[Pre-AFCC Glitter] Meet Emily Lim

Posted on May 11, 2013 by viviankirkfield

Blogging connects you to people all over the world!

In February 2012, I wrote a postfor Perfect Picture Book Friday and I included a link to a post done by Singaporean children’s author, Emily Lim-Leh. I was pleased when she responded by visiting my blog and commenting. Little did I know that this would be the start of a wonderful relationship.

This year, Emily is on the planning committee for the 2013 Asian Festival of Children’s Content…an international conference of writers, illustrators, publishers and creators of all types of children’s media. I was honored AND amazed when Emily invited me to participate.

I’ve already spotlighted one of Emily’s many wonderful picture books here for Perfect Picture Book Friday, but I wanted to share Dr. Myra Garces-Bacsal’s interview with her that just appeared on one of my favorite blogs which encourages kids to become lovers of books and reading, Gathering Books. I hope you will click on the link and read all about the upcoming event!

[Pre-AFCC Glitter] Meet Emily Lim.

Book and Activity: Where is Baby’s Belly Button

Posted on May 3, 2013 by viviankirkfield

Today is Perfect Picture Book Friday…an amazing link-up that provides parents, teachers and librarians with reviews and activities of the best picture books – both old and new. If you are looking for picture book suggestions, visit children’s author Susanna Leonard Hill’s fantastic resource by clicking on this link.

I’ve got babies on my mind…I’m spending my last day in Chicago, helping to take care of my beautiful (of course) new grand-daughter. I go home tomorrow…it will be hard to leave.

My picture book choice is a no-brainer…one of my favorite baby board books.

Where Is Baby’s Belly Button

Written and Illustrated by Karen Katz

Synopsis: Where are Baby’s hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby’s eyes? Under her hat! Karen Katz’s adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.

Why I love this book:

The sturdy board book will withstand lots of handling.
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers will LOVE lifting the flaps to find the answers.
The simple wide-eyed babies depicted will appeal to every young child.

How parents can use this book:

Super read aloud and interactive time for parent and child
Helps build vocabulary and hand-eye coordination
Encourages cause and effect thinking

Activities:

For your infant: Play peek-a-boo with your infant
For your toddler: Hide objects under a towel and let your toddler guess what is there by feeling but not looking
For your preschooler: Show your child several items (keys, small ball, glove, etc) and place them in a paper bag. Let your child name the items…then take out one and ask which are left in the bag.

Picture Book Review: The Little Fire Engine

Posted on April 12, 2013 by viviankirkfield

Today is Perfect Picture Book Friday. If you would like to find more reviews of awesome picture books, please head over to Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog for over 1000 categorized book reviews plus activities.

When I read Susanna’s entry for this week, it reminded of one of the classic picture book writer/illustrators, Lois Lenski. She wrote dozens of books over 60 years ago and many of them – like The Little Fire Engine – are back in print in brand-new editions. Continue reading →