Category: Writing Life

Today’s book is by Peter Brown, and I met him yesterday! First, the meeting at Hicklebee’s. I just barely made it there on time, due to spraining my foot. Good news? While waiting at Urgent Care I drafted out my PiBoIdMo post. Silver lining, silver lining… I really loved how Peter really addressed the children…

Since I’m meeting Peter Brown today, I thought I’d do one of his books! The second I saw this one, I knew I had to have it. Singe Singe loves it too! Title: You will be my friend! Published by: Little Brown and Company, 2011 Written by: Peter Brown Illustrated by: Peter Brown In one…

Ok, this book is a 2010, but it’s just so dear I had to include it here! Also, I have a good story behind it! So, first, Singe Singe met Candace Fleming and got a kiss from him! Also, I bought this book (and got it signed) for a friend who came to sublet my…

Ok, I’m going to say the winners first, since I KNOW you all want to know! Special thanks to Random.org for picking the winners! So, the winners of little idea books are: Beth and Vivian! Email me your address and what design you’d like and I’ll make your book and send it on its way!…

Sorry this post is so late today, everybody! Batteries on my camera were dead, and, since I only use rechargeables, I had to wait for them to charge up! (and no, tragically, no smart phone to take pictures as a backup!) Anyway, Singe Singe and I met Mo and heard him read this book! For…

Saw this book on a list somewhere and I’m glad I did because it’s REALLY fun. Title: Edwin Speaks Up Published by: Schwartz and Wade Books, 2011 Written by: April Stevens Illustrated by: Sophie Blackall. In one word: Babbley-fun! In one sentence: With five children, Mrs. Finnemore is a little distracted, and is always losing…

This book is platinum, baby! It’s totally boss and positively sizzles! Title: Rock ‘n’ Roll Mole Published by: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2011 Written by: Carolyn Crimi Illustrated by: Lynn Munsinger In one word: BOSS! In one sentence: Mole is a leather jacket and shades wearin’ guy who can rock the house when he’s…

I found this one on many lists of books to read. And I’m glad I did. It’s so, well, read on: Title: Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom Published by: Neal Porter Book, Roaring Book Press, 2011 Written by: Shane W. Evans Illustrated by: Shane W. Evans In one word: Beautifully-and-simply-composed. In one sentence: Go…

Another picture book author and illustrator we met at the conference! (The caption is in Singe Singe’s voice, p.s.) What’s that about a shovel? Mystery revealed in this post! Title: All the way to America Published by: Alfred A. Knopf, 2011 Written by: Dan Yaccarino Illustrated by: Dan Yaccarino In one word: I-want-a-special-shovel! In one sentence:…

I met Deborah Underwood this summer and heard her talk about the inspiration behind “The Quiet Book” and I’m so glad that there’s this fun companion book! Title: The Loud Book! Published by: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing, 2011 Written by: Deborah Underwood Illustrated by: Renata Liwska In one word: LOUD! In one sentence: Come along…