What do you know about Helen Keller?Many of us have grown up knowing the story of how Annie Sullivan taught Helen to sign her first word, "water" by the family's water pump. But as the title of this new picture book from Sleeping Bear Press indicates, there is much more to know. Written by Meeg Pincus… Continue reading SO MUCH MORE TO HELEN! The Passion and Pursuits of Helen Keller: A Picture Book Biography and Giveaway
Like me, you might associate Joseph Pulitzer with the Pulitzer Prize. But, you might not know how he was instrumental in bringing the Statue of Liberty to the United States. Here is the inspirational story of Saving Lady Liberty (Calkins Creek, 2020) which author Claudia Friddell packed into forty-eight informative pages. The illustrator, Stacy Innerst, is not new to… Continue reading Saving Lady Liberty: Joseph Pulitzer's Fight for the Statue of Liberty- A Picture Book Review and A Giveaway- Part I
Congratulations to my newest follower, Janet Frenck Sheets who won CAVE DADA PICKY EATER form last week's blog. Here's a hint to my faithful followers. When I offer to give you extra chances by sharing my blog on social media or becoming a new follower, take me up on it! Many times those people win! … Continue reading JACOB RIIS'S CAMERA: Bringing Light to Tenement Children- A Picture Book Biography
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I have a shelf full of picture books to review, use as mentor texts, and to give away. In honor of Women's History month, here's my next one, Born to Swing (Calkins Creek, 2018) by Mara Rockliff and illustrated by Michele Wood. (Images courtesy of Calkins Creek.)"I was born… Continue reading Born to Swing: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Joan Edwards who won Barbara Younger's painting from last week's blog.The other day I received a stack of books from Sleeping Bear Press which included several nonfiction titles.In honor of Black History month, I chose Stompin' at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums by Moira Rose Donohue as the first one… Continue reading Stompin' at the Savoy: A Nonfiction Picture Book Review and Giveaway
I received a record number of comments on last week's blog. Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef for winning GRANDDADDY'S STORIES. ***** … Continue reading BUZZING WITH QUESTIONS: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner- A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to the following winners from last week's blog: Deborah Allmand, Jana Leah, and Carol Nelson won BEHIND THESE HANDS. Joyce Hostetter and Sandra Warren won RUN TO THE LIGHT. Danielle Hammelef and Connie Saunders won THE LAST CHERRY BLOSSOM It's amazing what you can learn through picture books. Ticktock Banneker's Clock is another engaging and… Continue reading Ticktock, Banneker's Clock: A Picture Book Review and Author Interview