Oh, people. I am ridiculously excited about this book. Let’s take a moment to read these fine words: “Cull’s illustrations resemble a kooky comic strip, perfect for Sauer’s goofy humor… Sure to elicit laughter.” — Kirkus Reviews “Riotous… the participants seem deeply satisfied by this unadulterated silliness — and readers …
Remember Mary? Nice, huh? I especially love the part about “well-paced couplets that read effortlessly.” Writing a rhymer is a big challenge. It’s hard to make those couplets read effortlessly, but that is always one of my primary writing-a-rhymer goals. On top of telling a real-deal story, the rhythm has …
While bugs made a couple of cameos in my previous post on Look and Listen, they are the total stars of Hustle Bustle Bugs, written by Catherine Bailey and illustrated by Lauren Eldridge. Lucky for us, Catherine stopped by to chat about this cutie creepy crawly book. TS: Hi, Catherine. …
Recently, I was asked by one of my webinar attendees how I approach writing a sequel. I started my explanation when I realized I had written an entire post on this topic on Tara Lazar‘s blog a few years ago. Hooray for past Tammi helping present Tammi out! 🙂 Since …
Oh, readers. Today is pretty special. I asked three picture book writing friends to tell us–in less than 100 words!–about one of their favorite picture books of 2022. Let’s give it up for Jean Reidy, Meg Fleming, and Anika Denise! _______________________________________________________ First, we have Jean Reidy. The book she chose …
Hello, Picture Book Builders people! I’m in a critique group called PBJeebies. The members include Kim Norman, Janee Trasler, Jessica Young, and, well, me. Today, Janee stopped by Picture Book Builders to tell us allll about a recent master class that she participated in and learned a lot from courtesy …
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and la-la-la-la-love is in the air! Evidence: Lovebird Lou, illustrated by Steph Laberis–and written by yours truly–stars a little lovebird who is learning to embrace who he is. This is what Kirkus had to say about our book: “This entertaining picture book would be a wonderful …
It’s that time again. 🙂 I hereby give you my list of 22 Picture Books I’m Looking Forward to in ’22! I’m very much looking forward to these books in 2022 as well. 🙂 Still anxiously awaiting covers on these…. The Underpants (Scholastic Press, Summer 2022) Mary Had a Little …
Hello, wonderful Picture Book Builders people! Today, I had planned to invite a purple monster named Dennis for an interview, but, it turns out a Dennis situation involves lots of rules, and, since I’m not 100% sold on my abilities to follow directions, I thought it was a safer choice …
WARNING! Brace yourselves for some barnyard ridiculousness on October 19. That’s the release date for my latest book with Troy Cummings called One Sheep, Two Sheep. Feel free to pre-order a signed-by-yours-truly copy: Click here! Click here! Click here! This is what Kirkus has to say about this bedtime barnyard …