Monthly Archives: March 2020

Extraordinary Ordinary Ella – Giveaway and Perfect Picture Book Friday.

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Joanna

Title: Extraordinary Ordinary Ella Author: Amber Hendricks Illustrator: Luciana Navarro Powell  Publisher: Amicus Ink, 2020 Ages: 5-8 Themes: individuality, unique gifts, ordinary, extraordinary, helping others, talent show, Opening: Meet Ella. Ella thinks she’s ordinary. But when she helps with the school talent show, … Continue reading →

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Illustrator Interview – Luciana Navarro Powell

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Joanna

It has been way too long since I did one of my illustrator interview and what better a distraction than to delve into the artistic life and work of a picture book creator during these “quarantine days.” I have had … Continue reading →

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Captain Cat – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Joanna

Title: Captain Cat Author & Illustrator: Inga Moore  Publisher: Candelwick Press, 2013 Ages: 5-8 Themes: cats, reciprocity, adventure, exchange, happiness Opening: Captain Cat loved cats. There were more cats on board his ship, the Carlotta, than there were sailors in his crew–which is … Continue reading →

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