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
Thank you to the prolific Suzanne Slade for sharing her process with us! … More Mining for Heart: That “Goosebump Moment” by Suzanne Slade
a children’s book to calm the storm and inspire appreciation of the beauty of life … More Life
Culture, weaving, recycling, mothers and daughters – WOW! All woven into one wonderful children’s book. … More Rainbow Weaver, Tejedora del Arcoíris
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 