board books · reading

Ten Best @ Nerdy Book Club

A few months ago I ran into Cindy Minnich who was attending a professional development seminar I lead.  We chatted for awhile after the workshop.  She encouraged me to write something for the Nerdy Book Club, which is an incredible blog she facilitates with Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp.  I took a look at the… Continue reading Ten Best @ Nerdy Book Club

board books · books

The Book Stack (02.13.2012)

It's kind of an eclectic mix tonight... I am thrilled about this new little gem! I can't wait to share it with a second grade class I've been working in as they've been studying ALL ABOUT BOOKS. There's a whole basket of Gail Gibbons' books to use as mentor texts. They'll be excited to see… Continue reading The Book Stack (02.13.2012)

board books · giveaway · picture book

Giveaway Winners for Leslie Patricelli Books

Thanks to everybody who entered Be Quiet, Mike and Leslie Patricellie Board Book Three-Pack Giveaways.  Candlewick Press will be sending the following books to the following people who left comments on the Boss Baby Post.  (If you missed the interview with Leslie Patricelli, then click here to read it.) Be Quiet, Mike! goes to Kristy… Continue reading Giveaway Winners for Leslie Patricelli Books

board books · early childhood · picture book · Read Aloud · reading

An Interview with Leslie Patricelli + Giveaways

About a month or two after my daughter was born, I posted several status updates on my Facebook page complaining about the quality of the board books we had.  They were too short, with few if any words, and didn’t hold my attention.  I know board books serve a legitimate purpose in a baby’s literacy… Continue reading An Interview with Leslie Patricelli + Giveaways