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December 8, 2014
A Review, an Interview, a Giveaway, and a NEW TAB!
Wow-ee! There’s a lot going on today! First since everyone seems to like extension activities, I’ve decided to make finding the extension activities for GOODNIGHT, ARK easier by gathering them together under one new tab (see above). I will be adding new activities periodically, so please … Continue reading →
December 2, 2014
FUN NEWS: GOODNIGHT, ARK is traveling to GERMANY!
A German edition of GOODNIGHT, ARK is in the works. Published by SCM R. Brockhaus, the German title is SCHLAF GUT, NOAH which means “sleep well, Noah”. The German edition will be available January 2015. I can’t wait to receive my copy and have my husband … Continue reading →
December 1, 2014
THE RIVER: Thoughts on Writing as Reflection versus Replication
It was one of those crisp November days we get here in New Jersey and the reflection in the river was amazing – so detailed it seemed I could see each leaf still dangling from the trees lining the other bank. The … Continue reading →
November 24, 2014
The Art of Picture Book Making Workshop: SO MUCH FUN!
Saturday morning I was joined by twenty enthusiastic K – 5th graders for a special workshop on the “Art Of Picture Book Making” hosted by the wonderful book-loving staff at the Cranford Public Library. Using GOODNIGHT, ARK as the example, … Continue reading →
November 18, 2014
Thank you, Redeemer Lutheran and Barnes and Noble!
I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon sharing GOODNIGHT, ARK with Redeemer Lutheran Nursery School at their Barnes and Noble book fair. First, I introduced those stinky skunks! Then I read the story. “All aboard!” Afterwards there was a scavenger hunt and … Continue reading →
November 17, 2014
TWO BY TWO: Counting Activities for GOODNIGHT, ARK
Almost every little one who reads GOODNIGHT, ARK instinctively wants to count the animals that fill each colorful page. So, seizing upon that intrinsic love, here are some fun counting activities to engage those emerging mathematicians. Enjoy! All Aboard: After reading the opening where Noah invites … Continue reading →
November 15, 2014
FINDING LOST TREASURES: Some Writerly Thoughts
I’m blogging over at Pens And Brushes today on the magic of finding hidden tiles and how that inspires me as a writer. If you have time please pop on over. I’ll make it easy for you. Press HERE.
November 10, 2014
GUEST POST: Glean Frogs with Illustrator Julie Rowan-Zoch
Today it is my pleasure to have talented picture book illustrator and writer, Julie Rowan-Zoch, as my guest. Julie and I first connected when she was inspired to create the “Picture Books That Pack a P.U.N.C.H.” badge displayed on my sidebar after reading … Continue reading →
November 3, 2014
It’s Raining RHYMES!: A Rhyme-Based Extension Activity for GOODNIGHT, ARK
Identifying and creating rhymes is a great way for little ones to build phonemic awareness. With that in mind, here’s an activity that builds upon the rhymes in GOODNIGHT, ARK. GOAL: After reading GOODNIGHT, ARK K – 2nd grade classes will create their own rhyming … Continue reading →
October 27, 2014
PUMPKIN TIME: Thoughts on Carving Stories
The way I see it, the stories we write are like pumpkins. The good ones are well-rounded with firm plots. They also possess a certain quirkiness, or one-of-a-kind feel, just like those jack-o-lanterns we enjoy at this time of year. But here’s … Continue reading →
