Non-Fiction

I am excited to be featuring Hannah Holt’s debut picture book. Hannah and I met years ago through the 12×12 Picture Book group. And became closer over the years as our writing journey took twists and turns. Now on my family trips to Portland, Oregon we make a point to meet-up. Hope you enjoy the… Read more »

Title: Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years Author: Stacy McAnulty Illustrator: David Litchfield Publisher: Henry Holt, 2018 Editor: Sally Doherty Book Type: Fiction Ages: 4-8 Theme: Earth, Space Opening Lines: Hi! My name is Earth. Some people call me Gaia, the World, the blue marble, or the third planet from the sun. You can call me Planet Awesome. Synopsis (from Amazon website):… Read more »

Title: Looking at Lincoln Author & Illustrator: Maira Kalman Check out the interview (Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast) Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2012 Book Type: Non-Fiction Ages: 5-10 Themes: Presidents, Civil War, American History Synopsis (from Amazon website): Abraham Lincoln is one of the first giants of history children are introduced to, and now Maira… Read more »