Children’s Books

Unlock 7 Techniques for Powerful Picture Book Readings

09/02/2014

“Our task must be to free ourselves … by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and it’s beauty.” ― Albert Einstein The more compassion we can demonstrate, the brighter our colors become. I...

How to Harness the Extraordinary Power of Book Sharing (Part 2)

08/28/2014

“You cannot write for children. They’re much too complicated. You can only write books that are of interest to them.” ― Maurice Sendak This is a continuation on some excellent ways you can choose and share an appropriate book suited not only...

How to Harness the Extraordinary Power of Book Sharing (Part 1)

08/26/2014

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King Nothing is more magical when you can read a children’s book out loud to an audience of one or one thousand. The results are always the same – pure enjoyment! In this...

Uncover 9 Common Picture Book Themes

08/21/2014

“Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! ― Dr. Seuss I’m sure you’ve heard it many times, “you become what you think about.” Ok – now think about all the possible themes you can discover in children’s picture books. In this writing,...

Louise Rosenblatt’s Literary Discovery Validates Picture Book Power

08/19/2014

“Text is just ink on a page until a reader comes along and gives it life.” ― Louise Rosenblatt What brilliant quote could ring more true? And what would have happened if Theodore Geisel, while in his advertising career, decided not...

How to Navigate the World of Picture Book Genres

08/11/2014

“Oh, the things you can find if you don’t stay behind!” ― Dr. Seuss So what exactly is a genre? I am sure you heard this word used many times in the music world at galleries and in libraries. Let’s start...

Sing that Picture Book Song Again!

08/06/2014

“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” ― Albert Einstein We’ve all sang along to our favorite...

8 Ways Picture Books Meet Young Children’s Needs (Part 2)

08/01/2014

“Think and wonder. Wonder and think.” ― Dr. Seuss Take a good look around you. What do you see? With the exception of nature, everything you see, hear, touch, taste and smell came from a single thought. Imagine that! And what better...

8 Ways Picture Books Meet Young Children’s Needs (Part 1)

07/29/2014

“And will you succeed? Yes you will indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)” ― Dr. Seuss Ok – you know the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. However, keeping that positive attitude will make moving that mountain much, much...

How Children Benefit from Informational Picture Books

07/25/2014

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” ― Dr. Seuss We’ve all seen them. Brilliant colors dancing off their pages. An extraordinary marriage of text and illustrations very...