PPBF: The Camping Trip That Changed America + a prize!

Posted on January 29, 2016 by viviankirkfield

I’ve been writing a picture book story about a camping trip one of our Presidents took with several special friends. And then one of my critique buddies suggested I read a particular book as a mentor text: The Camping Trip That Changed America, written by Barb Rosenstock.

Barb Rosenstock? Oh my goodness! She’s going to be at the WOW Retreat in July. I will get to meet this amazing nonfiction picture book writer. Better than that, I will get writing advice from her!

So I immediately got a copy of the book and, since this is Perfect Picture Book Friday, I decided to share it with all of you.

The Camping Trip That Changed America

Written by Barb Rosenstock

Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein

Publisher: Dial Books for Young Reader (2012)

Ages: 5-9

Themes: Conservation, National Parks

Opening Lines:

“Teedie and Johnnie didn’t have much in common—but they shared a love of the outdoors. They both loved a good story, too. And that was enough to change America.” Continue reading →

Motivation Mondays: I Have A Dream – #MLKDay

Posted on January 18, 2016 by viviankirkfield

I couldn’t let this special day go by without posting something as a tribute to the great Dr. King.

Photo courtesy: http://adayinourshoes.com

A dear blogging friend said it all right here:

Source: Motivation Mondays: I Have A Dream – #MLKDay

For parents and teachers looking for appropriate picture books:

Martin and Mahalia by Andrea Davis Pinkney

The Cart that Carried Martin by Eve Bunting

My First Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. by Marion Dane Bauer

Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. by David Adler

And here is a website that provides many meaningful activities for kids.

And here is another.

And don’t forget, dear friends, keep on dreaming…because one day your dreams will be your reality.

Perfect Picture Book Friday: Shmulik Paints the Town

Posted on January 15, 2016 by viviankirkfield

The mailman delivered a box the other day. I couldn’t wait to open it. Inside…a copy of the debut picture book of a dear friend. And I knew right then and there that I would be reviewing it for Perfect Picture Book Friday.