His Royal Highness, King Baby, A Terrible True Story
January 19, 2018
On one horrible day, a new ruler is born into a young princess’s family…. … More His Royal Highness, King Baby, A Terrible True Story
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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
Mining for Heart: “Paying Attention” by Monica Clark-Robinson
January 5, 2018
In search of the elusive CBW (Carole Boston Weatherford) moment… … More Mining for Heart: “Paying Attention” by Monica Clark-Robinson
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
Of Gifts and Gratitude
December 2, 2017
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
King Louie’s Shoes
November 17, 2017
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
After the Fall, How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
November 10, 2017
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
Mining for Heart: “Make the Inanimate Object a Character” by Natasha Wing
November 3, 2017
“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
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 