‘ “Guji Guji” is yet another picture book that was no doubt inspired by the tale of the “Ugly Duckling.” which was published by Hans Christian Andersen in 1843. Many years ago, I went to a writing festival, and one of the speakers said that his best books happened when he asked: “What If?” I…
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The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnett – Picture Book Daily
The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown is the most beautiful and well-crafted biography that I have ever read. It is a masterpiece. Yet, I am hesitant to echo the publishing label on Amazon. I do not agree that this is a picture book for children between the ages of years 4 – 8. [that…
The Whispering Rabbit by Margaret Wise Brown – Picture Book Daily
The Whispering Rabbit by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Annie Won A Little Golden Book 543 Words 24 Page First Copyright of the Whispering Rabbit – 1948 Renewed by Penguin Random House – 1975 The Annie Won Version of the Book – 2017 Today, I am sharing a few tidbits about Margaret Wise Brown’s picture…
After the Fall by Dan Santat – Picture Book Daily
After the Fall Dan Santat 2017 Roaring Brook Press Caldecott Honor Book Rated as One of the Best Picture Books of 2017 by School Library Journal 357 Words 36 Pages The text of this book begins on page 5. Pages 4 and 5 are a 2-page spread, with the first text page beginning on page…
Harry and Horsie – Picture Book Daily – Jacki Kellum
Harry and Horsie Katie Van Camp Pictures by Lincoln Agnew Baker & Bray [An Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers] 2009 370 Words 36 Pages Harry and Horsie is a picture book romp through space, where Harry jets around looking for his stuffed animal Horsie. Horsie was whisked away from earth by one of the bubbles…