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October 29, 2016
Interview Alert: MaryAnn Sundby
Please help mewelcome author MaryAnn Sundby to Frog on a Blog! She’s the newest member ofthe Ripple Grove Press family. Her debut picture book Monday Is Wash Day, which was illustrated by Tessa Blackham, is available now. Let’s get to know MaryAnn a little bit. Read on!
MaryAnn, what inspired you to write your debut picture book Monday Is Wash Day? Do you have a personal connection to the message of the story?
People often say “write about what you know”. Monday is Wash Day is based on my e...
October 28, 2016
Picture Book Personals (7)
Picture Book Personals
Duck couple seeks place to raise eight ducklings away from foxes and turtles.
What Classic Picture Book Am I?
Leave your best guess in the comments below. Find out the answer when the next Picture Book Personals is posted.
And the answer to last week’s Picture Book Personals is…
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
If you got it right, great job!
October 26, 2016
Readilearn: Early Childhood Teaching Resources
Have you checked out Norah Colvin’s Readilearn yet?Readilearn offers quality early childhood teaching resources for busy teachers on the subjects of literacy, mathematics, science, history, and much more. These fun, interactive resources are designed for use with children ages5 to 7. Norah has over forty years of teaching experience and she’s poured it all into her fantastic site.
Here’s a sampling of what you’ll discover on Readilearn:
interactive stories and lessons estories open-ended pr...October 24, 2016
Picture Books At The Library 85
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 dragon resists the urge to eat the animals that approach his cave.
When Shirley’s gingerbread treat leaps out of her lunchbox, a wild chase ensues through the neighborhoods of San Franci...
October 22, 2016
Pleased As Pumpkin Punch
I’m pleased as pumpkin punch to guest post over at Operation Awesome today! Click HERE to read all about Tending Your Story Garden.
October 21, 2016
Picture Book Personals (6)
Picture Book Personals
Donkey seeks magical stone to provide protection from hungry lion.
What Classic Picture Book Am I?
Leave your best guess in the comments below. Find out the answer when the next Picture Book Personals is posted.
And the answer to last week’s Picture Book Personals is…
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
I bet you knew that one!
October 17, 2016
Picture Books At The Library 84
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.)
Peek into the moonlit world of deer, rabbits, and other woodland creatures as they get ready for a good night.
From cave drawings to the invention of the printing press and beyond, discover how a story has been told in many different ways from t...
October 14, 2016
Picture Book Personals (5)
Picture Book Personals
Man with old steam shovel seeks job digging cellar for new town hall.
What Classic Picture Book Am I?
Leave your best guess in the comments below. Find out the answer when the next Picture Book Personals is posted.
And the answer to last week’s Picture Book Personals is…
Little Fur Family
Do you remember it now?
October 10, 2016
Picture Books At The Library 83
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.)
Little Duck doesn’t know the first thing about getting ready for a party–it’s her first one.
For Owl, nighttime is the time to play, but all of his friends are sleepy.
Duck decides to drive the tractor into town, and the other barnyard animals g...
October 9, 2016
I’m Honored to be the October Featured Author for Julie Hedlund’s 12 x 12!
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I am honored to be the Featured Author for the month of October on Julie Hedlund’s 12 x 12 blog!
If you’re a picture book author or illustrator, I highly recommend joining the 12 x 12 Challenge. 12 x 12 stands for 12 picture books in 12 months. In other words, members are encouraged to write 12 picture book drafts, 1 per month, for an entire year. But there’s much more to it than that. 12 x 12 offers resources, webinars, a member forum, exclusive submissi...
