Tweet Derek Taylor Kent knows how to write picture books that appeal to kids who love gross things. The Funniest Picture Book Ever, AKA, Fartnado! delivers plenty of humor along with the gross. The story starts off with two children … Continue reading
Tweet I’m familiar with Emma Lazarus, the poet who wrote “The New Colossus” for the Statue of Liberty. The poem includes the well known lines: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” But I … Continue reading
Tweet The birthday note from Uncle Larry to the boy was unusual. I know you appreciate underwear, he wrote, so I sent you the coolest ones I could find. That sets the stage for The Underwearwolf, a picture book written … Continue reading
Tweet Miles is bored, with nothing to do on a nice summer day. His mom encourages him to help their neighbor, who has a broken ankle, by pulling weeds from her garden. Weeding sounds even more boring to Miles, but … Continue reading
Tweet Hans Christian Andersen is known for his stories about misfits, the poor, and especially a little mermaid who gave up her voice for the love of a prince. The man behind the stories suffered hardships of his own during … Continue reading
Tweet Some of my favorite things to see at an aquarium are jellyfish. Watching their rhythmic moves is almost meditative for me. And I’m always fascinated by the different sizes, shapes, tendrils, and colors. All on animals with no brains! … Continue reading
Tweet When a grandchild asks PawPaw for a bedtime story from when the old man was little, he starts by having his grandchild settle in and relax. Then he weaves the tale of Moon Cat, saying: “When night falls, Moon … Continue reading
Tweet Ursula Marvin wanted to study rocks, but her male professor wouldn’t let her major in geology. That didn’t stop her. She switched schools, graduated, and became one of the first geologists to study rocks brought back from the moon. … Continue reading
