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The Frog Princess

Why does the frog want the princess to share her dinner and let her sleep over? Maybe she just wants a friend. Can a frog and a princess become BFFs? Advertisements

Tyrannosaurus Drip by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts. Book Review.

 buy link Tyrannosaurus Drip This is a prehistoric version of the Ugly Duckling. When the duckbilled dinosaurs egg is accidentally mixed in with the eggs in a tyrannosaurus’s nest, the duckbilled is raised as one of their own. He is mocked by the family for looking weak and having a mouth like a beak. He … Continue reading Tyrannosaurus Drip by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts. Book Review.

Jurassic Dinosaurs – Recyled Sundays

Oh, those “terrible lizards.” They have captured our imaginations and our nightmares since O.C. Marsh and E.D. Cope uncovered 126 new species of dinosaurs. We’ve been awed by them in the Lost World, shuddered at their ferocious battles in One Million B. C. (actually an iguana and a baby alligator), and loved them as orphans … Continue reading Jurassic Dinosaurs – Recyled Sundays

Smoot A Rebellious Shadow by Michelle Cuevas. Illustrated by Sydney Smith. Book Review.

Smoot, a shadow, is tired of the boring, depressing existence he is trapped in and breaks away from the boy who never laughs, leaps, or does anything wild. Free at last, Smoot skips in the park, rides the merry-go-round, climbs a tree and engages fully with the world. His actions inspire others shadows to also … Continue reading Smoot A Rebellious Shadow by Michelle Cuevas. Illustrated by Sydney Smith. Book Review.

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

Check out my new video for preschool and kindergarten children. Find the ladybug hiding in each beautiful garden as a modern variation of Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary plays. Bonnie Ferrante: Books For All Ages Advertisements

Rejections – Recycled Sundays

A fellow writer was asked which magazine ran her articles and stories. “Oh, I write mostly for rejections,” she joked. The inquirer responded seriously, “I don’t think I’ve read that one.” None of us have. That’s the problem. With the increase of multimedia entertainment, and the spiraling cost of books, publishers are far less likely … Continue reading Rejections – Recycled Sundays

Changing Focus

Since I’m finding it difficult to complete my own work, I’m going to focus on completing and publishing my novels and picture books in progress. I am going to post only once or twice a week for the next while. The project I am in the process of uploading to Amazon is a new picture book … Continue reading Changing Focus

A Poppy is To Remember by Heather Patterson. Illustrated by Ron Lightburn. Book Review.

This little Canadian book is a suitable introduction for very young children into World War One and the use of the poppy for Remembrance Day. The references to death are subtle but the child understands that war is terrible and takes many away from their families. It also reminds us to remember the wives and … Continue reading A Poppy is To Remember by Heather Patterson. Illustrated by Ron Lightburn. Book Review.

An Attitude of Gratitude Creates Happiness

The second edition of Rayne Shines is now published. The characters are people instead of frogs and the text has been tightened. Here are the first few pages. Rayne is bored with life, until a new family moves in next door. Why do they look so happy? Rayne wants to know their secret. Rayne Shines … Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Creates Happiness

The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson. Illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

You may misinterpret the title of this wonderful picture book. I thought it had to do with intelligence but it actually means stylish or well-dressed. I see others made the same mistake since the title has been changed to “Spiffiest.” George is a giant who wears the same pair of old brown sandals in the … Continue reading The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson. Illustrated by Axel Scheffler.