Joanna Marple
In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories. I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.
Diverse Children’s Books
12×12 Challenge
Tag Archives: seasons
The Earth Gives More – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Earth Gives More Author: Sue Fliess Illustrator: Christiane Engel Publisher: Albert Whitman, 2019 Ages: 3-6 Themes: nature, earth, stewardship, earth day, seasons Opening: Feel the wind blow through your hair; as you breathe the clean, fresh air. Synopsis: From leaves falling and … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Earth Day, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged Christiane Engel, earth, Earth Day, nature, seasons, stewardship, Sue Fliess
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Sometimes Rain – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Sometimes rain Written by: Meg Fleming Illustrated by: Diana Sudyka Publisher: Beach lane Books, October 2018 Ages: 3-7 Themes: seasons, weather, wonder, exploration, Opening: Sometimes drizzle. Drip-drip drain. Sometimes picnic. Sometimes rain. Synopsis: Sometimes it rains, sometimes it snows, sometimes the sun … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged classroom, Diana Sudyka, frost, Meg Fleming. Sometimes Rain, picture books, rhyme, seasons, whimsy
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Pond – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Pond Author & Ilustrator: Jim LaMarche Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2016 Ages: 5-8 Themes: pond, discovery, seasons Opening: This is so weird,” I said to myself as I watched the clear water bubble up from the ground. We had always called … Continue reading
