I don’t normally blog about young adult literature on my blog NOT because I don’t love reading it but because I write for younger readers who read picture books, chapter books, early readers and middle grade novels. But every once in awhile a book comes along that I feel is a cross-over to those upper […]
Tag: Book Review
Monet Paints A Day & Nonfiction Monday
I’m participating in Nonfiction Monday with the breathtaking Monet Paints A Day by Julie Danneburg, illustrated by Caitlin Heimerl (Charlesbridge, 2012). This week’s Nonfiction Monday is hosted by Travis Jonker at 100 ScopeNotes. I was first introduced to Julie Danneburg’s work with the book First Day Jitters, illustrated by Judith Dufour Love, the perfect companion […]
ReaderKidZ Review: Pigmares & Last Laughs
Halloween is just around the corner and I’ve reviewed two picture books that will tickle children’s funny bones and have them screaming with laughter! Pigmares: Porcine Poems of the Silver Screen by Doug Cushman, (Charlesbridge, 2012) and Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs by J. Patrick Lewis and Jane Yolen, illustrated by Jeffrey Stewart Timmins (Charlesbridge, 2012) Hop on over […]
Book Review: Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg
Arlo Needs Glasses by Barry Saltzberg (Workman Publishing, 2012) This inventive and interactive picture book is more than just about a boy who discovers his dog needs glasses and they fit him for the perfect pair. It’s about celebrating individuality and uniqueness and not being afraid to be different. Stand out. Be YOU! Kids will […]
Author/illustrator Interview: Doug Cushman
I’m thrilled to be interviewing Hen & Ink coop mate, Doug Cushman about his newest book Pigmares: Porcine Poems of the Silver Screen (Charlesbridge, 2012). When I signed with the agency in the Spring, I thought “WOW” for obviously a number of reasons, but having heard many of Doug’s early reader series read-aloud by my children […]
Book Review: Monkey Colors
Monkey Colors by Darrin Lunde, illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne (Charlesbridge, July 2012). This 32-page picture book is perfect for the child learning to read with its simple language and use of many sight words. Lunde introduces children to twelve kinds of monkeys and the many colors they come in. And at the end of the […]
Book Review: Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do
August is officially here and many educators and parents are adding to their library shelves and gearing up for the 2012/13 school year. If you’ve got a preschooler or kindergartner at home or in the classroom, you’ll enjoy the books I’ll be reviewing over the next few weeks. Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do by […]
Book Talk: Reviews by Young Readers
Today in BookTalk: Reviews by Young Readers, I’m thrilled to have Sarah Dukes with us to talk about Jessica Day George’s Middle Grade novel Dragon Slippers. Welcome, Sarah! Hi, my name is Sarah, and I’m 13 years old! I’m very passionate about writing. With writing you can escape to a place you created. Somewhere with drama, humor, horror, […]
Book Talk: Reviews by Young Readers
Today in BookTalk: Reviews by Young Readers, I’m thrilled to have Nate Davis with us to talk about Susan Fletcher’s Middle Grade novel Ancient, Strange, and Lovely (The Dragon Chronicles). Welcome, Nate! I’m Nate Davis and I like sports. In the summer, I especially like to wake board and wake surf. I also like playing […]
Word After Word After Word
I just finished reading Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia Maclachlan’s Word After Word After Word (Katherine Tegan Books, 2010). Twice. The first time I read it, I was swept away by the story. The second time I read it intentionally with a writer’s eye. It was hard not to get swept away again. I stopped several times. […]