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Awesome Way of Addressing a Common Childhood Problem
Max Archer, Kid Detective: the Case of the Recurring Stomachaches by Howard Bennett, MD (Imagination Press, 2013) What an awesome concept for tackling a common childhood problem! Max Archer, Kid Detective is on the case! This funny, candid approach to … Continue reading
Fledgling Wordsmiths
I have the privilege of working with two groups of young writers at my library. I am continually astounded by their amazing creativity! They grasp subtle elements of plot construction and characterization so easily. Their viewpoints are uniquely fresh and … Continue reading
Cute New Board Books!
Dog Come Too by Hazel Hutchins A cute puppy loyally follows its human only to find that some terrain is almost too much for him. The illustrations picture a very small dog trooping along beside a pair of hiking boots. … Continue reading
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EDIBLE BOOKS!
I found the instructions for these on Pinterest and made them for my Book Launch Party for Abby and the Book Bunch! You roll out fondant and cut it into small rectangles and then wrap each rectangle with fruit leather. … Continue reading
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Three Great Picture Books!
If You’re Hoppy by April Pulley Sayre This exuberant book expounds on the traditional song with innovative verses that will bring a smile to everyone’s face! If you’re hoppy, you might be a frog, or a bunny, or a cricket. If … Continue reading
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BOOK LAUNCH PARTY RESCHEDULED!
Join us for cookies, balloons, Therapy Dogs, and more, Sat. March 23 from 10am-12noon at Ellwood City Area Public Library as we celebrate the publication of my series of six chapter books, Abby and the Book Bunch! Have your picture … Continue reading
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A Perfect Picture Book!
I ran across Bear Has a Story to Tell by Philip C. Stead on Amazon while I was searching for new picture books to use for Story Time at the library where I work. This book is a treasure! The … Continue reading
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ABBY IS HERE!
On January 1, my series of six chapter books, Abby and the Book Bunch, will be available from Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO, Inc. and other online vendors! Abby and her friends: Sydney, Zachary, and Dakota, volunteer at … Continue reading
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Where, Oh Where, Is Santa Claus?
This new picture book by Lisa Wheeler is full of rhyme, rythmn, and lovely illustrations. Arctic animals stamp, clip-clop, hip-hop, and flip-flop as they look for the missing Mr. Claus. The soft pastel scenes form a beautiful cozy backdrop for the … Continue reading
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Great Halloween Readaloud!!
I read Miss Fiona’s Stupendous Pumpkin Pies by Mark Kimball Moulton at our library’s Halloween Story Time. This rollicking, rhyming, read-aloud was a huge hit! The pleasantly creepy text builds toward a fantastic surprise ending! Great for multi-generational groups. Be … Continue reading
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