On a daily basis I find myself reminding my girls the same things over and over – hang up your backpack, dishes go in the sink, brush your teeth, put your clothes in the hamper – a seemingly endless list. Often … Continue reading →
Creating children’s books, especially illustrated books, requires many hands and many skills. One of my favorite projects as a freelance editor has been Zack, You’re Acting Zany: Playful Poems and Riveting Rhymes (Standard Publishing, 2010). The author is Marty Nystrom, … Continue reading →
You know you want a good Bible storybook for your child. But whether you’re shopping in a Christian bookstore or online, the options can feel overwhelming. How do you decide? Here are 5 tips to help you sort through the … Continue reading →
I remember sitting in first-grade reading circle when the letters on the large book on the easel suddenly formed words. Sit, Spot. Run, Jane. Run, Dick. I could read! Not long after that, my mother took me to the children’s … Continue reading →
Have you ever tasted honey straight from the honeycomb? The awesome sweetness bursts in your mouth as you bite down on a piece of fresh honeycomb. For some unexplained reason, honey always tastes richer and sweeter when you eat it … Continue reading →