A Note to Readers When I was a child, I loved mysteries. Not only did I devour books like Harriet the Spy–I was always looking around the neighborhood for mysteries to solve. I would have loved a book like Secret, Secret Agent Guy. I’m so excited to welcome my friend and critique partner to talk...Read More
A Note to Readers I’m delighted to welcome Candice Marley Conner to the blog to talk about how teachers can use her brand new book, Sassafras and her Teeny Tiny Tail with students. This book is Dyslexic inclusive; it is printed in a font that everyone can read, including people with dyslexia. Yay! Read on...Read More
A Note to Readers Letter week! Who doesn’t love celebrating each one of those lovely letters during letter week–as well as diagraphs. And with Stef Wade’s amazing book Q & U Call It Quits, you have a built-in tool for making this week rock! Enjoy! Rochelle Teaching Q & U CALL IT QUITS ...Read More
A Note to Readers We need to talk about consent with our children. But it’s awkward! Britta Stromeyer Esmail’s picture book, Raina’s (Un) Happy Birthday gives parents, teachers, and librarians an amazing starting point. Read on to learn more! Rochelle Teaching Raina’s (Un) Happy Birthday Tell us about your book. Young children don’t have much...Read More
A Note to Readers I am so thrilled to welcome my friend and debut group member Leah Rose Kessler to the blog to talk about her new picture book Rat Fair. This nearly wordless picture book is full of so much kindness and joy–I just love it! And wait until you see the amazing tools...Read More
A Note to Readers I am so thrilled to welcome my friend and critique partner Sandy Brehl to the blog to talk about her new picture book, Is It Over? You may remember that Sandy stopped by the blog earlier this year to talk about The Joy of Sharing Picture Books. In both posts, Sandy...Read More
A Note to Readers Readers, I am delighted to have Stephanie on my blog. We met online in 12 x 12 and are part of a debut author’s group, New Books for Kids. I adore Stephanie’s book–it teaches an effective breathing tool for overcoming fear and being brave! In this way, it’s a book that...Read More
