Non-Fiction for Early Readers – What’s a Parent to Do?

I really have to tell the truth here.  When I think about non-fiction for my boys age’s two and four, I get overwhelmed.  How in the world do I navigate all the books out there and find non-fiction books that they will enjoy?  And more importantly, aren’t over their head?  Fiction?  No problem there a [...]

Do’s and Don’ts at Book Expo America and Book Blogger Con

We are nearing the end of the two week Book Blogger Convention and Book Expo America blog tour that is full of tips, advice, experiences for those who will be attending this year, and as a ill side-effect, making those unable to go really jealous.  Today is my turn in the hot seat.  Let me [...]

Calamity Jack by Shannon and Dean Hale, Illustrated by Nathan Hale

What happens when you take the infamous Shannon Hale, pair her up again with her husband Dean, and illustrator Nathan Hale (no relation), the retelling of a famous fairy tale, a feisty heroine, a bit of steampunk and wrap it all up in a graphic novel?  Calamity Jack!  A companion novel to Rapunzel’s Revengee (my [...]

Calamity Jack Launch Party with Shannon, Dean and Nathan Hale

On Saturday I met up with Suey from It’s All About Books and Heather from Fire and Ice for the Calamity Jack launch party hosted by The Kings English Bookshop.  Oh how I wish all of you could be so lucky to have Shannon Hale live in your hometown.  She is one class act and [...]

Guest Post: Author Bonny Becker – Have We Gone Too Far In Stripping Bad Things From Picture Books?

I’m excited today to have amazing author Bonny Becker guest posting on my blog. If you don’t know Becker from her adorable new book A Birthday for Bear or from the cute A Visitor for Bear among her other wonderful books including My Brother, The Robot, An Ants Day Off, The Christmas Crocodile, Holbrook, [...]