A Poem is Firefly
A Poem is a Firefly is a fun children’s picture book written in rhyme with a beautiful calming rhythm. The story opens with a bear asking a question. “What is a poem?” All the animals in the forest try to … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Writing
Tadpoles
What child doesn’t enjoy a picnic at the pond, wading in and discovering tadpoles, and searching for a paper cup to take home a few swimming memories?
Continue reading →Planting a Rainbow
Has spring fever set in for your children? Is there more doodling going on than learning? Wait! It could be they are learning while they are doodling, just not in the traditional way. I’d like to explore how “doodling” and … Continue reading →
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS CHILD: A Nativity Counting Book and an interview with author Laura Sassi
Hello Friends – I am so happy to share a new book and an interview with its creative and poetic author, Laura Sassi! We have a new baby in the family and Laura wrote the perfect board book for us … Continue reading →
7 ways stories grow like plants
Did you know that stories grow like plants? At least fruitful stories that grow in the hearts of your readers do. When I do author visits to schools, churches, or homeschool groups, I am sometimes asked to conduct a writing … Continue reading →
Engaging the Whole Child in Your Books
The Big Bad Wolf said, “Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and …… Generations of children know just what to do next: BLOW the house down! Children engage with picture books by hearing the words and seeing the pictures. A … Continue reading →