Happy Book Birthday: FRANZ’S PHANTASMAGORICAL MACHINE

It’s time for ice-cream and cake and a hearty happy book birthday to a very special book from a very special writer friend of mine, Beth Anderson. I remember reading the early drafts of this manuscript a number of years ago – and I’m thrilled that it is now a real book!!!

Written by Beth Anderson – Illustrated by Caroline Hamel – Published by Kids Can Press
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#50PreciousWordsforKids International Writing Challenge – A Children’s Book Week Activity

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: THE CRAB BALLET Plus Giveaway

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! And guess what? It’s also Happy International Dance Day! Isn’t this the perfect day to feature this beautiful new book from one of our kid lit community’s most beloved mentors, Lyrical Language Lab guru Renee LaTulippe. And when you are finished reading this post, please make sure you leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway because one lucky winner will receive a copy of THE CRAB BALLET, thanks to the lovely Renee.

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