This week I have two very different picture books for you courtesy of Sleeping Bear Press; both are related to Canada's national winter sport--hockey. If you want to win either of these books, make sure to include your name and email address when you leave a comment and let me know which book you're interested in. The… Continue reading TWO CANADIAN STORIES + TWO GIVEAWAYS
Today I have two books that are perfect for the very youngest readers who you hold in your arms and cuddle on your lap. Both books are courtesy of Sleeping Bear Press.HELLO, BABY! I'm Your MomThis simple but beautiful rhyming book written by Eve Bunting with vivid illustrations by Jui Ishida, will be a family bedtime… Continue reading HELLO, BABY! I'm Your Mom and BEVAN, A Well-Loved Bear: 2 PICTURE BOOKS, 1 Giveaway
Do you remember back in August when I posted a cover reveal for Viviane Elbee's second picture book, I WANT MY BOOK BACK? It releases on March 1 and here's your opportunity to win a copy of this fun, book-friendly and make-any-librarian-happy picture book. REVIEWDarryl's passion is introduced immediately in the opening of this book. His problem is also introduced:… Continue reading I WANT MY BOOK BACK! A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
I recently attended a webinar "Feel the Feelings: Crafting Picture Books" with Bethany Hegedus, author and founder of The Writing Barn. As a result, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is front and center in my brain. Bethany emphasized that readers should be able to take away kindness, empathy, understanding, bravery, and inclusion after reading picture books. Here… Continue reading TWO FUN PICTURE BOOKS with IMPORTANT MESSAGES: ROCK AND VOLE and WHERE'S MY COW?
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
I'm slowly making it through my to-be-reviewed shelf (which keeps getting replenished by publishers and publicists sending me books!). Last spring I received these two books from Sleeping Bear Press and I'm now getting around to sharing them with you.A CAPE!Author-Illustrator Marty Kelley's book begins and ends without words. In fact, I bet the entire book has less… Continue reading SILLY BOOKS FOR KIDS (with not-so-silly messages): 2 REVIEWS AND 2 GIVEAWAYS
Today I'm sharing two new books from Sleeping Bear Press. Although they're not coloring books per se, they each use colors to teach important friendship lessons. Written for the pre-K through first grade crowd, teachers, librarians, parents, and caregivers will enjoy sharing these sweet books with young readers.The Color Collector (Written by Nicolas Solis and illustrated by… Continue reading Two "Coloring" Books from Sleeping Bear Press: Two Reviews PLUS Two Giveaways!
To follow up on last week's blog about Laura Sassi's picture book class, please see my interview with her on the Write2Ignite blog. Here are Laura's books. Leave a comment on the Write2Ignite book to win a copy of either Goodnight Manger or Goodnight Ark.Thanks to those of you who expressed interest in Laura's class.… Continue reading Laura Sassi Gives a Master Picture Book Class
Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef who won the ARC of Between Sam and Me. Stay tuned! You'll have another chance to win an ARC in October.*******The holidays will be here before you know it and my shelves are overflowing with Sleeping Bear Press Books to review and give away. Win them now and stash them for… Continue reading Three Picture Books for the Youngest Readers (and their Parents) from Sleeping Bear Press + Two Giveaways!
Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef for winning a copy of Wood, Wire, Wings from last week's blog. ***** The two books I'm featuring this week definitely create smiles -- but they each teach something too. TRAVEL GUIDE FOR MONSTERS With a title like that, you know this is going to be a book that will appeal… Continue reading Two Silly (But Signifcant) Picture Books from Sleeping Bear Press