I’ve had the pleasure of reading some great picture books recently that I want to share with you. In no particular order they are:
1. DOG GONE by Leeza Hernandez follows the antics of a naughty dog who, when scolded, runs away. Will he repent? Will he find his way back home? Read this delightful book and find out.
2. THE MONSTORE by Tara Lazar, illustrated by James Burks, is a fun-filled story about a boy named Zack who decides to buy a monster that to help scare his pesky little sister. The only catch is, be careful which monster you choose. At the Monstore, there are no refunds, no returns, and no exchanges.
3. CREEPY CARROTS by Aaron Reynolds illustrated by Peter Brown, tells the tale of Jasper the rabbit who loves eating carrots from Crackenhopper Field. He eats them all the time until…they start following him home. The illustrations in this book won the Caldecott Honor this year.
For more picture books and other children’s activities, visit the blog of Susanna Hill. Her Perfect Picture Books post lists over 750 books in more than 100 categories recommended by 50+ children’s book reviewers. http://susannahill.blogspot.com Click on Perfect Picture Books.
Happy Reading!
I just returned home from the annual New Jersey Children’s Book Writers and Illustrator’s Conference (NJSCBWI) in Princeton. What an inspiring and motivating weekend surrounded by the best agents, editors and writer’s of children’s books. There were numerous workshops to perfect the craft of writing, as well as A Keynote Address by writer/illustrator PETER BROWN, a warm, funny and talented man.
At Book Signing With Peter Brown
With Tara Lazar, author of THE MONSTORE
New Author TARA LAZAR gave an inspirational talk about the Myth of Great Divide between those published and those not and how our NJ group of talented people have always helped and encouraged each other on our writing journey.
There were reunions with writer friends and new bonds made with first-timers. Best of all, I left with a new energy and purpose to dive into writing projects and keep on sending my stories out into the world.
Me with my Super Agents Liza Fleissig, Ginger Harris and fellow writer Robin Newman.
Thanks to Leeza Hernandez the Regional Advisor and the planning committee for another great event. For more photos and highlights check out the NJSCBWI website: http://www.newjerseyscbwi.com
Liza Fleissig of Liza Royce Agency with fellow writer Karin Lefrank also repped by Liza.
3 Cheers for Robin Newman…another fellow writer repped by the Liza Royce Agency.
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