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Reassuring Young Children
Many parents and teachers are looking for resources to help reassure children during this tumultuous year, and I was reminded of a line from a Booklist review for my picture book Why Do Kittens Purr?:
Get Wild Watching Wolf Cams
My novel Runt is a favorite with many middle grade readers, especially those who love books set in the wilderness.
Ready for Rainbows!
Summer is rainbow season, and you can find several rainbow-related activities in this “Rainbow of Colors Lesson Blog.”
A Book (and Activities) for Baby
Are you looking for resources featuring engaging lessons for the tiniest book lovers?
Books for Independent Readers
Many of my titles focus on a special kind of independence: the stage when young readers begin to read independently!
Helping Young Children in Challenging Times
2020 has been a challenging year for people of all ages, young children included. This article in Psychology Today, however, provides ideas for “things we can start doing today that will help our children—and us—feel better.
Teaching Young Readers About Nonviolent Protests
Young readers likely have had many questions about the protests in so many American cities this summer. One helpful resource is my title Martin Luther King, Jr., from the “My First Biography” series.
A Celebration of Fathers
Father’s Day is coming soon! If your household includes someone who loves both board books and Dad, you might want to check out my title The Very Best Daddy of All.
One Hot June Morning…
Are you looking to keep a middle grader well-supplied with reading for the coming summer? My first published novel, Shelter from the Wind, is a coming-of-age story about Stacy, who runs away from home one hot June morning.