It’s that time again! 🙂 I hereby give you my list of 24 of the MANY Picture Books I’m Looking Forward to in ’24! ********************************************* WINNER: Congratulations to Quinette Cook! She won a signed copy of Willow and Bunny by Anitra Rowe Schulte and Christopher Denise.
Hello, Picture Book Builders people. Are you ready for a warm and wonderful book that celebrates both friendship and community in an entirely unique way? Great! Willow and Bunny, written by Anitra Rowe Schulte and illustrated by Christopher Denise, offers all of that and more. But I’m not the only …
Hello, Picture Book Builders people. To celebrate the start of a brand new school year, my friend and critique partner, Catherine Bailey, thought we could use a back-to-school book around here. As usual, that smartypants pal of mine is RIGHT. Please welcome Catherine and her thoughts on a book that …
Oh, people. Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the playground with a good friend? You Go First, written by Ariel Bernstein and illustrated by Marc Rosenthal, stars two good friends, Cat and Duck, who discover a brand new slide on the playground. Duck can’t wait to try it out. And …
Hello, Picture Book Builders people! If you have ever attended one of my presentations at a school or conference, you have probably heard me say, “Celebrate the weird stuff in life. It’s good material for stories.” Sometimes I even post about it online. Evidence. Imagine my joy when Abi Cushman …
Hello, Picture Book Builders people! Today, my friend (and superstar critique buddy) Dianne White is taking over this post. I had asked Dianne if there was a picture book that she would like to feature and right away she said, “COOLER THAN LEMONADE!” Isn’t this the perfect book for a …
Oh, people. I am happier than a little girl with a mango tree to introduce you to All Kinds of Special AND illustrator Fernando Martin. The whole idea for this book came from a text conversation with my very first writer friend–Flora Doone. Flora is the owner of an overzealous …
Hello, picture book people. Let me introduce Matt Myers’ The Longest Licorice Rope to you by way of the publisher’s description: When Ben buys a bag of licorice for just one nickel, he gets more than just a sweet treat. His search for the end of this long, long licorice …
Oh, people. There is not much more that I love than a good sweater. Sweaters have even made an appearance in two of my books. In I Love Cake!, illustrated by Angie Rozelaar, Moose is always in a sweater, and, when he finally owns up to eating all of Rabbit’s …