7 Qs with kidlit author/ illustrator Jami Gigot about her new picture book, THE WORLD IN OUR BACKYARD (Simon & Schuster ).
Reading my way through Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series and just finished Equal Rites (which introduces my fav Discworld character Granny Weatherwax) SO GOOD. Also! I’m on GoodReads if you have an...
I share the books I picked up in Italy incredibly illustrated by: Nicoletta Costa, Manuela Santini, Emmanuele Luzzati and Altan.
We’re celebrating the #BookBirthday of Benson Shum’s IMAGINE YOU AND ME with a TWO-book #giveaway! A gentle story—with a surprise twist!— about the bond between an imaginative bear and his best friend. (Dial Books) What a sweet story about the magic of friendship and imagination. AUTHOR STUDY ALERT: You can find previous #BookBirthday posts with […]
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Jasper & Ollie is Alex Willan's first book. His love of drawing led him to earn a BFA in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design.
This month we read Mossy by Jan Brett for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. Yes, I know she has a lot of Holiday books but I wanted to do one that was not holiday to show some of the
While some people may think androgyny is about women just throwing on a pair of trousers or getting their hair cut short by a barber (which, by the way, is so much less expensive than going to a salon), it's actually got quite a long and complex…
1. Ame Dyckman's text will make you smile and laugh out loud. Every word is perfect. 2. Dan Yaccarino's illustrations are ...
It’s kindergarten #tbt Show and Tell again, and today’s post is from #kidlit author Dashka Slater. This Kinder kid grew up to write amazing books in many genres and there are incredible new ones on the way! Her picture books include: ESCARGOT (FSG, illus. Sydney Hanson) “Escargot’s voice is parfait, an airy blend of ego and need […]
“Re-reading Frog and Toad with the kids and had the realization that Arnold Lobel was not only a brilliant children's author but also a clever social psychologist / behavioral economist. Here, all the way back in 1974, he intuited Szu-Chi Huang's work:”
Climb under Kalamata’s kitchen table to wander through curry-leaf forests, explore a kopitiam in Malaysia and discover new friends and flavors to love—all with Kal & Al plush pals by your side. Your choice of book(s), signed by author Sarah Thomas Kal & Al plush pals Temporary tattoos Taste Bud Pledge card Sticker sheets (one per book!)
Today we’re celebrating the #BookBirthday of WALKIES: A DOG’S TALE a wonderful, wordless picture book by Estrela Lourenço (Page Street Kids). I love this oh-so relatable rainy day story and the movement and fun in Estrela’s illustrations. But don’t take my word for it: “This soggy and exuberant romp would pair beautifully with another atmospheric, […]
It’s our first Book Birthday celebration of 2022 and I’m happy to welcome author/illustrator (and Disney animator) Benson Shum. His latest book, ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU (Roaring Brook), is the sweetest! But don’t take my word for it. “[E]ngaging and heartwarming. . . . A tongue-in-cheek bildungsroman spun around celebrating differences and the underrated superpowers […]
Sarah Ramey lays out ten reasons that conditions such as Lyme disease and chronic fatigue syndrome have eluded our understanding.
This month we read Mossy by Jan Brett for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. Yes, I know she has a lot of Holiday books but I wanted to do one that was not holiday to show some of the
While some people may think androgyny is about women just throwing on a pair of trousers or getting their hair cut short by a barber (which, by the way, is so much less expensive than going to a salon), it's actually got quite a long and complex…
It’s kindergarten #tbt Show and Tell again, and today’s post is from #kidlit author Dashka Slater. This Kinder kid grew up to write amazing books in many genres and there are incredible new ones on the way! Her picture books include: ESCARGOT (FSG, illus. Sydney Hanson) “Escargot’s voice is parfait, an airy blend of ego and need […]
Studentreasures' Author Kit includes everything your child needs to write and illustrate their own storybook.
Cover and internal artwork for How To series, published by Bloomsbury.
Richard Johnson is a professional freelance illustrator with 17 years experience working within the industry. He specializes in Children’s Book illustration with emphasis on Narrative and Seq…
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About For the Love of Autumn Tender and sweet: A love story from Polacco. Miss Parks just loves her new home, her new teaching job, and all her new students. But most of all, she loves Autumn, her perfect little kitten. Then one night, during a terrible storm, Autumn runs away. Miss Parks’ students band together to search for Autumn-with no luck. Hope is lost until Autumn turns up at Miss Parks’ front door with a brand new collar and a bandage on her tail. Someone has been taking care of Autumn! With the help of her students, Miss Parks unravels the mystery of Autumn’s disappearance and finds true love along the way, Polacco style.
1. Ame Dyckman's text will make you smile and laugh out loud. Every word is perfect. 2. Dan Yaccarino's illustrations are ...
About What’s Up, Maloo? Maloo the kangaroo has lost his hop. Can his friends help him find it again? This sweet picture book explores the idea of sadness and the importance of friendship through ups and downs. No other kangeroo can hop like Maloo! But one day Maloo’s friends find him stepping instead of hopping. What’s wrong, Maloo? His pals look for ways to help Maloo regain the spring in his step. With patience, support and a little “hop” from his friends, Maloo gets his bounce back. Simple text and adorable art convey the power of friendship over a gloomy mood in Geneviève Godbout’s charming debut as both author and illustrator.
