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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Bea Birdsong and Review of Sam's First Word
Interview of Bea Birdsong about her newest picture book with illustrator Holly Hatam and a review of Sam's First Word.
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The Picture Book Buzz - 10 New "Back to School" Books in 2019
There are so many "first day of school" picture books. I know some of my favorites have been the more unusual ones, such as: Be A Friend...
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I Will Be Fierce - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
I've heard time and again that a picture book is a 50-50 partnership of the text and the illustrations. Often times the illustrator goes...
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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Bea Birdsong
Today I have the pleasure of featuring a debut picture book author, Bea Birdsong. Bea is a former teacher. She lives in North Carolina...