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Simply 7 with Kaz Windness & Giveaway: BITSTY BAT, SCHOOL STAR

May 30, 2023May 26, 2023 / jenabenton / 8 Comments

Do you know what’s better than seeing your friends succeed in publishing picture books?  Watching their work grow. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Abi Cushman & Giveaway: WOMBATS ARE PRETTY WEIRD

May 25, 2023May 27, 2023 / jenabenton / 14 Comments

I absolutely adore a good funny book.  Today’s picture book is both funny AND nonfiction by a funny author-illustrator.  I can’t wait to share it with you. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Rajani LaRocca: SUMMER IS FOR COUSINS

May 17, 2023May 13, 2023 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

Summer is almost here.  Today’s picture book is a celebration of summer, fun, and family. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Laura Seely-Pollack: CAVE GIRL’S BIG IDEA

May 15, 2023May 13, 2023 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

In the vast array of picture books with cave people, I’ve yet to see a cave girl who craves the comfort of something other than a cave.  Until today. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Terry Pierce & Nadja Sarell & Giveaway: HELLO, MEADOW!

May 11, 2023May 7, 2023 / jenabenton / 10 Comments

Meadows are wonderful places and this year, more than ever, people are visiting them to see the Superblooms.  Don’t know what that is?  Read on! Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Marsha Diane Arnold: ONE SMALL THING

May 10, 2023May 7, 2023 / jenabenton / 1 Comment

As I end my school year with students bickering over every little thing this year, I’m desperate for picture books about kindness.  The book we get a peek at today is a beautiful example. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Jack Wong: WHEN YOU CAN SWIM

May 4, 2023May 3, 2023 / jenabenton / 8 Comments

Today I get to share a stunning author-illustrator debut picture book with you.  Just wait until you take a peek inside! Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Jenna Beatrice & Erika Lynne Jones: THE LOUD LIBRARIAN

April 27, 2023April 23, 2023 / jenabenton / 4 Comments

I have a student this year who cannot speak lower than a level 5 (though his favorite volume is 11).  Today’s picture book not only made me laugh, but it made me think of him. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Candace Spizzirri: FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE

April 25, 2023April 23, 2023 / jenabenton / 5 Comments

Any time a picture book is set in Alaska, I immediately find a need to track it down.  That was certainly the case with today’s picture book. Continue reading →

Simply 7 with Gabi Snyder & Giveaway: COUNT ON US!

April 22, 2023April 16, 2023 / jenabenton / 3 Comments

Today is Earth Day and what better day to celebrate a picture book about environmental activism? Continue reading →

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