On Our Bookshelf: My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond
My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond is a tale of knights and kings, villains and monsters, and magical beings from the spirit world. But Lond has added a clever twist—it’s hard to tell which is which! Who are the heroes, and who are the villains in this upside-down story? Plus, Lond tells this tale straight […]
On Our Bookshelf: The Princess and the Grain of Rice by Tina Cho
Do you love fairy tale retellings? If so, you will love The Princess and the Grain of Rice written by Tina Cho and illustrated by Honee Jang. It is a fabulous Korean retelling of The Princess and the Pea. The rich illustrations are beautiful, making the book even more of a treasure! I especially loved […]
On Our Bookshelf: Sand Cakes by Kallie George
“Sand cake, sun cake, sprinkle-topped-with-rocks cake. Will you eat what I baked?” —Sand Cakes by Kallie George A Summary of Sand Cakes Kallie George’s picture book Sand Cakes tells the story of a creative young baker who turns sand into tasty treats. She makes cakes and pies, tarts and buns–a whole shop full of delicious […]
On Our Bookshelf: Arthur’s Cat by Johan Leynaud
A One-Sided Relationship One-sided relationships are challenging especially for children and their pets, and Johan Leynaud captures these feelings perfectly in his book Arthur’s Cat, translated from French by Sarah Ardizzone. Leynaud’s simple color palette of pastels and use of white space help capture the relationship between Arthur and Zeffo. What Arthur Wants Arthur loves […]
On Our Bookshelf: The Missing Piece by Megan K. Palmer
A Simple Idea That Feels So Full There’s something really special about a story that feels simple on the surface but carries something deeper underneath—and The Missing Piece by Megan K. Palmer quietly does exactly that. From the beginning, I was drawn into the image of a family gathered around a puzzle, realizing something isn’t […]
On Our Bookshelf: Worms Are Our Friends by Toni D’Alia
“Down in the garden , just under the ground, a small wriggly worm is crawling around.”–Worms Are Our Friends by Toni D’Alia April slipped in yesterday, with spring trailing close behind. This time of year, flowers boldly bloom on the trees, grass tentatively peeks up from the ground, and pollen abounds. With everything sprouting up, […]
On Our Bookshelf: See What God Made by Kathleen Bostrom
Author Kathleen Bostrom has a new release from Tommy Nelson entitled See What God Made. Beautifully illustrated by artist Janet Samuel, it is an engaging and colorful lift-the-flap board book. The charming text leads the readers through each day of the biblical narrative in Genesis. The lift-the-flap format with 40 lift-the-flap opportunities makes the book interactive […]
The Art and Science of Interviewing by Guest Blogger, Megan K. Palmer
Which research course should I choose for my master’s in education? I wondered as I searched to fulfill the credits to graduate in Human Development and Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education. When I told my advisor my passion for writing, without hesitation he told me to take The Art and Science of Portraiture. […]
Humor in Children’s Literature
Growing up, most of my favorite books were those that included a good amount of humor. Humor brings in light moments when they are needed and, often, makes stories more memorable. With our April Master Class on humor coming up soon, I wanted to recommend a few of my childhood favorites that I think incorporate […]
On Our Bookshelf: Consider the Lilies by Jennifer Grant
The Premise Jennifer Grant and Julianna Swaney’s book, Consider the Lilies, was released on February 10th. It’s the second book in the Consider series, published by Eerdmans, and is a beautiful account of the way God sees and cares for not only His creation, but for His kids as well. Inspired by Matthew 6:28 and Luke 12:27, the concept of God’s care is woven throughout every page. The […]