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May 10, 2018
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: A Sentimental Reflection
As Fernando, Delores and I head out for a special “Muffins with Mom” tea and storytime at a local preschool today, I find myself feeling a little sentimental about my own mom, whose birthday would have been tomorrow. She was … Continue reading →
April 30, 2018
GUEST POST: Zonderkidz Author DENETTE FRETZ with SIX Extension Activities for I WANT YOUR SMILE CROCODILE!
Today I’m delighted to feature SIX AUTHOR-CREATED EXTENSION ACTIVITIES in celebration of the release of Christian picture book author Denette Fretz’s adorable new picture book, I WANT YOUR SMILE, CROCODILE, published by Zonderkidz and illustrated by Jacki Urbanovic. Not only … Continue reading →
April 24, 2018
“Scuffin” or “Mone”: 4 TIPS to TEST the TASTINESS of your STORIES
My daughter loves creating new recipes and one of her favorite strategies in the kitchen is to take a tried-and-true favorite, and then add an unexpected twist. Most of the time her creations are delicious, but tonight, as I’m reminiscing … Continue reading →
April 10, 2018
DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE Blog Tour: FINAL STOP!
“Rain drops on roses and whiskers….” Ahh, I never grow tired of singing “My Favorite Things” from THE SOUND OF MUSIC. And now I’m singing away because I just LOVE the theme of the last and final stop of the … Continue reading →
April 9, 2018
Laura Sassi Interview!
Originally posted on Read. Learn. Repeat.:
Laura Sassi has a passion for telling humorous stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of Goodnight, Ark Hardcover (Zonderkidz, 2014) and Goodnight, Manger (Zonderkidz, 2015), Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse…
Laura Sassi has a passion for telling humorous stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of Goodnight, Ark Hardcover (Zonderkidz, 2014) and Goodnight, Manger (Zonderkidz, 2015), Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse…
GUEST POST with DANNA SMITH: My Journey from Reading Little Golden Books to Writing Them
Finally, spring is in the air! I hear the birds chirping at sunrise. There’s a robin family building a nest in my neighbor’s tree. The cherry blossoms are about to burst. It’s perfect timing to welcome today’s guest blogger, picture book author … Continue reading →
April 6, 2018
DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE Blog Tour: Stop SEVEN
For today’s stop on the DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE blog tour, we have a special treat – a JOINT interview with illustrator Rebecca Gerlings! Joint interviews are extra special because they require extra coordination – especially when … Continue reading →
April 4, 2018
FUN MAIL: Kindergartners Read and Respond to DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE
What a delightful surprise to have this bright pink yarn-bound book arrive via special delivery right to my doorstep (Thank you, Mrs. Timberlake!) from the cute, hardworking kindergartners in Mrs. DeVestern’s classes at the Ben Franklin School in Edison, New … Continue reading →
April 3, 2018
Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse BLOG TOUR: Stop SIX
Interested in learning a bit more about the highs and lows of my writing journey, upcoming projects and more? Need a few words of writerly encouragement? Then, head on over to today’s thoughtful interview at the The Writers’ Rumpus. I’ll … Continue reading →
April 2, 2018
PICTURE BOOK CRAFT: Feathered Fan inspired by DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE!
Thank you, Rebecca Gomez, for creating this fabulous feathered fan craft to go along with DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE. The activity also includes thoughtful suggestions for a “diva-themed” discussion with your child as well as ideas for … Continue reading →
