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 interview
Simply 7 with Maple Lam: DIM SUM, HERE WE COME!
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
Simply 7 with Natasha Wing and Lingfeng Ho: THE NIGHT BEFORE LUNAR NEW YEAR
Today’s Simply 7 is with both the author and the cultural consultant of an already popular picture book series. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Becky Gehrisch: ESCAPE TO PLAY
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
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!
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
Simply 7 with Sarah Lynne Reul: BUBBIE AND RIVKA’S BEST EVER CHALLAH (SO FAR!)
Today’s picture book is NOT a holiday picture book. And yet, it feels perfect to share this week when so many people are thinking of their favorite foods and family traditions. Continue reading
Giveaway winner: ALPHABEDTIME
Time flies too fast! It’s already time to announce the winner of our last giveaway. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Ratha Tep: WALLY THE WORLD’S GREATEST PIANO-PLAYING WOMBAT
It’s not often that you find picture books about healthy competition, and certainly not with wombats! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Lesa Cline Ransome: OF WALDEN POND
Today’s picture book is three things in one: two nonfiction biographies I’ve never heard before all told through glorious poetry. Continue reading