This is Andrea Wang’s and my fourth installment of our Asian Culture Series. Today, we are talking oodles of noodles! Asian Culture and KidLit series with Andrea Wang September 2018: Cover Reveal! Andrea’s MAGIC RAMEN: The Story of Momofuku Ando February 2019: Cover Reveal! Mia’s Sumo Joe April 2019: Sumo, Ramen Noodles & Chinese Connection June 2019: Tempura and Chankonabe (and how…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
11 Picture Books for Kids to Discuss Big Emotions
I’ve received a pile of new, great picture books that deal with feelings that formed the basis for this booklist. When I think of emotions and kids, the book that pops into my mind is When Sophie Gets Angry, Really, Really Angry. It’s a picture book with illustrations that explode with emotion makes it especially…
Sumo Joe Reviewed in Publishers Weekly!
Sumo Joe was reviewed in Publishers Weekly! Sumo Joe Mia Wenjen, illus. by Nat Iwata. Lee & Low, $18.95 (40p) ISBN 978-1-62014-802-0 A sister eagerly wakes her big yet gentle older brother, “Sumo Joe.” As the girl leaves, Joe welcomes two friends to “practice sumo!” in “the ring” (pillows in a circle), each wrapped in…
64 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
I’m creating the book list for Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2020 Classroom Kit: Understand and celebrate our differences. We’ve replaced our previous title, “Understanding and Celebrating People with Disabilities,” after learning that this isn’t the correct language. I have children’s books and resource links for: ADHD Allergies Anxiety/Separation Anxiety Asthma Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Cancer…
My Son’s Drawing Class at MassArt Xtreme Week!
My oldest did the same art class, Xtreme Week, at Mass College of Art and Design a few years ago. She thought her little brother would like it so I got him to agree and signed it up. Secretly, it was also to help regulate his bedtime. He’s been staying up way too late this…
MassArt College Visit
I feel like I know Mass College of Art and Design (MassArt) because my oldest took many classes here as a high school student. In addition, I am mentoring a First To Go To College student at my kids’ high school and her first choice school is MassArt where she hopes to major in graphic…
How To Coach Girls wins Silver Award!
We are thrilled to announce that How To Coach Girls won a Silver Award in the 31st Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™ ! The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™, which include over fifty categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers. The Independent Book Publishers Association…







