Blues All Around Me: The Autobiography of B.B. King “A treasure trove of information…told with real feeling.” —Washington Post Book World “Charming…honest…transcendent…. It reads like a warm and lengthy conversation with a close friend.” —Billboard The undisputed king of the blues, B.B. King puts his life into words in a story that spans tragedy, triumph,…
Month: May 2024
Books about New Orleans – What I Like about New Orleans
I grew up in the South in the Delta Farmland near the Mississippi River, and I have always been enchanted by the Queen City of the Mississippi River–New Orleans, Louisiana. Allow me to begin this post by taking you on a virtual tour of New Orleans: “They say that New York is a state of…
The Fabled Life of Aesop, Red Sings from Treetops, Sleep Like a Tiger, Henry & Leo, The Whisper – Magical Picture Books by Pamlela Zagarenski
I have been working in the children’s book industry for many years, and I count it a rare treat when someone finds a way to add a magical new twist to the vast field. Pamela Zagarnski is one of those bright lights. Her illustrations are magical, and she has won the coveted Caldecott Medal twice….
David Shannon’s Picture Book: A Bad Case of Stripes – Big Message for All of Us
David Shannon wrote and illustrated an outstanding picture book that illustrates the danger of trying to please others and not being true to oneself. A Bad Case of Stripes is about a girl who was overly concerned about what the other school children thought about what she did and said. I suspect that Camilla never felt…
Embroidery Practice Samplers with Thread Lists
Stitches Back Stitch Outline Stitch Lazy Daisy Stitch Lazy Daisy + Straight Line Stitch Satin Stitch Leaf Stitch Floss Colors Used 307 – Lemon 972 – Deep Canary 963 – Ultra Very Lite Dusty Rose 957 – Pale Geranium 817 – Very Dark Coral Red 3837′ – Ultra Dark Lavender 996 – Medium Electric…