless Puppy by Karen and Ashley Almon
Title: The Toothless Puppy: A Tale of Differences
Author(s): Karen Almon, Ashley Almon
Illustrator: Agung Nurhidayat
Publisher/Year: Dog Haus Publishing/2016
Back cover blurb: When Campbell discovers she’s not like other dogs, she goes sniffing for answers.
Like most puppies, Campbell is energetic, playful, and happy. But one day, she discovers she is missing a tooth. Right away, her mind swirls with questions: Did I lose my tooth? If I find it, can I put it back? Why can’t I be like the ot...
July 10, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 116
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.
Two mice each claim the boulder, until someone bigger intervenes.
When Danny’s sister doubts his boast that he can drink the entire sea, he not only proves he was right, he swallows everyth...
July 8, 2017
Shari’s Berries’ 20 Desserts Inspired By Children’s Books
Kid Lit enthusiasts, check out Shari’s Berries’ awesomely clever graphic depicting twenty delicious pairings of beloved children’s books and sweet treats!
Graphic created and owned by Shari’s Berries at http://www.berries.com/. Thanks to Julissa at Shari’s Berries for sharing!
July 7, 2017
Picture Book Personals (43)
July 5, 2017
Halfway Point: New Year=New Beginnings (plus June’s Winner and July’s Prize)
In January of this year, 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 the year is half over already! Where did the time go?! So far, I’ve given away five prizes, January through May, and ha...
July 3, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 115
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 jaguar asks a coati who asks a cockatiel who asks a sloth to wake him up in exactly ten minutes. Will the sloth be able to stay awake that long?
In this fictional story, Amelia Simmons, w...
July 2, 2017
When Your Books Go On A Blog Tour (plus a Giveaway)
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It’s been a while since I’ve participated in a book blog tour. That’s why I’m extra excited to be a part of the amazing Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog tour celebration of her TWO brand new children’s books WHEN YOUR ELEPHANT HAS THE SNIFFLES and WHEN YOUR LION NEEDS A BATH! Take a look at the covers; could they be any cuter?!
I wanted to know how Susanna created her “When Your” series. Her blog tour offered the perfect opportunity to find out! Susanna, the page is yours!
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