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The Extraordinary Power of Families and Picture Books

09/09/2014

“A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” ― George Bernard Shaw Becoming literate is one of the most important journeys a child will ever undertake. And it is such a wonderful sight to see books, and other literary materials sprawled out...

Manatee and Calf Rescued in Allen Creek!

09/03/2014

(Photo: Clearwater Marine Aquarium/FWC) Great news – I just learned that one of my manatee friends and her calf were rescued in Allen Creek, which is located within Clearwater, Florida. Kudos to both the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)...

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...

Miami Seaquarium Released My Friend Meeka!

08/14/2014

Great news from south Florida! I just got a seamail stating the Miami Seaquarium released my pal Meeka! She was released near Lake Okeechobee. Meeka was found and rescued in Indiantown, Florida just east of Lake Okeechobee, on March 26, 2014. She...

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...

FWS Reviewers Should Weigh All of Our Manatee Facts before Downlisting

08/07/2014

I just read a new report from my good friend Dr. Katie Tripp. She is the Save the Manatee Club’s Director of Science and Conservation. Dr. Tripp talks about how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is not looking at all...