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
Let’s get this whole metamorphosis process started! … More How to Survive as a Firefly
Fettuccine is scared, Ramen is outraged, and Mac is just trying to keep the peace among all the pasta. Will they be able to work together to use their noodles and concoct a great escape? … More The Great Pasta Escape
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 