Bonnie Ferrante's Blog, page 58
August 22, 2016
How to Dress a Dragon by Thelma Lynne Godin. Illustrated by Eric Barclay. Book Review.
This 8 x 10 picture book has a cartoonish dragon on the front cover looking at little boy who is holding a giant pair of polka dot underwear. Inside the front cover are various patterns and colors of underwear. That gives you a pretty good idea of what this book is offering. A little boy […]
August 20, 2016
ATTENTION TEACHERS: Sing the Planets ebook release
Announcing the publication of Sing the Planets as an ebook teachers can project onto their screens. It’s easy to teach your class about our solar system using the song and motions explained in this book. You’ll be surprised how quickly they remember the order of the planets and the meanings of their names, as well […]
August 19, 2016
King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bentley and Helen Oxenbury. Book Review.
This is a rhyming book about three little boys who make a castle out of a cardboard box and other found items. They spend the whole day fighting imaginary dragons and beasts. King Jack suggests that they sleep in the fort but Zach’s father comes to get him and then Casper’s mother comes as well. […]
August 16, 2016
Author Cheryl Johnson – Three Random Questions Interview
Bonnie Ferrante: Today I am interviewing Cheryl Johnson who writes picture books. Welcome, Cheryl. Can you use eight words to describe yourself? Cheryl Johnson: This is a difficult question. Ambitious, tenacious, stubborn, productive, optimistic, imaginative, analytical, and talented. Ferrante: Who is Mish and why have you made a series about him? Johnson: I think I […]
Author Q & A: Bonnie Ferrante
Originally posted on novelgossip:
I’m excited to have Bonnie Ferrante on the blog today!? About the Author:? Bonnie was a grad school teacher for thirty three years, and ten of those years also served as the librarian. She lives in Northern Ontario and spends most of her time drawing and writing. Her short stories, newspaper…
I’m excited to have Bonnie Ferrante on the blog today!? About the Author:? Bonnie was a grad school teacher for thirty three years, and ten of those years also served as the librarian. She lives in Northern Ontario and spends most of her time drawing and writing. Her short stories, newspaper…
August 15, 2016
Loveabye Dragon by Barbara Joosse. Illustrated by Randy Cecil. Book Review.
Click here to buy Lovabye Dragon This lyrical book is a story of friendship. “Once there was a girl an all alone girl in her own little bed in her own little room in her own little castle who didn’t have a dragon for a friend.” The lonely little girl cries and her tears trickled […]
August 14, 2016
Nightfall Giveaway
Nightfall (Dawn’s End, #1) by Bonnie Ferrante Betrayed by her fiancé, Nicole Newman has put her love life on hold. She loses herself in fantasy, becoming isolated and despondent. When a voice from the woods identifies himself as the man of her dreams and asks for her help, Nicole is unsure whether he is stalking her […]
August 12, 2016
Oh So Brave Dragon by David Kirk. Book Review.
Click here to buy Oh So Brave Dragon Oh so brave dragon is also not brave at the beginning of this story. In fact, he is a braggart and a bit of a bully. He scares the bunnies, the birds, the bees and all the little creatures of the forest. But, when he does a […]
August 9, 2016
Freelance Writer Tyler Omoth – Three Random Questions Interview
Tyler Omoth is a freelance writer and copywriter who specializes in finding the unique angle for any topic tossed his way. He has published children’s books, sports articles, a craft beer column, reviews, and many ad campaigns. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Tyler. Could you give a short explanation of freelance writing? Tyler Omoth: Certainly. Freelance writing […]
Finally, a Newsletter
This is a copy of my newsletter sent to subscribers. If you would like to receive it in an email, please email me at b.ferrante at tbaytel dot net with the words “subscribe to newsletter” in the subject line. August 8, 2016 It has been quite a while since my last newsletter. My focus […]
