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The Sidewalk Rescue — Perfect Picture Book Friday
Since I began the month with a Perfect Picture Book illustrated by Debbie Ohi, I’m Bored, it seemed appropriate to end the month with one illustrated by her sister, Ruth Ohi. This is the second book written by Hazel Hutchins and illustrated by Ruth Ohi that I have featured as a Perfect Picture Book choice.…
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Waiting in the Wings — Teaser # 4
The diva is busy rehearsing… and snacking. Will her costume still fit on opening night? Stay tuned…
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Show Me How! — Positive Parental Participation at work
In June of this year, Susanna Hill hosted a series of guest posts on her blog, all on the topic of self-publishing. I found the post by Vivian Kirkfield particularly interesting and edifying. Vivian has written and published a resource book for parents (and others) — Show Me How! — that, as the subtitle explains,…
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From the archives — Books to Share with Children When Someone Dies
This was first posted on elizabethannewrites on June 11, 2011. When I first wrote this post back in June of 2011, I’d just received word that a friend had died after a brief (but fiesty) battle with brain cancer. This post was, and is, in memory of Audrey. Death is not an easy thing for…
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Over the Moon — Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project Author: Many. Conceived and Created by Kate Dawson and Jodi Glucksman Illustrator: Many. Publisher: Westport, CT: Easton Studio Press, 2012
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Waiting in the Wings — Teaser # 3
Scenery and backdrops are being painted, costumes are being fitted, and the intern’s being run off his paws! Will everything be ready in time? Stay tuned…
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12×12 Shout-Outs and the I’M BORED Winner!
I’m excited about today’s post for two reasons. One, I get to announce the winner of the giveaway I held on my blog last week, and two, I’m highlighting the accomplishments of several members of our 12×12 in 2012 community. First of all, let’s see who won the copy of Michael Ian Black and Debbie…
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From the Archives — Wild Orchid & Waiting for No One
This was first posted on elizabethannewrites on April 8, 2011. I’m tying this post to Patricia’s post earlier regarding Autism Awareness Month — I hope you’ll read Pat’s thoughtful and thought-provoking post. My cousin, Bev Brenna, who writes thoughtful and thought-provoking YA books (as well as middle-grade novels, and picture books — Bev is versatile)…
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Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds — Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Sky Color Author/Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds Publisher: Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2012
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International Dot Day
Every year on September 15th-ish, there is a wonderful celebration of creativity known as International Dot Day, based on the equally wonderful picture book by Peter H. Reynolds, The Dot. This year, over 500,000 — yes, over HALF A MILLION — people, mainly children in classrooms, are participating in Dot Day. Some are Skyping with…
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Waiting in the Wings — Teaser # 2
The impresario producer has made his decision. It will be a musical extravaganza like none you’ve ever seen! (p.s. The blackboard says 1st Rehearsal 1 p.m. SHARP!) Stay tuned…
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DEBBIE OHI! Guest Post — It’s Worth the Wait
I am thrilled to be helping to promote friend and Canadian illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s first picture book on my blog. I hope you saw I’M BORED on my Perfect Picture Book Friday post last week. Today, Debbie has graciously agreed to do a guest post on my blog, and I am so grateful to…