It is my pleasure to share my fellow Write2Ignite team member, Brenda Covert's, debut picture book, Meanwhile Back at the Manger (Ambassador International, 2025). SYNOPSIS Thomas is frustrated with his job in the stable, pushing around hay and cleaning up after the animals. Leaving his stable job behind, he starts a new job, night fishing… Continue reading MEANWHILE BACK AT THE MANGER: A Christmas Picture Book and Giveaway!
The calendar tells me it's October, but before you know it, December will be here and it'll be time for the holidays. I'm getting ahead of the game with today's book review. Many of you are familiar with the multi-talented award-winning children's author Nikki Grimes. I've featured her books in verse for middle-grade students and young… Continue reading LULLABY FOR THE KING by Nikki Grimes: A Picture Book Review and ARC Giveaway
Following up on last week's blog, I have two more picture books for you from Sleeping Bear Press for presents for a little reader in your life. Enjoy!REVIEWSMISS MARY'S CHRISTMAS MITTENS Written by Trinka Hakes Noble and illustrated (so very colorfully!) by Renee Andriani. This opening page sets the tone for the entire book:Just before Christmas vacation,… Continue reading TWO CHRISTMAS PICTURE BOOKS, TWO GIVEAWAYS