

Not Quite Snow White - The Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Has anyone noticed the uproar over having a diverse Ariel. I can't remember any such commotion for one of my favorite films - Cinderella....


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Susanne Gervay and Review of The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses
“I love being an author, creating stories that can change your world.” ~ Susanne Gervay Susanne Gervay, "grew up in beautiful Sydney with...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Katy Hudson and Review of The Golden Acorn
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


Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
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...


The King of Kindergarten - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
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...


Ghost Cat - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
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...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Deborah Abela and Review of Chapter Book The Most Marvelous I
Okay, so here's the second combination post I promised. When I attended the Australia SCBWI conference this year, I met this amazing...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Gayle Krause and Review of Once Upon A Twisted Tale + Giveawa
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...


Your First Day of Circus School - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
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:...


The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with the "Notable 19s"
Today I have the pleasure to introduce you to thirteen authors and illustrators - The Notable 19s - who joined together to celebrate and...






















