Hello and welcome back for part two of Cecilia’s story. Remember in part one, Cecilia wants to make River dance again. So, her momo gives her magic dust to help. Will that be enough? Let’s find out: Wheareas some horses … Continue reading →
I hope you enjoyed my review of Cramm This Book: So You Know WTF Is Going On In the World Today , but now, it’s back to middle grade fiction. Granted by John David Anderson, published by Walden Pond Press … Continue reading →
Hello to you wherever you’re reading this short story for kids. I think you’ll enjoy this if you like horses and magic. Why not grab a little snack and settle back for a bit as you read: How to Make … Continue reading →
There’s a book that just came on the market, and its title says it all: Cramm This Book: So You Know WTF Is Going On In the World Today by Olivia Seltzer and published by Philomel Books. Seltzer, now 18, … Continue reading →
Imagine you’re the main character in a story and someone has given you some advice. If you’ve noticed, main characters tend not to follow advice (makes for a better story, don’t you think?). Imagine the problems that would start to … Continue reading →
Did you ever make a paper chain? How do you start a chain? Construction paper in multi-colors cut in strips and linked together, one by one by one. One little strip of paper, glued into a circle—a link—looks like nothing. … Continue reading →
I wonder if you or your children grew up watching Full House. My kids did. If it came on three times a day—and sometimes it did—they’d watch three times a day. Just to recap, Full House was a show about … Continue reading →
There is an expert who can explain to you how to write a children’s book. This morning, I interviewed the librarian at a local elementary school. Kellie Lowe from Rio Del Mar Elementary was so gracious, inviting me into her … Continue reading →
I mentioned Robert Louis Stevenson in my post Imagination & Creation. He is best known for books like Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. But also for A Child’s Garden of Verses. First published in 1885, it contains … Continue reading →
I remember just how I felt when I was a kid and had an assignment to begin a project. Do you remember that feeling? Excited to create something but scared to death that it won’t come out as planned and … Continue reading →
