I know–I’m late! I have many ‘blah blah’ reasons, but consider this my ‘after the show show’ review. I’ve read several of Robbie’s Sir Chocolate series books (and many of her adult books). Besides being fun stories kids will be drawn to, Robbie has unique characteristics I rarely see in other books. First, she writes … Continue reading
Annika Perry’s Oskar’s Quest (2019) is a beautifully written children’s book that will appeal equally to adults. It’s an imaginative anthropomorphization of nature’s inhabitants as we join the tiny white bird named Oskar in his journey of discovery. Blurb Oskar is afraid of adventures. Yet one day he finds himself on a mysterious island which … Continue reading
I have been a fan of Chrys Fey’s mom’s children’s books for a few years now. Chrys blogs over at Write with Fey. She is also the author of an excellent Disaster Crimes series I’ve reviewed here on WordDreams. Her mom, Elaine Kaye, seems to be where she got her writing talent because Elaine’s children’s books … Continue reading
I am so excited to introduce you to one of the freshest of the new children’s books, this from Miriam Hurdle. It’s her debut children’s novel (she has a poetry book out already) but after reading it, I’m sure it won’t be her last. I welcome Miriam to my blog and am honored to be … Continue reading
I’m excited to tell you about Darlene Foster’s next book in her Amanda series– Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action 5/5 It follows the heroine, Amanda Ross, as she makes a trip to Holland to visit friends and try to unravel what happened to an Uncle who never returned from WWII–declared missing in action. If … Continue reading
I’m always looking for children’s books for my students and friends. I’m excited to say I’ve found two I think you’ll like: Amazing Matilda — A coming of age of a monarch butterfly; delightful Sir Chocolate and the Fondant Five story and cookbook Continue reading
I’m excited to have Chrys Fey’s Mom (an author grandma–yay!), Elaine Kaye, as my guest today on WordDreams. She writes the Gregory Green Adventure children’s series and has her story newest out, Halloween Ride, just in time for the holiday. Elaine today discusses how she got started reading books to kids, using her friend, Sammy, to … Continue reading
My writing PLN (professional Learning Network) pretty much revolves around blogs and the authors who share their insights and advice through the online blogs. When I have a question, I often go there first, before digging through my shelves of self-help writing books. Along the way, I’ve read many of their books. Here, I want … Continue reading
Stephanie Faris’ newest Piper Morgan book hit the Amazon shelves today–November 16th–and I’m excited to be part of this blog party. Here’s what Piper Morgan to the Rescue, third in the four-book series, is all about: Piper is super excited to help out at Bark Street, a local animal shelter in town. Who wouldn’t want … Continue reading
Being a K-5 teacher, I’m so excited about the debut of Stephanie Faris’ Piper Morgan series with Piper Morgan Joins the Circus and Piper Morgan in Charge (Simon & Schuster August 2016): When Piper Morgan has to move to a new town, she is sad to leave behind her friends, but excited for a new adventure. She … Continue reading
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