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Happy Book Birthday to KINDNESS by Kirrily Lowe

Happy Book Birthday!

Happy Book Birthday To Kindness by Kirrily Lowe! Title:Kindness Author: Kirrily Lowe Illustrator: Henry Smith Publisher: Wombat Books Release Date: June 1, 2016 Format: Hardcover, 32 pages Summary:‘Like streams of water in a dry land, is the gift of kindness in my hand.’

In Kindness a little girl learns about the greatest gift of all. Kindness is something she wants to keep but on her journey, she realises kindness is something you have to give away. ...

Picture Books At The Library 64

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.)

As Elliot moves from one foster home to another, his visits with his real parents leave him anxious and conflicted about where he wants to be.

A young brother and sister spend an afternoon imagining great adventures together.

Making friends is h...

“5 Tips for Writing Fact-Based Picture Book Fiction” by Pamela Love

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5 Tips for Writing Fact-Based Picture Book Fiction

by Pamela Love

What do I mean by fact-based fiction? While obviously it’s not a “Once upon a time” fairy tale, I’m referring to something more specific. Unlike non-fiction, fact-based fiction uses story as the basis for relating information. It opens a window onto a different time or place. It allows a child to see an animal or person living his or her life. While staying true to the facts, it may include s...

Picture Books At The Library 63

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.)

While exploring the wilds of the kitchen, Buddy and Earl see wondrous sights, make delicious discoveries and even encounter a couple of unusual monsters.

One summer in Brooklyn during the 1930s, a young hearing boy and his deaf parents take a tr...

One Teacher’s Mission To Inspire Her Students Using “The Peddler’s Bed”

Time is running out! Please help these young students by supporting Ms. April Joy Supnet Macadangdang’s project. She’s working hard to provide her students with as much opportunity for learning as possible and to prepare them for bright futures.

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With so many books to choose from, I’m so excited and so moved that she chose mine!

Ms. Macadangdang is an English teacher atLA Academy Arts & Enterprise Charter School inLos Angeles, CA. Her school is located in the...

“Why, Oh Why, Oh Me, Oh My!” by Sonja Anderson

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Why, Oh Why, Oh Me, Oh My!

by Sonja Anderson

Writing a novel: Difficult

Publishing a novel: Difficult

Writing a picture book: Difficult

Publishing a picture book: Nearly IMPOSSIBLE!

That sums up my writing journey to date; I hope yours has been easier! After fifteen years on the publishing trail, my first children’s novel (Sophie’s Quest) was released last summer, and two picture book manuscripts have nearly been published. A third is currently in a round o...

Picture Books At The Library 62

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.)

Three children discover the wonder of words as the landscape around them transforms.

When a boy’s abuela accuses him of being careless with his beloved Bongo, he devises a trap and catches the toy thief red-handed.

Big or small, near or far, we...

Help Wanted: Seeking Picture Book Lovers

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Do you love picture books? Do you enjoytalking or writing about picture books? If so, I Need You!

I need quality PICTURE BOOK RELATED guest articles. Anything picture book related and of value to my blog readers is most welcome. My blog readers are parents, teachers, librarians, writers, picture book enthusiasts, artists, and, of course, kids.

The only compensation I can offer is publication on Frog On A Blog. If you’re a children’s picture book author or illustrator, you a...

The “Put Away Your Phone!” Blog Tour

It seems that everywhere we go, people are on their phones–restaurants, waiting rooms, grocery stores, walking down the street. Smartphones are not bad. They connect us to friends and family. They bring a world of information to our fingertips. They help us in a lot of ways. But often, smartphones don’t allow us to be present in the moment. They distract us from the people, places, and things that are right in front of us. What message are we conveying to our kids when we’re on our phones so...

Picture Books At The Library 61

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.)

Through 20 life lessons, Miss Moon imparts her wisdom on how to raise happy, healthy, well-mannered dogs and humans.

Using die-cut pages, the story explores the shapes and colors of an apple tree through the passing of the seasons.

Little Monkey...