It’s the first day of a new year (yay!) and this is the first Simply 7 of the year. What better book to discuss than a “first day” book (and on it’s book birthday no less!)? Continue reading
Simply 7 interview
Simply 7 with Rebecca Jordan-Glum–“The Trouble with Penguins”
I’m so excited to share today’s Simply 7 with you. Today’s author and I became instant friends when we first met and have been cheering each other along the journey ever since. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Susan Novich–“Guess Who is Behind the Door”
I don’t always talk about board books on my blog, but when I do, you can be sure that they’re special! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Skylaar Amann AND a giveaway–“Lloyd Finds His Whalesong”
If you’ve followed my blog for a while now, you know I love to reward my followers. Since we’re nearing the holidays, I have a special giveaway for you all today (possibly just in time for someone’s holiday present!). Continue reading
Simply 7 with Janie Emaus–“Latkes for Santa Claus”
It’s time to celebrate another holiday picture book debut! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Terry Pierce–“Love Can Come in Many Ways”
You may have already seen today’s book making the blog rounds, but let me highlight it here again for you because it’s just that special. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Melissa Stoller–“Sadie’s Shabbat Stories”
Today I get to share a very special picture book just in time for the holidays. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Dow Phumiruk–“Hugsby”
If you haven’t heard the name Dow Phumiruk or seen her illustrations yet? You’re in for a treat! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Josh Funk–“Where is Our Library?” AND “It’s NOT Little Red Riding Hood”
Today I get to share not one, but TWO amazing picture books written by Josh Funk. They both had a book birthday on the SAME day. Can you believe it? Continue reading
Simply 7 with Rajani Larocca–“Seven Golden Rings: a Tale of Music & Math”
I’ve been down a lot the last couple of weeks. Perhaps I was just staving off the inevitable and it’s my turn to be depressed in this pandemic. I don’t know, but here I am. Yet there are these moments of pure joy that help me to forget, just for a few minutes, the gloom around me. I marvel at the carefree birds who fly from season to season unaware of my travails. I marvel at the endless joy found in a child’s laugh. And I marvel at the glow of a good book. Today, I get to share that last bit with you. Continue reading