Today marks the first of the holiday books we will be talking about this year.  It’s cute, heartfelt, and a picture book you won’t want to miss. Continue reading →

Shall I tell you a secret?  I’m madly in love with those old wooden ships you see in historical movies.  Or even fantasy movies like the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.  It’s one of my life goals to set foot on one of those beauties I’ve heard are still hanging around.  You’re not terribly surprised, are you?  I didn’t think you would be, but you’ll be wonderfully surprised by today’s picture book. Continue reading →

Today I get to share another fantastic author-illustrator with you. Continue reading →

I have admired Judy Schachner’s picture books for YEARS.  I can’t wait to share today’s picture book interview with you. Continue reading →

I love a good historical picture book biography that finds an angle I’ve never heard of before.  That is exactly what happened with today’s Simply 7! Continue reading →

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year and nothing says fall like Halloween.  Unless you live in Alaska (we usually have snow by Halloween).  Today’s picture book is another fun Halloween treat you won’t want to miss. Continue reading →

I’ve been exhausted and haven’t had the words to explain what’s been going on with this school year.  BUT I think it’s time I talk about it.  If you want to know what’s happening with teachers (especially in my school district), read on.  If not, skip this blog and read the rest of my content as you like. Continue reading →

Today I get to share a picture book with you about penguins (and who doesn’t love penguins?). Continue reading →

Sometimes events seem out of control in the world and they work against your book release.  That wasn’t the case for today’s picture book which feels like it could have been a product of the pandemic (but it wasn’t!). Continue reading →