Back-to-School Give-Away! Adventures to School
July 15, 2018
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Category: nonfiction
Mining for Heart: “Put Readers in the Pilot Seat” by Michelle Cusolito
July 6, 2018
“I wanted readers to feel like they were in the pilot seat, so I needed the sensory details to make that happen.” … More Mining for Heart: “Put Readers in the Pilot Seat” by Michelle Cusolito
Flying Deep
June 29, 2018
Plunge into the murky depths of the ocean with Flying Deep by Michelle Cusolito. … More Flying Deep
Sergeant Reckless, the True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero
June 8, 2018
Sgt. Reckless – the only animal ever to officially hold military rank——and receive two Purple Hearts! … More Sergeant Reckless, the True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
February 23, 2018
Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets…. … More Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean
February 9, 2018
Culture, science, and sustainable farming in a gorgeous picture book! … More Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean
Germs, Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes
January 12, 2018
Come meet the good, the bad, and the ugly—yes, germs! … More Germs, Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes
Let the Children March
December 29, 2017
This Perfect Picture Book Friday recommendation has the power to inspire us all. … More Let the Children March
Before She Was Harriet
December 8, 2017
Today’s Perfect Picture Book Friday selection is a beautiful story of Harriet Tubman. You’ve probably heard of her in connection with the Underground Railroad. But did you know she played numerous roles in history? Title: Before She Was Harriet Written by: Lesa Cline-Ransome Illustrated by: James E. Ransome Holiday House, 2017, biography Suitable for ages: 4-7 Themes/topics: … More Before She Was Harriet
When Jackie Saved Grand Central
October 27, 2017
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
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 