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February 28, 2017
Bye-bye butterflies! By Andrew Larson. Illustrated by Jacqueline Hudone-Verelli. Book Review.
Charlie, a preschool child watches as numerous butterflies soar above the rooftop of the local school. He sees many hands waving goodbye and hears children calling out, “Bye-bye butterflies.” One child looks down at Charlie and his father and waves. This event remains a mystery to Charlie until he attends school himself. He discovers that each … Continue reading Bye-bye butterflies! By Andrew Larson. Illustrated by Jacqueline Hudone-Verelli. Book Review.
February 27, 2017
Trapped! – The Secret Drawer written by Nancy Gee. Illustrated by Raye Ann Saunoris. Book Review.
Click here to buy the Secret Drawer This children’s picture book is based on a true event in the author’s life. A flying squirrel was trapped inside a dresser drawer while the family’s cat stalked it. The story unfolds in such a way that we feel the poor little squirrel is doomed. It is a … Continue reading Trapped! – The Secret Drawer written by Nancy Gee. Illustrated by Raye Ann Saunoris. Book Review.
February 26, 2017
What’s That Smell? Recycled Sundays.
David Suzuki once said that research indicates females have a higher developed sense of smell than men. I could have told you that. Most wives could have told you that. Take Patty for example. She came home to a smell of gasoline in her house. Since she couldn’t track down the source, she phoned the … Continue reading What’s That Smell? Recycled Sundays.
February 25, 2017
Finding the Truth Can Be Life Threatening: Something Stinks by Gail Hedrick. Book Review.
Click here to buy Something Stinks! Something Stinks has received the Outstanding Science Trade Book award. With awards being given out left, right, and center, it is refreshing to see a book that has definitely earned its accolade. It is a fiction book, but the reader learns a great deal about water pollution, especially with regard to … Continue reading Finding the Truth Can Be Life Threatening: Something Stinks by Gail Hedrick. Book Review.
February 24, 2017
Look Out For Barb! – Jump! By Guy Porfirio. Book Review.
Click on the cover to buy a copy of Jump! This is Guy Porfirio’s first book as both writer and illustrator. As soon as you open the book it is apparent that Porfirio has a talent for remarkable illustrations. The double page spread on the inside cover is a collection of pencil sketches probably … Continue reading Look Out For Barb! – Jump! By Guy Porfirio. Book Review.
February 23, 2017
Little Free Library Update
Those of you who have sent me books fore review know that they go into my Little Free Library for my neighbours to enjoy. (If you would like information on this, go to https://bferrante.wordpress.com/2016/...) Unfortunately, in one of those typical northern Ontario winter events, the temperature went from-5C to -33C within a day and made … Continue reading Little Free Library Update
February 22, 2017
The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson. Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb. Book review.
This very simple story shows a little girl learning how to make paper dolls from her mother. Each doll is named and unique. They are not perfect. For example, Jim has two noses. But they dance, jump, sing, and run away from a dinosaur. The little girl takes them on adventure after adventure until a … Continue reading The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson. Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb. Book review.
Can Silence Save Yesterday? – Illustrator Carl Angel Three Random Questions Interview
Carl Angel is a visual artist who does commercial illustration and children’s books illustration. He also creates paintings exploring personal themes. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Carl. What is your latest book about? Carl Angel: The Girl Who Saved Yesterday is about a girl named Silence, who is sent by the trees to save Yesterday. She doesn’t know what … Continue reading Can Silence Save Yesterday? – Illustrator Carl Angel Three Random Questions Interview
February 21, 2017
The Three Little Pigs are Rescued
I have a new video for kids. This original version of the Three Little Pigs helps children develop compassion for animals. It is told using Legos, K’nex, illustration and graphics. I’ve learned a lot making this rather long feature composed of 356 frames. About 100 are partial repeats in one way or another. I have ideas … Continue reading The Three Little Pigs are Rescued
February 20, 2017
The Dog Who Made Exploration Possible – The Miracle Dogs of Portugal by Tracey Aiello. Illustrated by Kent Barnes. Book Review.
Click here to buy The Miracle Dogs of Portugal Everyone knows Christopher Columbus but how many people know the true father of exploration, Henry the Navigator. This book details Henry’s relationship with the ocean as a child. He believes the sea is his friend and calls to him. During a storm, he slips away from his … Continue reading The Dog Who Made Exploration Possible – The Miracle Dogs of Portugal by Tracey Aiello. Illustrated by Kent Barnes. Book Review.
