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Simply 7 with Vicky Fang: ALPHABOT

September 21, 2023September 17, 2023 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

Every once in a while I have to break out of my usual picture book interviews to share a special board book with you and today is one of those days! Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Jack Wong: THE WORDS WE SHARE

September 19, 2023September 17, 2023 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

As a teacher, I’ve had many students over the years who have had to translate for their parents at family conferences.  That’s why I imagine today’s picture book could have been written by any one of them. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky: JUST ONE PEBBLE

September 15, 2023September 9, 2023 / jenabenton / 5 Comments

I love books that empower kids to realize they can do things they might’ve not thought about before.  Especially if they’re based on a TRUE story like the book discussed today! Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Charlotte Offsay: CHALLAH DAY

September 14, 2023August 8, 2023 / jenabenton / 2 Comments

Did you know that it’s almost Challah Day?  Well today’s picture book celebrates just that. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Rajani LaRocca: MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW

September 12, 2023September 9, 2023 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

If there is a picture book about tea, you know I have to read it.  After all, there are instantly two of my favorite things: tea and picture books! Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Jacqueline Jules: SMOKE AT THE PENTAGON

September 11, 2023August 4, 2023 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

I remember exactly where I was when 9/11 happened.  I saw endless images from New York for weeks, but I don’t really recall anything about the happenings at the Pentagon.  Today’s picture book uses poetry told from the point of view of children in the vicinity of the Pentagon to recount those circumstances. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Benson Shum & Giveaway: CINDY AND PANDA

September 7, 2023August 4, 2023 / jenabenton / 6 Comments

If you haven’t had a chance to read today’s author-illustrator picture book yet, have I got a treat for you! Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Heather Kinser: NATURE IS A SCULPTOR

September 5, 2023August 4, 2023 / jenabenton / 7 Comments

Today I get to share another beautiful nonfiction picture book with you. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Mia Wenjen: FOOD FOR THE FUTURE

August 31, 2023August 1, 2023 / jenabenton / 1 Comment

I’ve seen a lot of talk about sustainable food sources for the future, but I must admit I hadn’t heard of some of the ones included in today’s picture book.  (And I LOVE learning something new.) Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Meghan Wilson Duff: HOW ARE YOU, VERITY?

August 29, 2023July 28, 2023 / jenabenton / 1 Comment

Today’s picture book is an interesting combination of love-of-the-ocean and neurodiversity. Continue reading →

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