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Splashing In The Reading Tub

I’m extremely pleased to share that I’ve been interviewed by Terry Doherty atThe Reading Tub. The Reading Tub is avolunteer-run, non-profit literacy organization.

“The Reading Tub collects and distributes books to at-risk readers, whether it is a child with no books at home or a teacher building a classroom library for her struggling students.”

Please click HEREto read my Author Showcase interview. And to read a special bonus interview that’s been posted to The Reading Tub’s Family Bookshelf...

Picture Book Personals (3)

Picture Book Personals

Boy seeks three portly bakers with giant pitcher of milk to help make morning cake.

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 Personalsis…

Curious George

I bet you got it right!

Mr. Love & Mrs. You and Their Wonderful Planet by Martin Small (Kickstarter Campaign)

I’m Martin Small and I’ve recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for my book Mr. Love and Mrs. You & Their Wonderful Planet – in this story, we’ll visit candy floss hill, we’ll see the marshmallow trees, the lollipop fields and the love heart moon! I would love to tell you a bit more about it and my motivation behind writing it.

I made this book because I wanted to say “love you” to my boy at night-time – I needed the book to be wacky, colourful and bold – something different from other il...

Picture Books At The Library 81

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.)

A steamship makes a journey across time from luxury and exclusivity to stewardship and inclusion.

Six little ninjas sneak into Dojo Daycare to surprise their master on his birthday.

No hair is too unruly for Maxwell the monkey barber. Whether hi...

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Picture Book Personals (2)

Picture Book Personals

Inquisitive monkey seeks hat-wearing companion to sail across ocean to new life filled with adventure.

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…

Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present

Did you get it right?

Picture Books At The Library 80

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.)

Goon is the monster hiding in Gabe’s closet, but the trouble is he is a lot more afraid of children than Gabe is afraid of monsters.

Wally the sheep does not want to get the haircut he really needs, even after all the other farm animals get new...

You Might Be A Writer If…

Picture Book Personals (1)

Picture Book Personals

Little girl seeks rabbit to help find colorful present for mother’s birthday.

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.

Teddy’s Last Christmas Kickstarter Campaign by Christina Jackson

The first book my mother read to me was The Three Little Pigs.

I remember, and will never forget, cuddling up next to her as she played the Big Bad Wolf, attempting to blow down a brick house. Or the softness of her voice as she shared a story with me. So was born my love of children’s books and the stories they share with us. Something I in turn wish to share with you.~Christina Jackson

If you would like to support Christina Jackson’s Kickstarter campaign and help her bring her super sweet...