Larson's writing and Roy's illustrations complement each other so well, this book is truly a work of art.
Tag: Writing
Big Picture 14: Small Wonders, Big Possibilities
In the Palm of My Hand, written by Jennifer Raudenbush, illustrated by Isabella Conti. Although April in Chicago had its fair share of gray skies and blustery winds, it teased us with sunshine, warmth, and brilliant blue skies. May brings promises of more beautiful weather and more time spent outdoors, making In the Palm of… Continue reading Big Picture 14: Small Wonders, Big Possibilities
Big Picture 13: Food Waste
Fridge-opolis, written by Melissa Coffey, illustrated by Josh Cleland. April is here! And Earth Day is right around the corner, which is why I am very excited to share Melissa Coffey and Josh Cleland's book, Fridge-opolis. Fridge-opolis is a delightful read-aloud about a city dealing with pollution and overcrowding. If you haven't already guessed from… Continue reading Big Picture 13: Food Waste
Big Picture 12: Immigration
Cover of It's a Wonderful Story. Written by Amanda Rose, illustrated by Anne Rikta. When author, Amanda Rose, asked me if I would be interested in reading her picture book about a German immigration story, I jumped at the chance! Immigration stories are fascinating and, since my own family also immigrated from Germany, I had… Continue reading Big Picture 12: Immigration
Big Picture 5: Informed Decisions, Part 2
Check out author, Lisa Wheeler's website. Check out illustrator, Zachariah Ohora's website. As promised, here is part 2 of The Pet Project. If you're looking for some resources for writing poetry for ELLs, check out this post from ¡Colorín colorado! Standards CCSS SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers… Continue reading Big Picture 5: Informed Decisions, Part 2
#50PreciousWords Contest
Art by Vicky Fang In 2021, picture book author, Vivian Kirkfield chose me as a #PBChat finalist. Later that summer, I met Vivian for lunch and got to talk shop with a real, live author! I think I was a bit starstruck. Luckily, Vivian is so gracious and easy to talk to. If you aren't… Continue reading #50PreciousWords Contest
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022
This year is my first year participating in Multicultural Children's Book Day (MCBD) as a book reviewer. If you are unfamiliar with MCBD, scroll down to read about how it started and check out the links provided for educators and homeschoolers. As a reviewer for Multicultural Children's Book Day 2022, I received Look at Me:… Continue reading Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022