I am so thankful for Barbara Gruener’s beautiful review on her blog, The Corner on Character. Take a look . . . Title: Nancy Bess had a Dress Author: Claire Annette Noland Illustrator: Angela C. Hawkins Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing Birth Date: March 19, 2024 Suitable for: ages 5-8 Themes: recycling, creativity, history Brief synopsis: When […]
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Share the Joy with Christmas Legends
One of the joys of the Christmas season is sharing stories that have been passed down for generations. They change over time and become legends, often with heartwarming conclusions. There are stories about candy canes, Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer. As most authors do, I used mentor texts as I retold an old Christmas story. […]
11 Beach Books for Young Readers
It’s National Beach Day and today I’m sharing a roundup of great beach books for kiddos who are beginning to read on their own. The great thing about early readers is that they are small and lightweight enough to tuck into your beach bag for a sunny day of reading. Don’t forget your sunscreen! […]
FEAST OF PEAS – A Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review
It’s Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 #ReadYourWorld During these pandemic days, most of us who love to travel are visiting new places through books. That is why Multicultural Children’s Book Day is a day I love to celebrate. Publishers and authors generously share their diverse titles so that bloggers like me can share an unbiased […]
The Princess in Black – Two new Adventures!
I had the great pleasure of being of Cybils Awards round 1 judge again this year in the Easy Reader and Chapter Book categories. I read wonderful books that I may not have had a chance to read and then vote on the best with other judges. There were so many great choices this year […]