Hello, everyone! One of my critique partners was the late great Kate Dopirak. Even though my life and the lives of countless others have not been the same without her, Kate left behind a wonderful message for for all of us. That message can be found in her new book, …
Hello, fine readers of Picture Book Builders. Today, I want to share a post from soon-to-be debut author Laura Lavoie. The content first appeared on her blog on February 23, 2020, and I loved it so much I asked Laura if I could share the information right here. Lucky for …
DON’T FEED THE COOS! But DO read this book. These are just 10 reasons why…. There is a top secret case cover. The world really needs another picture book written in second person. There is a delightful outburst from the narrator that makes for an especially fun read aloud moment. …
Synopsis: It’s the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can’t wait to meet her classmates. But it’s hard to make human friends when they’re so darn delicious! Hello and welcome to Picture Book Builders. If you ask me, We Don’t Eat Our Classmates, by Ryan T. Higgins …
I’m happy to report that the funny and fabulous Jody Jensen Shaffer took some time out of her schedule from saving the day to visit us at Picture Book Builders. Jody’s here to share her latest and greatest, EMERGENCY KITTENS!, which was illustrated by Dave Mottram. This is what Kirkus …
It’s almost 2020, and I don’t know about you, but I am really excited about what’s in store for us book-wise. These are just 20 of the books I’m looking forward to in 2020….. Happy New Year, everybody! ************************************************************** WINNER: Congratulations, Linda Skeers! You won a signed copy of Everybody …
I am a former pre-k teacher and library media specialist. Both of these positions helped me to develop a love of and appreciation for a good read aloud. Today I give you… Five Reasons Why Everybody Says Meow by Constance Lombardo is Story Time Gold According to Tammi: 1–The opening …
Oh, people. Grab your favorite beverage, settle into your coziest chair, and soak up the brilliance of the one and only Frances Gilbert! Not only is Frances a gifted editor and my favorite Canadian, she is an author as well. SHE’S ONE OF US! This, by the way, is what …
If you know me, you know I am pro-chicken. I think chickens make excellent picture book characters. They are flighty (but can’t fly), they are active, and they are FUNNY. Even the word ‘chicken’ is funny. When I first discovered that the wonderful and hilarious Cate Berry wrote a book …
Ahoy, mateys! Kim Norman has written a spook-tacular new picture book. Give Me Back My Bones!, illustrated by Bob Kolar, offers playful language, an unusual premise, and my very favorite endpapers of 2019. I’m not the only one who thinks this book is a total treasure. See? “Budding biologists as …