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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/ Chad Otis and Review of Neat Nick's Big Mess
Fun talk with author/illustrator Chad Otis about his personal inspiration and creation of his newest picture book - Neat Nick's Big Mess.
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Isabelle Simler
So honored to talk with French author-illustator Isabelle Simler about the inspiration and creation of her new picture book - Home.
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Marion Kadi and Review of Harriet's Reflections
French debut author/illustrator Marion Kadi shares about the creation of her whimiscal and poignant picture book - Harriet's Reflection.
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Amy Hevron
Such a pleasure to talk with Amy Hevron about her inspiration and illustration of her newest picture book - Log Life.
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Mirka Hokkanen and Review of Little Seasons: Spring Seeds
Chatting with author/illustrator Mirka Hokkanen about the first book in her new picture book science series - Little Seasons: Spring Seeds.
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Chantal Bourgonje and Review of Searching For Home
Interview w/Dutch author/illustrator Chantal Bourgonje about creating her humorous and touching new picture book - Searching For Home.
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Plus One - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF:
Combining the fun of John Hare's wordless spreads w/a succint and wry text, creates a wonderfully funny and touching book on friendship.