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April 14, 2017
Picture Book Personals (31)
April 10, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 103
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.
Triangle plays a sneaky trick on his friend Square, but it’s Square who gets the last laugh.
For an anywhere farm, all that you need is soil, sunshine, water, a seed, and you.
When one litt...
April 8, 2017
Donating Character-Developing, Idea-Generating, World-Building Books: The Beginning by Rhonda McCormack
Love this post over at Nerdy Book Club about donating books!
In the mid-1970s, my older sister convinced my parents to buy me a monthly subscription to the Dr. Seuss Beginning Reader club. When a book arrived, we’d crack the spine and turn the pages, lingering over the rhymes, humor, and art. As the 70s gave way to the 80s, my sister invited me to read MADMagazine with her. We’d lie on her bed, quietly leafing through the magazine until we’d smirk or laugh at a punch line. The...
April 7, 2017
Picture Book Personals (30)
April 2, 2017
5 Ways to Make Storytime the Best Time Ever by Susan Day
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Please welcome author, literacy advocate, blogger, and dog lover, Susan Day, to Frog on a Blog. On her blog, Astro’s Adventures Book Club, Susan has made it her mission to help grandparents create lasting memories by showing them how to share the wonders of reading with their grandchildren.
Today, Susan stopped by to share tips on making storytime an extra special time for both reader and listener.
5 Ways to Make Storytime the Best Time Everby Susan Day
Have you ever been riveted to your c...
April 1, 2017
March’s Winner (plus April’s Prize)!
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.
January’s prize was a copy of my book The Peddler’s Bed.
February’s prize was an adorable plushie Curious George.
March’s prize was a set of Pilot’s...
March 31, 2017
Picture Book Personals (29)
March 29, 2017
Interview Alert: Abraham Schroeder
It is my extreme pleasure to share an interview with author, artist, father, and all-around super guy, Abraham Schroeder. Abraham is the author of Ripple Grove Press’s first book, The Gentleman Bat, which was published in 2014. I had the honor of being one of the first reviewers of the book right here on Frog on a Blog. (Take a moment to read the review HERE.) Abraham is also a talented artist with an eclectic style and a unique body of work.
I have no idea why it took me so long to ask Abr...
March 27, 2017
Picture Books At The Library 102
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.
Priscilla loves gorillas for many reasons, but especially because they always get their way.
Pignatius the pig makes his way into the palace and into the prince’s room where he tries on the...
