Lauri Fortino's Blog, page 64
May 29, 2015
We Have a Winner!
Michelle Eastman’s Dust Bunny Adoption Kit
A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who commented on and shared the review of author Michelle Eastman’s very special picture bookThe Legend of Dust Bunnies: a fairy’s tale. I wish that you could all win a copy of it, along with one of Michelle’s crazy adorable Dust Bunny Adoption Kits, but I can only choose one winner. And that person (chosen randomly) is…
Karen Lawler! :)Congratulations Karen! Please use the Contact form here on my blog to send me your...
May 25, 2015
Show Me How!: Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem Through Reading, Crafting and Cooking by Vivian Kirkfield
Title: Show Me How!: BuildYour Child’s Self-Esteem Through Reading, Crafting and Cooking
Author: Vivian Kirkfield
Publisher/Year:MoneyPenny Press, Ltd./2010
Back Cover Blurb: Do you want to provide fun-filled, educational activities for your young child? Do you wonder which story to choose to read to your child from the overwhelming number found at libraries and bookstores? Would you like to help your child develop astrongpositive self-image? Here is your complete guide to planning thoseacti...
Picture Books At The Library 16
In my position as a technical processing assistant at the DeWitt Community Library, I catalog a lot of new picture books. Unfortunately, I cannot review them all, but I do read them all and have assigned a :) to my favorites. Finley Frog’s favorite is marked with a 8). Below are a few I’ve cataloged recently. (Whenever possible, summaries have been taken directly from the books.)
:) Jenny is feeling out of sorts.
8) When Peep visits Ducky on a rainy day, the little pals have no trouble findi...
May 22, 2015
Just ONE Week Left To Qualify For “The Legend of Dust Bunnies” Giveaway!
The deadline to win a copy of author Michelle Eastman’s bookThe Legend of Dust Bunnies: a fairy’s tale PLUS one of her super-cute Dust Bunny Adoption kits is fast approaching!
I’ll be choosing a winner at random on Friday, May 29. To qualify, you must leave a comment on the original post (Click here to read and comment on the original post) AND share the original post on social media. (There are handy Facebook, Twitter, reblog, etc. buttons right below the post)
I’ll be posting the winner rig...
May 18, 2015
Feet, Go To Sleep by Barbara Bottner BLOG TOUR (May 12-May 21)
WhenAnastasia Suenput out a call to kid lit bloggers to join ablog tour to help promote Barbara Bottner’s new book,Feet, Go to Sleep,I was happy to jump on board. To ask one of kid lit’smost illustrious authors a question and to host her here on Frog on a Blog was a chance I couldn’t pass up. Barbara Bottner has had a long and varied career in the entertainment industry, including writing for television. So, I was very curious to know how her experience writing for television has influenced...
Picture Books At The Library 15
In my position as a technical processing assistant at the DeWitt Community Library, I catalog a lot of new picture books. Unfortunately, I cannot review them all, but I do read them all and have assigned a :) to my favorites. Finley Frog’s favorite is marked with a 8). Below are a few I’ve cataloged recently. (Whenever possible, summaries have been taken directly from the books.)
:) Baby Henry is ready to talk, but first he must search for the perfect first word.
A successful but unhappy bas...
May 16, 2015
Lauri Fortino: Will Write for Cookies
I’m super pleased to share my very first interview! It’s with the fabulous Vivian Kirkfield at Picture Books Help Kids Soar. Check it out!
Originally posted on Picture Books Help Kids Soar:
WILL WRITE FOR COOKIES
INSIGHT – INFORMATION – INSPIRATION
FOR WRITERS
TODAY’S GUEST
LAURI FORTINO
I’m always talking about the wonderful kid lit community I belong to – filled with incredibly talented and dedicated people. And every day I meet more of them. Recently, I discovered a blog...
May 15, 2015
Perfect Picture Book Friday: The Peddler’s Bed
The Peddler’s Bed received its first review today from extraordinary kid lit blogger Vivian Kirkfield at Picture Books Help Kids Soar!
Originally posted on Picture Books Help Kids Soar:
Today is Perfect Picture Book Friday. If you need more picture book recommendations, please head over to Susanna Leonard Hill’s for more picture book reviews.
And do I have a treat for you!
The author of today’s Perfect Picture Book is going to be here tomorrow as the featured author on Will Writ...
May 11, 2015
Picture Books At The Library 14
In my position as a technical processing assistant at the DeWitt Community Library, I catalog a lot of new picture books. Unfortunately, I cannot review them all, but I do read them all and have assigned a :) to my favorites. Finley Frog’s favorite is marked with a 8). Below are a few I’ve cataloged recently. (Whenever possible, summaries have been taken directly from the books.)
Home might be a house in the country. Or an apartment in the city. Or even a shoe.
:) They play in the woods unti...
Giveaway: The Legend Of Dust Bunnies/Deadline: May 29
Michelle Eastman’s Dust Bunny Adoption Kit
