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April 8, 2022
Book Review + Giveaway: Bunster, An Easter Story
Title: Bunster, An Easter Story | Author: Christine Hwang Panzer | Illustrator: Christine Hwang Panzer| Genre: Board Book | Publisher: Mascot | Publication Date: April 5, 2022 Book Description: Join Bunster as he finds friends in unlikely places as a celebration of Easter! My Thoughts: Bunster is an Easter-loving bunny who is getting ready to celebrate the season with friends. From painting daffodils to hatching …
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April 4, 2022
Book Review + Giveaway: Oi Gets Lost
Title: Oi Gets Lost | Author: Lorna Likiza | Illustrator: Yevheniia Melnyk | Genre: Chapter Book | Publisher: Bright Lights Books | ISBN: 9781739985318 Book Description: Set in Kenya, Oi is a naughty kitten who lives with his Mummy and siblings in an outdoor shed. Despite Mummy’s warnings, Oi has a tendency of wandering off and exploring. But one day, after nearly being …
February 25, 2022
Guest Post: Author S. E. Richey
The author of Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy shares her process for writing a picture book with a dual narrative. As a mother of four, I’ve had my fair share of fallen teeth and missed Tooth Fairy visits. Our tooth fairy missed picking up my children’s teeth so often, sometimes days in a row! …
Book Review + Giveaway: Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy
Title: Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy | Author: S.E. Richey | Illustrator: Jhon Ortiz | Genre: Picture Book (Fiction) | Publisher: Bright Meadow Press | Publication Date: February 28, 2022 “A clever, humorous, and joyful tooth story” – Kirkus Review Book Description: Lulu cannot wait for a visit from the Tooth Fairy and get a pony with her Tooth Fairy money. And Trixie cannot …
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February 11, 2022
Guest Post: Author Julie Thiessen
The author of Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever discusses the art and joy of writing letters. I’m so glad you asked about pen pals! I spent a great amount of time talking to kids about pen pals before branding Pen Pal Gals stationery gift set and creating the story for my book. When speaking with kids, I asked …
Book Review + Giveaway: Pen Pal Gals, Friends Forever
Title: Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever | Author: Julie Thiessen | Illustrator: Vanessa Alexandre and Julie Thiessen | Genre: Chapter Book (Fiction) | Publisher: Mascot | Publication Date: February 1, 2022 Book Description: Meet Reese and Addie―two girls, one great friendship. It’s summer break! Reese is on her way to vacation at Camp Lake Shore with her family. When Reese meets a new friend, Addie, …
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February 1, 2022
Book Review + Giveaway: Ablaze with Color
Title: Ablaze with Color: The Story of Painter Alma Thomas | Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey | Illustrator: Loveis Wise | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: HarperCollins | Publication Date: February 22, 2022 Book Description: Celebrate the life-changing power of art in this inspiring and stunningly illustrated picture book biography of American artist Alma Thomas. Meet an incredible woman who broke down barriers throughout her whole …
January 28, 2022
Book Review + Giveaway: Our Lunar New Year
Title: Our Lunar New Year: Celebrating Lunar New Year in Asian Communities| Author: Yobe Qui | Illustrators: Maria Christina Lopez, Jennifer Prevatt, Pui Yu Chan | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Yobe Qiu LLC | Publication Date: 2018 Book Description: It’s almost Lunar New Year! Xiao Mi, Hang, Kwan, Malai and Charu all celebrate the New Year in their own special way. Experience how …
January 27, 2022
Guest Post: Author K. I. Knight
When is the right time to talk to children about their ancestry, culture and family history? The co-author of Finding Family Treasure shares insights and strategies for teaching children about who they are. The Importance of Learning About Family History for Kids By K. I. Knight There is a short window when children will soak …
January 21, 2022
Guest Post: Author Shelley Larkin
The co-author of The Lizard Who Loves A Blizzard shares insights on what it’s like to collaborate on a picture book and how the process works. They say two heads are better than one and when it comes to brainstorming and collaborating, I truly believe that was the case when it came to developing The …
Notes from a writer with wanderlust
When I was a kid, I read every story I could find about far away places, travel and transportation. In fact, my favorite book was The Little Yellow Bus" about a girl who took the bus to visit her gran
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