I love a good fantasy picture book any day, but throw in a little SEL (i.e., Social Emotional Learning) and I’m fascinated. Continue reading
Author: jenabenton
Simply 7 with Sarah Lynne Reul: BUBBIE AND RIVKA’S BEST EVER CHALLAH (SO FAR!)
Today’s picture book is NOT a holiday picture book. And yet, it feels perfect to share this week when so many people are thinking of their favorite foods and family traditions. Continue reading
Giveaway winner: ALPHABEDTIME
Time flies too fast! It’s already time to announce the winner of our last giveaway. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Ratha Tep: WALLY THE WORLD’S GREATEST PIANO-PLAYING WOMBAT
It’s not often that you find picture books about healthy competition, and certainly not with wombats! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Lesa Cline Ransome: OF WALDEN POND
Today’s picture book is three things in one: two nonfiction biographies I’ve never heard before all told through glorious poetry. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Diana Murray: UNICORN CHRISTMAS
I’m surprised it’s taken this long for someone to think of combining unicorns and Christmas together into a picture book, but I’m not surprised that the talented writer that did so is Diana Murray! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Alex Willan: YETIS ARE THE WORST!
If you’re not familiar with today’s author illustrator or his series of “worst” books, you should be! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Suma Subramaniam: SHE SANG FOR INDIA
I love when I discover a story I’ve never heard of before. That’s just the case with today’s nonfiction picture book biography. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Isabella Kung: NO SNOWBALL!
If you are a cat lover like me, today’s sequel by Isabella Kung will both tickle your fancy AND your funny bone. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Josh Funk: The Great Caper Caper AND It’s NOT the Three Little Pigs
It’s two-for-the-price-of-one today! That’s right! You get to hear about TWO amazing picture books in ONE interview that has only SEVEN questions. Continue reading