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Wolves in the Wild
There are great resources available to help your students dig into the facts behind the fiction in my novel

Cultivating Curiosity
This blog post delves a little deeper into why it’s so important to encourage young people’s curiosity

Beginning Readers Can Blast Off with a Book
New readers can journey through the solar system with the most recent title from my Our Universe series

“That story saved my life”
Sometimes writers/editors are given the gift of learning that one of their books has played a major role in a reader’s life

Dance Through the Winter Doldrums
Add some music and movement fun to your classroom with some winter tunes for young ones

Let the Learning Begin (Again)
Check out the variety of free classroom resources available on my website


Books Bring the Wild World to Life
My Wildlife Picture Books feature stunning images from wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela

Weather and the Water Cycle
Beginning readers can learn about a variety of weather wonders with a new edition of some of my Ready-to-Read titles


The Importance of Teaching Kids Gratitude
Gratitude is a value that can never be taught too early

Pets Can Help Kids Build Reading Skills
Here are some suggestions for how your four-legged family members can help young readers improve their skills

Give Beginning Readers a Geography Boost
Beginning readers can take a memorable geography journey through the pages of the 50 States to Celebrate books

Wild Ways to Keep Out the Cold
Animals survive the cold, dark days using a number of innovative strategies

A New Weather Ready-to-Read Is on the Way
Beginning readers can learn about the ups and downs of October weather in the Ready-to-Read titles

Inspiring Big Thoughts
I’m honored by another thoughtful review for my most recent picture book

The Top of the Book Pile
There’s still time to add some scary fun to your Halloween reading list!

Turn Your Students into “Ready Kids”
Be sure to check out these important disaster-preparation resources for kids, families, and educators


Send Students Soaring Through the Solar System
Check out a STEM pairing that will have your students seeing stars