Category Archives: Picture Books

Teddy, Let’s Go! – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Joanna

Title: Teddy, Let’s Go! Author: Michelle Nott  Illustrator: Nahid Kazemi Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books, Dec. 6th 2022 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: grandmas, teddies, childhood companions, siblings, growing up, connection, Opening: The wavy-haired woman with love in her eyes pulled me close and whispered in … Continue reading →

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Author Interview with Michelle Nott

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Joanna

I have known Michelle for a good decade, having bonded through our European/Francophone connection (Michelle  is originally from the US, but has lived and studied in France and lived in Belgium over a decade-with dual French and American citizenship, where … Continue reading →

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Bobcat Prowling – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Joanna

Title: Cat Prowling Author: Maria Gianferrari  Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2022 Ages: 5-8 Format/Genre: narrative nonfiction Themes: bobcats, yearling, territory Opening: Beyond your house,behind tall pines,under paling starsMother Bobcat wakes. Bobcat Yearling,from last year’s litter,stretches and yawns. Synopsis: A young bobcat leaves … Continue reading →

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