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…
Tag: Beth Anderson
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
Mining for Heart: “Connections” by Patricia Valdez
March 2, 2018
Last week I shared Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor, the Woman Who Loved Reptiles, Patricia Valdez’s debut picture book about a little known female scientist. Today, Patricia shares her process of finding the heart of the story from a pile of research. Before becoming a published children’s book author, I was (and still am) a published scientist. In … More Mining for Heart: “Connections” by Patricia Valdez
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
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
An Inconvenient Alphabet – Cover Reveal!
February 3, 2018
WooHoo! I’m thrilled to share the cover as “our” book steps out into the world with its ISBN number and (soon) listings in cyberspace! A picture book is a collaboration, and there are so many people who have contributed to this: Stephanie Fretwell-Hill, my agent who found the right editor; Sylvie Frank, the editor who … More An Inconvenient Alphabet – Cover Reveal!
Love, Mama
January 26, 2018
When a child needs a reminder of the strength of a mother’s love… … More Love, Mama
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 