Best picture books for kids including Caldecott and other award winning books for children.
There is something so gentle and comforting about reading Lisa Rogers’ books. She really gets into the soul of her subject and presents them in such a deeply sensitive and engaging way. Woody’s Words is another triumph! I was thrilled to learn more and share it with you, my reader! p.s. Related posts: Lisa…
You can learn Japanese in a more natural way by exploring the worlds of anime and manga. These stories use the same language people speak every day, so you hear and see Japanese words in realistic settings. Speech patterns, tone, and slang from your favorite shows and comics make lessons feel more familiar and easier…
Please welcome my guest author, Deedee Cummings, with her book list on the best children’s books about empathy! We are giving away a copy of Deedee’s newest picture book, Hope In the Nick of Time. To enter, please leave a comment. Teaching kids empathy, the ability to see the world through another’s eyes, is one…
I had such a wonderful time visiting an Urban Farming Summer Program in Columbus, Ohio! The kids wrote me letters and made beautiful cards. They are all such wonderful artists! Thank you so much for having me! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for the Future:…
We are thrilled that We Sing From the Heart received a Social Justice award from the International Literacy Association! We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez Recommended Reading for the Social Justice Literature Award 2025…
It is not surprising that a picture book launch by Phaea Crede would be a ton of fun! The illustrator of Princess Battle Royale, Jen Hill, joined in with a lively and hilarious reading of the book. Jen also did a drawing session with the crowd, letting them create their own Princess character for the…
Today, I’m thrilled to talk to illustrator and artist Violeta Encarnación. She is the illustrator for Barbed Wire Between Us, which is the story of my heart. Our picture book is scheduled for release on March 24, 2026. Q1: What was your journey to becoming a children’s book illustrator? I’ve always loved drawing, but it…