As a mother with children who were born premature, The Very Tiny Baby by Sylvie Kantorovitz (Charlesbridge, 2014) caught my attention. It’s a topic I’ve often thought of exploring in a picture book and naturally I was curious to see how this author broached the subject. Brilliantly, in my opinion. Just the right amount of […]
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ReaderKidZ Review – Under the Freedom Tree
In celebration of Black History Month I reviewed the book Under the Freedom Tree by Susan VanHecke, illustrations by London Ladd (Charlesbridge, 2014). Peek from my ReaderKidZ review: “Under the Freedom Tree tells the story of three runaway Confederate slaves who steal away under night’s blanket of protection and row their weathered skiff to the […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas
Chinese New Year (Jan. 31, 2014) is just around the corner fellow readers and bloggers. May the Year of the Horse fill you with great wealth, long life, and good luck! Check out my ReaderKidZ review for Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim, Illustrated by Grace Zong (Charlesbridge, 2014). Click HERE. Not […]
ReaderKidZ Interview with Author Melissa Stewart
Melissa Stewart drops by ReaderKidZ to talk about her latest book No Monkeys, No Chocolate, co-authored with Allen Young, illustrated by Nicole Wong (Charlesbridge, 2013). Click HERE to read Part I of our interview. Having written over 150 books for young people, Melissa knows a thing or two about writing nonfiction! And she shares research tips […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Prisoner 88
Over at ReaderKidZ it’s Historical Fiction month, and I couldn’t be happier than to review Leah Pileggi’s debut novel Prisoner 88 (Charlesbridge, 2013) for their many readers! To read the review click HERE. Prisoner 88 is one of those novels that will get under your skin. You’ll feel for Jake and his predicament. The ten-year-old […]
ReaderKidZ Review – The Cart That Carried Martin
Today, I’m really excited because the interview with my buddy Don Tate is live at ReaderKidZ, and he’s shared his views and emotions with young readers about illustrating his latest book The Cart That Carried Martin written by Eve Bunting (Charlesbridge, 2013). Click HERE to read the interview. I’m also participating in Nonfiction Monday. Check […]
ReaderKidZ Review – Books to Celebrate Back-to-School
It’s Thursday and we’re almost knocking on the door of Labor Day weekend! As promised, I’ve reviewed several books to celebrate back-to-school over at ReaderKidZ today and I hope you’ll stop by and check them out. Click HERE. Rufus Goes to School by Kim Griswell, illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev (Charlesbridge, 2013) And don’t stop there! […]
Picture Book Review: The Cat with Seven Names
It’s August. The end of summer is on its way but you wouldn’t know it from the radiating heat here in Texas. Still it’s time to get ready for back-to-school. New shoes. New supplies. New books to uncover. I’m kicking off the last lazy days of summer with The Cat with Seven Names by Tony […]
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 […]