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MOSSY & TWEED Giveaway winner

January 17, 2023 / jenabenton / 2 Comments

Today I get to announce the winner of one signed copy of MOSSY AND TWEED: CRAZY FOR COCONUTS by Mirka Hokkanen. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Alex Willan: GOT YOUR NOSE!

January 12, 2023January 8, 2023 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

Have you ever had an older person “grab your nose” when you were younger?  Today’s picture book quickly takes that concept into the fantasy arena.  You won’t want to miss this one. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Mirka Hokkanen & Giveaway–MOSSY AND TWEED: CRAZY FOR COCONUTS

January 10, 2023January 8, 2023 / jenabenton / 11 Comments

Every once in a while I have to break my “picture books only” rule to share a very special book.  That’s the case with today’s graphic novel format Early Reader. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Maple Lam: DIM SUM, HERE WE COME!

January 5, 2023January 2, 2023 / jenabenton / 6 Comments

Am I the only person who celebrates the new year with a Dim Sum feast of pot stickers, bao, etc.?  No?  Then you won’t want to miss this book! Continue reading →

2023: Goals and secrets

January 2, 2023January 1, 2023 / jenabenton / 12 Comments

I don’t like making resolutions.  Instead, I make creative goals and an image to remind me of my path all year long.  Read on as I review the year behind, look forward to the year ahead, and spill the beans (just a tiny spill) on a secret. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Natasha Wing and Lingfeng Ho: THE NIGHT BEFORE LUNAR NEW YEAR

December 27, 2022December 26, 2022 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

Today’s Simply 7 is with both the author and the cultural consultant of an already popular picture book series. Continue reading →

2022 Holiday Giveaway

December 20, 2022December 17, 2022 / jenabenton / 12 Comments

2022 is almost over and I want to have at least one more giveaway. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Becky Gehrisch: ESCAPE TO PLAY

December 13, 2022December 11, 2022 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

Today’s picture book was done completely in acrylic paintings. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Susanna L. Hill: WHAT LITTLE BOYS/GIRLS ARE MADE OF

December 6, 2022December 5, 2022 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

Susanna had two books coming out at the exact same time on a very similar topic: little boys and little girls.  Wait until you see what she does with that old nursery rhyme “what are little boys [or girls] made of.” Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Bianca Schulze: TELL THE TRUTH DRAGON!

November 28, 2022November 27, 2022 / jenabenton / 5 Comments

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 →

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