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Before I get to Perfect Picture Book Friday I’d like to tell you that Felicia and I have the latest episode of The Write Chat up! In this episode we hunt track down and interview award-winning author/illustrator MATT PHELAN! CLICK on over to – ~Watch me make a fool of myself Witness the mayhem that occurs when Erik & Felicia forget to book their guest. ~Find out what Mr. Phelan would do with Jeanne Birdsall’s shopping list. ~Find out what the set rules are to make a graphic novel. ~PLUS we have a fun quiz where you can win prizes.  Sign up for our newsletter ..read more

Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because it has a really good message with a different take on the anti-bullying story. Mister Cool By Birdy Jones Illustrated by Tara D Lynch 32 pages – ages 6+ Published by POW! on January 6, 2015 Theme/Topic- Anti-bullying Genre- Self-help Opening and Synopsis- Opening “Don’t know if you heard… but I’m Mister Cool.” Synopsis (publisher’s description) “The clever tactics of Mister Cool, who faces down th ..read more

Happy Friday! Before I get to my Perfect Picture Book Pick, I wanted to ask that, after you are done here, click on over to The Write Chat, the Vlog that Felicia (kid author and creator of the Stanley and Katrina blog) and I started. We are interviewing – the Uber-Author CHRIS GRABENSTEIN!!! Now back to your regularly scheduled review. Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because it uniquely encourages imagination and creation! The Stic ..read more

Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because it is a fun story about two things I like (tea and partying), and how they can go incredibly wrong! How to Behave at a Tea Party By Madelyn Rosenberg Illustrated by Heather Ross 32 pages – ages 4+ Published by Katherine Tegen Books on September 9, 2014 Theme/Topic- Being flexible / Genre- Fiction Opening and Synopsis- Opening – First, you open the invitation. Synopsis – All Julia wa ..read more

Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because it is a funny book with a great message (and because running into teachers outside of school is awkward – Sorry, but it’s true!). My Teacher is a Monster! No, I am not. Written and Illustrated by Peter Brown 40 pages – ages 4+ Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on July 1, 2014 Theme/Topic- Perspective / school / monsters Genre- Fiction Opening and Synopsis- Opening – “Bob ..read more

Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because it is a funny book with a great message. Me and My Big Mouse By Ethan Long 32 pages – ages 3+ Published by Two Lions on June 17, 2014 Theme/Topic- Friendship / Relationships Genre- Fiction Opening and Synopsis- Opening – “This is me, Michael. And this is my big mouse.” Synopsis – Michael likes his big mouse, Bo, but sometimes, Bo is a big problem. He hates to be left alone, so ..read more

Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because it really shows how we need to look inside of a person, and not judge by appearance or expect them to be a certain way. Red:A Crayon’s Story Written and Illustrated by Michael Hall Hardcover: 40 pages ages 4+ Published by Greenwillow Books on February 3, 2015 Theme/Topic- Being yourself Genre- Fiction Opening and Synopsis- Opening – “He was red.” Synopsis (from publisher) – “Re ..read more

Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because it is a great nonfiction, educational book. Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and Pulleys By David A. Adler Illustrations by Anna Raff 32 pages – ages 4+ Published by Holiday House on January 30, 2015 Theme/Topic- Simple Machines Genre- Nonfiction Opening and Synopsis- Opening – “Machines make work easier.” Synopsis – From the inside cover- “We use simple machines ever ..read more

Susanna Leonard Hill has a feature on her blog called Perfect Picture Book Friday. It is a list of “perfect” picture books recommended by all sorts of people. I chose this book because it is an AWESOME way to get kids into poetry. Bigfoot is Missing! by J. Patrick Lewis and Kenn Nesbitt Illustrated by MinaLima 40 pages- ages 7+ Will be Published by Chronicle Books on March 31, 2015 Theme/Topic- Poetry/Cryptids Genre- Nonfiction Opening and Synopsis- This isn’t the “opening” but you will get a feel of the book from it – Synopsis – From the publisher- “Children ..read more