Some of you may have heard of the author of the recent book I illustrated? Her name is Katherine Applegate. And, friends, this talented Newbery Medalist is as thoughtful and lovely as the books she writes. What an honor and privilege it has been to be a part of Sometimes …
I’ve always been fond of librarians. I’ve never met one I didn’t like — although statistically — I’m sure there’s one out there somewhere. Why do I love librarians? Librarians love knowledge. They can find anything you need — often more accurately and quickly than Google — and they can …
When I learned that loyal PBB subscriber Kathy Doherty had her debut picture book coming out this spring, TODAY, as a matter of fact, I requested a review copy. Oh, what a fun read aloud it turned out to be! Kathy agreed to let me share it with all of …
This month, my very favorite bear arrives on the scene. This persistent bear shows up at a particular boy’s house, and, well, he wants to stay! I am so very happy to share this bear with all of you. To celebrate But the Bear Came Back, I invited the wildly …
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A few months ago at a book festival, I was sitting at the signing tables across a large, cavernous room from the stage. Even at this distance, in a jam-packed building known as The Barn, I had no trouble hearing the cascades of laughter coming from the reading area. Who …
Hello Hello! This is my greeting to you as well as the book I’m talking about today! HELLO HELLO, by Brendan Wenzel of THEY ALL SAW A CAT fame. Open disclosure. I really liked They all saw a Cat, AND I really really like Hello Hello. Today I want to …
Today I’m delighted to welcome two extraordinary picture book experts to our blog — Cathy Potter and Louise Capizzo. Cathy and Louise are the founders of The Nonfiction Detectives, an inspired blog where they discuss the best in children’s nonfiction books. I’ve enjoyed their blog for years, and I’m sure …
Hey, everyone. Make room on your bookshelf for The Little Red Fort written by author Brenda Maier and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez. Brenda is a teacher, a writer, and a member of my Oklahoma SCBWI tribe. She was kind enough to stop by Picture Book Builders to share some details …
Here’s a quote from the back flap, “Davide Cali and Serge Bloch have created many books together for a variety of ages,… Although both Davide and Serge have created dozens of books without the other, the ones they create together are special— demonstrating a depth of emotion and an appreciation …
Have you been to a bookish baby shower? I’ve been invited to several where guests were encouraged to bring a book as part of their gift to the baby-to-be. As a lover of books and a writer of them, I think this is a marvelous idea. Yes, babies need clothing …