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 →
When my kids were little, we lived in a house with a sturdy oak tree out front. Of course, we hung a wooden swing on the oak tree with super thick rope. Before the kids learned to hold on to … Continue reading →
I just read that “Baby Shark” has become the most watched video on YouTube with something like 10 billion views! That’s crazy. (I just rewatched it. 10 billion and one.) It’s a catchy tune, for sure. And now I will … Continue reading →
