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March 5, 2016
Vivian Kirkfield’s 50 Precious Words
Have you been to children’s author Vivian Kirkfield’s blog Picture Books Help Kids Soar ? If not, get yourself over there and check it out. It’s got lots to offer parents, teachers, librarians, and kids. And if you’re a writer, she’s got you covered too! Right now, she’s offering a writing contest called 50 Precious Words. The challenge is to write a complete story in no more than 50 words–definitely not an easy task. But I gave it a try anyway. So coming in at exactly 50 words, here’s my modes...
February 29, 2016
Picture Books At The Library 51
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.) Rating System: :) Good, :) :) Great, :) :) :) Excellent.Don’t let my ratings keep you from reading a title just because I didn’t give it a smile. You may absolutely love it!
:) :) A hungry hawk is outsmarted by the rabbit he hopes to have as a...
February 27, 2016
My View Book Review: The Year of the Monkey by Oliver Chin
Title: The Year of the Monkey: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
Author: Oliver Chin
Illustrator: Kenji Ono
Publisher/Year: Immedium/2016
Summary: The monkey Max befriends the boy Kai, as well as other animals of the Chinese lunar calendar, and demonstrates the qualities of an adventurous spirit.
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In this 11th book of the Tales from the Chinese Zodiac series, we meet Max, the spirited young son of the Monkey King and Queen. Max is an unwavering bundle of energywith a sparkle in his...
February 24, 2016
One Teacher’s Mission To Inspire Her Students Using “The Peddler’s Bed”
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 inner city of Los Angeles, an area crippled by poverty. Her students are reading below grade level and struggling with the new demands of the Common Core standards. She is working hard to provide as much opportunity for learning and academic achievement as she can for her studen...
February 22, 2016
Picture Books At The Library 50
Wow! I cannot believe this is my 50th Picture Books At The Library post, not counting the special occasionposts. I love sharing the new picture book titles that my library purchases. I hope you all find these lists useful. If you do, please Like the post or leave a comment and I’ll keep them coming. :) :) :) :) :) :)
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 titl...
February 14, 2016
Join Me: Take the #MARCHingBookstoKids Pledge
Yay! I’ve been waiting a whole year to make this pledge. And now that my book is out and March is right around the corner, I can finally do it!
I pledge to donate a copy of my book The Peddler’s Bed to the VNS of Iowa, Storybook project via children’s book author Michelle Eastman’s literacy initiativeMARCHing Books to Kids, which is part of her incredible Picture Book Pass It On (#PBPiO) project,where she shares literacy resources and encourages people to donate books to kids in need.
Here’s...
February 12, 2016
Paying It Forward, Starting In My Own Community
Scene from The Peddler’s Bedillustrated by Bong Redila (Ripple Grove Press, 2015)
Even before my first children’s picture book, The Peddler’s Bed, was published, I knew I wanted to help people. But how? After the book was released, I began to research non-profit organizations that might be a good match. And although there are many extremely worthy causes out there, it didn’t take long to realize that the best match was right here in my own community: The Syracuse Rescue Mission.
Since 188...
February 3, 2016
Interview Alert: Wendy BooydeGraaff
I’m excited to welcome fellow Ripple Grove Press author Wendy BooydeGraaff to Frog on a Blog! Wendy’s debut picture book Salad Pie, which is illustrated by Bryan Langdo, officially releases March 1, but is available for pre-order now! I’ve ordered mine and cannot wait to read it!
I have a special affinity for Ripple Grove Press authors and illustrators and plan to make interviews with these talented people a regular feature hereonTheFrog. Please enjoy learning more about Wendy BooydeGraaff!
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Picture Books At The Library 49
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. Rating System: If I enjoyed just the story, or just the art, I’ve given the book a :) . If I liked both, the book gets two :) :) . If I absolutely loved the book, I’ve given it three :) :) :) . Don’t let my ratings keep you from reading a title ju...
January 26, 2016
Caldecott Quick Thoughts 2016
If you are as intrigued by the selection process as I am, you may be interested in the following link that I originally posted back in 2011:
Everything you ever wanted to know and more about the Caldecott medal and the awards process can be found there at the American Library Association’s e...
