I love a book that makes me laugh out loud. And Eric Veillé’s book? Oh, people. It came through again. And again. And again. Publishers Weekly agrees with me. See? “Unexpected giggles await with every page turn.”―starred, Publishers Weekly Please take a look at one of the spreads: You guys, I …
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 …
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 …
People, listen up. Are you ready for a little joyride? Good! I have the book for you: Let me toot Kate Dopirak and Mary Peterson’s horn and let you know what Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist had to say about Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car: “Bedroom garages outfitted with this little …
In November, I was on a humorous picture book panel at NCTE with Josh Funk, Marc Nobleman, Erica Perl, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Audrey Vernick. Our moderator, Susannah Richards, gave us a list of questions to think about as we prepared for our session. Since I loved Susannah’s thought-provoking questions …
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a newsflash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shores of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as a port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses swore this …
This post does not feature a book. It stars a bridesmaid dress. (Keep reading for the takeaway.) 🙂 Back in June, I posted this on Facebook: In under an hour, my bridesmaid Heidi sent a collage to me in the comments. I thought it was too good not to share, …
Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha. I have a spooktacular treat for all of you boys and ghouls. Sue Lowell Gallion was kind enough to stop by Picture Book Builders and share her latest picture book, Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat, the adorable follow-up to the equally adorable Pug Meets Pig. This, by the way, is …
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin In solidarity with the finely feathered star of this book, I will not be quiet. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS BOOK! After all, Deedy and Yelchin’s book has racked up some wonderful reviews. …
Honk! Honk! Honk! Zoe Waring and I have a book that will be vrooming onto the scene on August 15. Truck, Truck, Goose! stars a silly goose who, unbeknownst to him, causes one terrific truck traffic jam during his quest to have the perfect picnic in a nearby roundabout. This, …