Due to technical issues, this is going to be a busy week for posts. But I was so excited when Katy Hudson agreed to an interview. I have loved her picture books, since I discovered Too Many Carrots three years ago . Katy was raised in Middlesbrough, UK and started her Illustration career as a small child drawing on freshly emulsioned walls around the house! Her parents quickly dissuaded this medium and encouraged drawing with pencil and paper instead. The idea stuck (the pen

I was so intrigued by this cover and the unsusual title, when I first saw it's announcement, I couldn't wait to read it. It is a perfect...

Are you ready for a sneak peek? Have I got a doozy for you this Friday. Okay, now I know school is out, but you can never be too early...

You know you've found a treasure, when a story resonates deep within your heart. Over the years, I've lost pets and dearly loved family...

Okay, so here's the second combination post I promised. When I attended the Australia SCBWI conference this year, I met this amazing...

So, I'm shaking things up a bit this week. Good thing it's my blog. I'm going to do a combination interview/book review post on both...

I've lost count how many "first day of school" picture books exist. I know some of my favorites have been the more unusual ones, such as:...

Today I have the pleasure to introduce you to thirteen authors and illustrators - The Notable 19s - who joined together to celebrate and...

Tara Lazar’s biography is as fun as her books: “Street magic performer. Hog-calling champion. Award-winning ice sculptor. These are all...

Can you ever get too much of a good thing? Do all wishes necessarily turn out badly in the end? Is there always a price to be paid for...