What an extra-happy way to start the new year! BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST received a big, beautiful Booklist STARRED review. I couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what they had to say! “Bob the bear is the biggest, strongest, and smartest—according to himself. He never misses a moment to sing his own praises… Read more »
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A Stunning School Library Journal Review of BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST!
School Library Journal calls BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST “A beautiful book about true friendship.” See the full review right here. But here’s a little more to whet your appetite. “With its punchy illustrations and clever callouts to show inner thoughts and conversations, this book puts forth the notion that respect isn’t given… Read more »
A Fabulous PW Review for BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST!
Hooray for more happy news! Publishers Weekly calls BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST “emotionally generous.” Don’t you just love that? And they absolutely nail it when they say, “The story’s tidily phrased moral (‘Friends get to know friends’) lands on a truth: genuine curiosity builds connection far more powerfully than self-promotion ever could.”… Read more »
A Fun Trio For Your Back-To-School Bookshelf!
Are you looking for fresh reads for your back-to-school bookshelf? Try this trio! This series empowers kids to dream big and be the authors of their own life stories, while growing their social and emotional relationships too. Yes, there’s a lot packed into these sweet, little reads. And check out the FREE curriculum and activity… Read more »
It’s Graduation Season!
Let the Graduation Season Begin! It’s that graduation time of year! And for all your graduates, young and old, I have the perfect gifts. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? and A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO can be found wherever books are sold. (Or simply click on the… Read more »
Announcing A New Book Deal!
Friends – I’m absolutely thrilled to announce this new book deal and I’m beyond excited to be working with the brilliant and thoughtful Lauri Hornik at Penguin Rocky Pond AND the amazing and wonderfully talented Lynnore Bontigao. Check out Lynnor’s website at https://www.lynnorbontigao.com/ and get ready to melt while you browse her adorable art. Thank… Read more »
A Fun Trio For Your Back-To-School Bookshelf!
Are you looking for fresh reads for your back-to-school bookshelf? Try this trio! This series empowers kids to dream big and be the authors of their own life stories, while growing their social and emotional relationships too. Yes, there’s a lot packed into these sweet, little reads. And check out the FREE curriculum and activity… Read more »
LITapalooza 2024! A Literary Love Fest Indeed!
LITapalooza 2024 was not just a literary love fest … but an educator, librarian, creator, young reader, young artist, organizer and volunteer love fest as well. I loved participating on panels chatting about SEL, poetry, picture books, writing buddies and more. Plus, I was thrilled to lead the Raise Your Antenna! Rev Your Imagination! Get… Read more »
It’s Graduation Season!
Let the Graduation Season Begin! It’s that graduation time of year! And for all your graduates, young and old, I have the perfect gifts. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN A BOOK ABOUT YOU? and A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO can be found wherever books are sold. (Or simply click on the… Read more »
A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO selected for Illinois Reads!
Friends, I‘m beyond excited that A BOOK ABOUT YOU AND ALL THE WORLD TOO (from Joey Chou, HarperKids Books and me!) has been selected for Illinois Reads 2024, and I’m thrilled that this sweet book will be in the hands of Illinois’ youngest readers and listeners at the beginning of their reading journeys. Thank you,… Read more »
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