How to Find an Elephant - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
First, congratulations are in order. The winner of the signed Finn Finds a Friend is: Julie Rowan-Zoch Sometimes when you least expect...
It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
How come fairy tale characters are so naive? But what if they weren't? Wouldn't it be more interesting if they were more realistic, even...
The Great Pasta Escape - Perfect Picture Book Friday @PPBF & AMAZING 4 book giveaway
Beware! Pastas are on the loose and playing at an island near you! With amazing harmony, Miranda Paul and Javier Joaquin cook up the most...
The Picture Book Buzz - Miranda Paul Plus an AMAZING 4 Book Giveaway
Today I have the enormous pleasure to host Miranda Paul. I have admired her writing and books since she first published One Plastic Bag....
Don't Blink - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Strolling through the bookstore, looking for a mentor text for a critique partner, I glanced up and saw this cover. The face of the girl...
7 Ate 9: The Untold Story - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Tara Lazar has done it again. After studying Little Red Gliding Hood and taking a couple of webinars with her, I expected a humorous...
The Case of the Stinky Stench - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
If you enjoyed Josh Funk's initial food story, you will also enjoy the sequel. What happens to Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast after...
Noisy Night - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Mac is back! I love Mac Barnett's books (especially Extra Yarn & Leo), his TED talks, and his Kidlit presentations. I was excited to ...
Laundry Day - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Who hasn't heard, or heaven forbid, remembers saying "I'm bored." What's your record? - The second day of summer vacation? The afternoon...
Life On Mars - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF
Killing time in my bookstore, the children's department manager hurried over, grinning broadly, and asked if I had seen this book. I fell...