As a picture book author, I get a little bit of an insider’s view of how children’s books are put together—but just a peek. Authors
Yes. Yes I do. Sure, I know there’s a whole school of thought that says “sharing a message” in a children’s book is something to avoid.
When I tell parents and teachers the title of my new children’s book, Worries Are Not Forever, they often say something like, “I need that
Do you know Veruca Salt? She’s the spoiled, impatient young girl from Roald Dahl’s children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which was made into
Jimmy Fallon’s new song is helping Americans tune in to the importance of fighting viruses: “Wash your hands, wash your hands, do not touch your
Q. What keeps you up at night? A. Reading much, much too late! Q. What is your proudest career moment? A. In 2005 I won
When you read to your baby, you’re not just bonding, you’re promoting language and social skills. It’s never too early to start a positive lifetime
Hurray, it’s the holiday season! Uh-oh, it’s also cold and flu season. Parties, travel, and gatherings are all part of holiday fun, but time spent
By Elizabeth Verdick and Marieka Heinlen, author and illustrator of the Best Behavior® series Storytelling is at the heart of being human—and it starts at
When I picture myself as a kid, I think of my bedroom in our split-level West Virginia house, a room I loved but had to
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