A summer treat: a book about a summer day in Michigan by Amber Lynn Hellewell.
Tag: Michigan
Two Destinations, Two Picture Books, Two Reviews, and Two Giveaways
Today I have two more lovely picture books courtesy of Sleeping Bear Press. If you're hankering to get a glimpse into Michigan or the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, you're in the right spot.REVIEWSOUR MICHIGAN!Our Michigan! We Love the Seasons is written and illustrated by Gijsbert Van Frankenhuzen, who has illustrated 34 books for Sleeping Bear Press--… Continue reading Two Destinations, Two Picture Books, Two Reviews, and Two Giveaways
Summer of the Tree Army: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
I'm happy to share another new release by Sleeping Bear Press, Summer of the Tree Army: A Civilian Conservation Corps Story written by Gloria Whelan (who is still publishing books at 97!) and illustrated by Kirbi Fagan. REVIEWThis is a fictional account of a young boy, Charlie Brightelot, who encounters the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) building cabins in the woods near… Continue reading Summer of the Tree Army: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Two Nature Picture Books and Two Giveaways!
Congratulations to Jan Brent for winning the ARC of Jo Hackl's debut novel, SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF MAYBE. ******** NATURE'S FRIEND: The Gwen Frostic Story Like myself, you might not have heard of Gwen Frostic, a 20th century Michigan artist. Author Lindsey McDivitt and illustrator Eileen Ryan Ewen have produced a beautiful tribute… Continue reading Two Nature Picture Books and Two Giveaways!
Behind the Scenes with Monika Schroeder and an Autographed Book Giveaway
Congratulations to Sandra Warren who won my ARC of BE LIGHT LIKE A BIRD. In this week's post, Monika Schroeder provides some behind the scenes information about writing her newest middle grade novel AND offers an autographed copy as a giveaway. CAROL: I’m curious about the backstory behind this book. It’s very different than your previous… Continue reading Behind the Scenes with Monika Schroeder and an Autographed Book Giveaway
Be Light Like a Bird: A Review and ARC Giveaway
Congratulations to Connie Saunders and Karen White who won copies of AIM from last week's blog. Thanks to everyone who left comments. ****** In August I featured Susan Campbell Bartoletti, a faculty member at Highlights Foundation Summer Camp. Her keynote was so packed with information that it was impossible to give you everything she said. In… Continue reading Be Light Like a Bird: A Review and ARC Giveaway