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 →As soon as I saw the title for this adorable picture book, I knew I would love it, and I can’t believe no one thought of this idea before! Thanks to my friend Patti Richards, and the sweet and humorous … 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 →Have you ever wondered how those dates for an historic event got in the footnotes of your Bible? God called Abraham to leave Ur in 1922 BC. Joseph sold into Egypt in 1728 BC. Nehemiah completed rebuilding the wall of … Continue reading →
Creativity should lead to innovation. We all want to instill creativity in our children. In addition, their creativity should lead to making something better or introducing an entirely new creation. This book just might be the motivation they need.
Continue reading →Children learn by doing! This age-old maxim is certainly true, and the theory works in the kitchen as well as in the classroom. And now with summer vacation from school just around the corner, there will probably be more opportunities … Continue reading →
