Raising Readers
By Wendy Hinote Lanier A common phrase among educators a few years ago was “Readers are Leaders.” We still hear it often. And it’s been used so much; it has almost become cliché. But the fact is, as a former … Continue reading →
Let’s Celebrate Mother Goose Day with These Picture Books
I love reading Mother Goose nursery rhymes to my littles any day of the year, but it’s especially fun to celebrate on the official Mother Goose Day, too! May 1 is the official holiday for Mother Goose Day. Here are … Continue reading →
Book Review: The Adventures of Planetman: The Case of the Plastic Rings by Karen Cioffi
■Author: Karen Cioffi■Pages: 48■Publisher: 4RV Children’s Corner■ISBN-13 : 978-1950074174■SRP: $17.99■Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Celebrate Earth Day with this fun and informative read.
Continue reading →Book Review – R is for Rhyming
What better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than with a book about poetry? I love reading poetry but I haven’t always understood the reason and rhyme behind it. When I ran across R is for Rhyming by Judy Young … Continue reading →
National Crawfish Day – April 17
Let’s celebrate National Crawfish Day with an adventure. Everyone knows about finding crawdads in creeks and ditches, but did you know you could catch one in a hole in the ground with a string and some bacon? Many years ago … Continue reading →
Princess Lillian and Grandpa’s Goodbye
I am happy to interview author Jenny Fulton so she can share about her new picture book, Princess Lillian and Grandpa’s Goodbye. Please tell us about your book, Jenny. Princess Lillian and Grandpa’s Goodbye is an intimate celebration of a … Continue reading →