Picture books have long been the first choice for bedtime stories or just for when someone needs a cuddle on the couch. Well-loved stories have stood the test of time and bring back good memories from our childhoods, and we … Continue reading →
Ten No-Cost or Low-Cost Summer Activities for Kids With summer in full swing, it’s hard to forget that the new school year will be here before you know it. Now that I am older, I look back on some of … Continue reading →
Where I live, school is out for the summer. This is a great time for kids to pursue interests outside of the classroom. Traditional activities—like summer camps, family outings, and campfires—all make this break a unique opportunity for learning. Wait—what? … Continue reading →
Stories that deal with difficult issues in an age-appropriate and engaging way are hard to find. My latest book, Matt’s Compusonic, employs humor and exaggeration to tackle the problem of video game addiction. Susan Thogerson Maas’s book Abbie’s Woods: Defending the Nest uses a story filled with adventure and mystery to address bullying, potential parental divorce, child abuse, and other problems many children face.
Continue reading →I have always loved art. I remember asking for art supplies as one of my earliest presents. My parents not only got supplies but purchased a child’s easel which I use even today.
Continue reading →“Perhaps you’ve asked what it’s called when a big tornado mixes with a blazing wildfire (spoiler alert: it’s called a firenado!)” Now that should get any child’s attention.
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