Laura Sassi's Blog, page 41
July 5, 2021
FIVE Traits That Make PICTURE BOOKS Perennial Favorites
Summer time reminds me that I LOVE perennials, those wonderful plants that bloom in my garden, season after season, where they are enjoyed by all, again and again. My favorites include my butterfly bush, the daisies, the echinacea, and black-eyed … Continue reading →
July 2, 2021
SPECIAL VISIT: Little Ewe Travels to Lexington, Virginia
Last week Miss A and I (and Little Ewe and Little Owl too!) made a special trip to Lexington, Virginia, a quaint historic town nestled in the lovely Shenandoah Valley. The week was refreshing and wonderful and extra special because … Continue reading →
June 30, 2021
Join Me for BILINGUAL STORY TIME at the Kenilworth Public Library!
I’m so excited for this event which was originally scheduled for May 2020 but had be canceled because of a certain pesky virus. A special bilingual craft will follow. I’m still working on it, so I can’t show it to … Continue reading →
June 28, 2021
Five Fun Facts about WOOF! THE TRUTH ABOUT DOGS with Author Annette Whipple
Today I’m delighted to have children’s author and animal lover Annette Whipple here to share five fun facts about her newest book WOOF! THE TRUTH ABOUT DOGS published by Reycraft Books. Here’s the official teaser from the publisher’s website: “How do … Continue reading →
June 24, 2021
GUEST POST: Five MORE Tips to Foster a Love of Reading in Little Ones with Picture Book Author MINDY BAKER
On Monday I shared 10 Tips to Foster a Love of Reading in Little Ones. At the end of the post, I invited readers to share other ideas. Picture book author Mindy Baker responded on Instagram with such thoughtful additions that I asked her if she’d be willing to share them with you all today. … … Continue reading →
June 21, 2021
10 TIPS to Foster a LOVE of READING in LITTLE ONES
Make bedtime storytime a nightly ritual. I can think of no better way to associate reading with cozy comfort and love than to snuggle up and read with your child at bedtime. It was a nightly ritual/tradition at our house … Continue reading →
June 17, 2021
¡Muchas Graçias! BILINGUAL AUTHOR VISIT with LOVE IS KIND!
A couple of weeks ago I spent two delightful class periods visiting the first grade Spanish classes at Hillside Avenue School in Cranford, NJ. I popped in virtually, but the classes met in person and what fun it was to be … Continue reading →
June 14, 2021
Celebrate NATIONAL SKUNK DAY with GOODNIGHT ARK (and a QUIZ!)
Did you know that in addition to being Flag Day, June 14th is also National Skunk Day?! And since a pair of the little stinkers play an important role in GOODNIGHT, ARK, I’ve grown especially fond of the species. So now, in celebration of skunks, not just once a year, but every day, here’s a fun quiz … … Continue reading →
June 9, 2021
VIRTUAL STORY TIME: Little Owl visits OKLAHOMA!
In the totally FUN department, about a month ago my lovely publicist at Zonderkidz alerted me that Love Is Kind, Little Ewe and Goodnight Manger had all made the Oklahoma Bestsellers list. Here’s proof: Seizing the moment, I asked my … Continue reading →
June 7, 2021
Write like a…DOG!!!
I love my early morning walks with our sweet cockapoo, Sophie. For me, it’s a chance to get some morning exercise and enjoy the freshness of a brand new day. I often have my camera with me so I can … Continue reading →
