Dear Brave Little Reader, We live in fast-moving, sometimes confusing, often scary world, but I have worked with you as a teacher for over 20 years and I can tell you that you are strong enough, bold enough, and smart enough to navigate whatever challenges you might face. I firmly believe that kids are capableContinue reading “Why I Write Brave Little Books For Brave Little Kids / Por Qué Escribo Libros Pequeños y Valientes Para Niños Pequeños y Valientes”
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What Can We Learn From Camila/Qué podemos aprender de Camila
Camila may be a star, but it’s her character that shines the brightest. In the Camila the Star early chapter book series, Camila dreams big—whether she’s painting, riding horses, or putting on a show. But what makes her lovable isn’t just her talent. It’s her kindness, perseverance, and courage when things don’t go as planned.Continue reading “What Can We Learn From Camila/Qué podemos aprender de Camila”
As Brave As A Lion/Valiente Como Un León by Erika Meza
Who is there for you when you are not feeling brave? The Picture Book of the Week is As Brave As a Lion, written and illustrated by Erika Meza and available in English and Spanish. ********** ¿Quién te apoya cuando no te sientes valiente? El libro de cuentos de la semana es Valiente Como Un León, escritoContinue reading “As Brave As A Lion/Valiente Como Un León by Erika Meza”
I Talk Like A River by Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith
Happy New Year! Sorry I have been away, but I wish all of my readers a 2022 filled with dreams coming true. ********************** Is there something that you struggle with? Something that you feel like you can’t get away from and that makes you want to crawl under the covers and hide? This week’s selectionContinue reading “I Talk Like A River by Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith”
Little Red by Bethan Woollvin
Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? This week’s Picture Book of the Week is Little Red, written and illustrated by Bethan Woollvin. About the Book: Little Red is a fractured fairytale, that is, a fairytale retold with a new or different spin. In this version the Little Red Riding Hood story, the mainContinue reading “Little Red by Bethan Woollvin”
Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Sometimes you just know that it’s time. Time to take a leap of faith and trust that it will turn out for the best. This week’s Picture Book of the Week is Mel Fell, written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor. About the Book: Mel Fell is about a young bird who knows it isContinue reading “Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor”
The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade and Jennifer Davison
The great thing about picture books is that they can communicate universal truths by crafting imaginative characters and putting them in familiar situations. The situations automatically become less threatening, even funny, allowing kids to laugh at some otherwise serious circumstances. The Picture Book I picked for the week is The Very Last Leaf, written by StefContinue reading “The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade and Jennifer Davison”