Perfect Picture Book Friday – Toasting Marshmallows
Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday (PPBF). It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because April is...
View ArticleSong of Sahel Charity Event Hosted by Niamh Clune of On the Plum Tree
I follow Niamh Clune’s blog “On the Plum Tree.” When she started blogging about the problems in Sahel Africa, I didn’t comment on the posts. She blogged about people being hungry and not being able to...
View ArticleAll Mixed Up! A Motley Horde of Funny Poems by Shane D. Williams
All Mixed Up! A Motley Horde of Funny Poems By Shane D. Williams 64 Pages – Ages 7+ Published by Brio Bound Books on April 20, 2012 This is a very mixed up poetry book, so in honor of it, I am writing...
View ArticleMy UBFP Newspaper Article – Rhythm and Rhyme for the Younger Set
I know I’m not supposed to be posting today, but I wanted to share the article I wrote for the Upper Bucks Free Press(the newspaper I write for) for the February issue! The online version was just...
View ArticleCreative Kid Thursday! Meet Kid Poet – Landon!
Have I got a cool creative kid to tell you about today! Meet Landon Staples, kid poet and book lover! Check out that illustration he did on his poem too (he’s standing next to it)! Landon’s mom emailed...
View ArticleIt’s Weird to Grow a Beard! By Neal Fox
Happy Monday! On Saturday our family went to the races. This is what I did - BUT – THIS is what my little sister Josie did - Yup, that’s right! Josie is officially a racer. It was her fist race. I...
View ArticleThe Bubble Collector by Vikram Madan
The Bubble Collector by Vikram Madan (author, illustrator) 148 pages ages 8+ Published by CreateSpace on March 29, 2013 The Bubble Collector is a collection of hilarious poems that everyone will enjoy....
View ArticlePoetry Picks For April – National Poetry Month!
April is National Poetry Month and I have great choices for kids! Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles Written and illustrated by Douglas Florian 160 pages – ages 9+ Published by Dial on February 20, 2014...
View ArticleBook Review! The Everglades by Catherine Johnson
Today is National Poetry Day in the UK! Let’s celebrate with some poetry! The Everglades Written and illustrated by Catherine Johnson 30 pages – ages 5+ Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing...
View ArticlePOETRY BONANZA!!!
HOWDY! April is National Poetry month and I have some great books to tell you about. But first – I’ve got a winner for you! Not that long ago, I hosted a giveaway for a copy of Donna Galanti’s exciting...
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