The Bad Haircut
Yesterday I got what I would consider a bad haircut. It’s not that it looks awful – it’s just that it’s way shorter than I had hoped. And when you have curly hair, short is not always a good thing. … Continue reading →
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When We Forget Who We Really Are
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king. Psalm 45:1a They charge through the back door wearing their toothy smiles and holding out their … Continue reading →
Writing For Beginning Readers
People often ask me if I write only when I am inspired to write. The answer is no. I write because I am a writer, and sometimes the only inspiration I need is a contract and a deadline. Do teachers only teach … Continue reading →
So You Want to Write Children’s Picture Books?
It looks so easy. Less than a thousand words and some accompanying pictures. How difficult could it be to write a children’s picture book? Actually, more difficult than most people think! Perhaps you have a story you’ve told to your … Continue reading →
Christian Author: Max Lucado
One of my favorite Christian authors for children is Max Lucado. His books for children are so honest, heartwarming, and teach life lessons in a way that both children and adults alike kling to. YOU ARE SPECIAL is one of … Continue reading →
Let’s Pretend!
If you watch little ones as they play, you will notice that they spend much of their time pretending. Imagination and fantasy are a very important part of early childhood development, and it’s something that toy manufacturers learned long ago. Baby dolls help little girls pretend … Continue reading →