Instead of a “Mining for Heart” post this month, I wanted to take a moment for a special shout-out from my heart at this time of giving thanks and sharing gifts. It’s been a year of learning with two books on their way to real. And it would never have happened without the amazing … More Of Gifts and Gratitude
It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday! Here’s a totally fun picture book with a bit of history, perfect for short people and shoe-lovers everywhere! Title: King Louie’s Shoes Written by: D.J. Steinberg Illustrated by: Robert Neubecker Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster, 2017, historical fiction Suitable for ages: 4-8 Themes/topics: shoes, being short, being yourself Opening: Louis the … More King Louie’s Shoes
Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after? … More After the Fall, How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
“think of Grand Central as if it was a character.” Why would people care… … More Mining for Heart: “Make the Inanimate Object a Character” by Natasha Wing
It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday! The bestselling author of “The Night Before…” series, Natasha Wing, has a new nonfiction book out. In this picture book for older kids, she takes on a topic I haven’t seen before in children’s books. And it wasn’t easy, as she will tell us in her “Mining for Heart” guest … More When Jackie Saved Grand Central
Vincent Can’t Sleep is a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the power of sticking with something that you love, from the acclaimed team behind the Caldecott Honor Book The Noisy Paintbox. … More Vincent Can’t Sleep, Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky
The key to loving Bobby Lee, and by extension his story, is in his voice… … More Mining for Heart: Jeannie Mobley on Voice
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: During this trial, you will learn about a little girl who had no clue just how important she would become. … More Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality
Today’s Perfect Picture Book Friday selection is a classic fable with a fresh twist. But first – the giveaway from Kristen Foote’s “Mining for Heart” post….. The random generator has chosen Ann Kelley! Congratulations! Kristen will contact you and send a copy of How to Survive as a Shark your way. And now… a classic … More The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Mining for Heart: Kristen Foote digs for the “Why.” Plus a Giveaway! … More Mining for Heart: “Why?” by Kristen Foote
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 