Alma and How She Got Her Name
April 20, 2018
How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? … More Alma and How She Got Her Name
Category: picture books
The Wreck of the Zephyr and more…
April 13, 2018
enchanting, mysterious, mystical, remarkable, original, and hauntingly beautiful… … More The Wreck of the Zephyr and more…
Mining for Heart: “The Heart is in Relationships” by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
April 6, 2018
How do you find the heart of a story about an object? Read on! … More Mining for Heart: “The Heart is in Relationships” by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!
March 23, 2018
In honor of all the young people participating in March for Our Lives. … More The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!
How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea
March 16, 2018
Expand your horizons with this lovely tea adventure! … More How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea
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
Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament
February 16, 2018
Here’s a fun read for Perfect Picture Book Friday. Title: Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament Written by: Anne Renaud Illustrated by: Felicita Sala Kids Can Press, 2017, historical fiction Suitable for ages: 4-8 Themes/topics: cooking, potato chips, perseverance Opening: George Crum loved to cook. He fricasseed and flambéed, boiled and braised, poached and pureed. He made … More Mr. Crum’s Potato Predicament
