My long-time blog readers will recognize the author and illustrator of A PLANET like OURS. I have reviewed other books by author Frank Murphy that are illustrated by Kayla Harren and published by Sleeping Bear Press: A Boy like You, A Girl like You, A Friend like You, and A Teacher like You. Like those other four books, A Planet… Continue reading A PLANET LIKE OURS: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
As promised on my last blog, here's another book in Frank Murphy's "Like You" series published by Sleeping Bear Press. A FRIEND LIKE YOU is co-authored with his dynamic friend Charnie Gordon. The bright, colorful illustrations are once again created by Kayla Harren. REVIEWHere is the opening spread:You'll meet thousandsand thousandsand thousandsof people in your lifetime.Some you will only meet… Continue reading A Friend Like You: A Picture Book Giveaway
If you've been following my blog for awhile, then you will have seen my posts about A Girl Like You and A Boy Like You by Frank Murphy and illustrated by Kayla Harren. This week I have two more books in this series by Sleeping Bear Press that will be enjoyed by young readers, or would make great holiday… Continue reading A Teacher Like You: Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Cathy Ogren who won WINGED WONDERS. ****Last year I reviewed Frank Murphy's book, A Boy Like You. Today I'm showcasing the companion… Continue reading A GIRL LIKE YOU: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Connie Saunders who won The Forgiving Kind from last week's blog. As I've mentioned before, one of the pleasures of reviewing books is that books arrive on my doorstep--sometimes even without me asking for them! Recently, I received several new publications from Sleeping Bear Press and I'm happy to share my reviews with… Continue reading Sleeping Bear Press Part I: Four Non-Fiction Picture Books, One SKYPE Giveaway