If this is not a title and cover that will grab your attention--I'm not sure what will!Sophia Gholz is no stranger to my blog. I have reviewed BUG ON THE RUG; JACK HORNER, DINOSAUR HUNTER; and THE BOY WHO GREW A FOREST. But I must say, A HISTORY OF TOILET PAPER (Running Press Kids, 2022) is different from all of her other books.… Continue reading A HISTORY OF TOILET PAPER (AND OTHER POTTY TOOLS): A Review and Giveaway
Today I am featuring two more picture books published by Sleeping Bear Press. They're as different as STEM is to wordplay, but remarkably, both feature bugs. LIGHT the SKY FIREFLY!Three years ago I featured Sherry Mary Bestor and Jonny Lambert in their book, Soar High, Dragonfly! Today I'm highlighting another one of their collaborative adventures.My co-publisher of Talking Story,… Continue reading 2 Bug Books and 1 Giveaway
I have two wonderful STEM picture book biographies (courtesy of Sleeping Bear Press) to share with you today. JACK HORNER, DINOSAUR HUNTER ---Written by Sophia Gholz and illustrated by Dave Shephard. "As a baby, Jack's lullaby was the sound of… Continue reading DINOSAUR HUNTER and HEADSTRONG HALLIE! Two Dreamers, Two Picture Book Biographies, and One 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