Out and About in Singapore by Melanie Lee (+ a giveaway)
Somebody Needs to Do Something about that Monster! by Doug Cenko (+ a double giveaway!)
A whole bunch of book suggestions: And three short videos
Even Better Than Sprinkles + an interview with author Linda Skeers + a giveaway!
Happy book birthday to my writing pal, Linda Skeers! Woo-hooo!!! Look at this cover, folks. Doesn’t that beg to be picked up?! Linda is reeeeally good at writing sweet stories with humor and heart, and those elements abound on these pages, adorably illustrated by the funny and talented Heather Fox. …
The Reindeer Remainders – a tribute to (and interview with) the late Katey Howes
WAT TAKES HIS SHOT Interview with Cheryl Kim + GIVEAWAY!
While I love biographies, and teachers sometimes check them out for lessons, this part of the library collection has not been particularly popular with my students. They do, however, love sports books, whether of the fun facts variety, odes to favorite local teams, or photo-heavy manuals. A few weeks ago, …
The Mango Tree/La mata de mango – interview with Edel Rodriguez + a giveaway!
From the publisher’s description: From internationally renowned, award-winning artist Edel Rodriguez comes The Mango Tree, an enchanting wordless picture book and a moving, fantastical take on his childhood experience as an immigrant. In a quiet village on a small island, two boys spend their days in a mango tree. High above the rest …