Category: children’s picture books
Posted on June 16, 2020
by Jean Matthew Hall
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Children love both rhythm and rhyme. Toddlers and preschoolers can’t help but groove to music that has both elements. Even we adults find ourselves tapping our toes and bouncing to the beat of whatever is coming from our car radios. Rhythm is part of… Continue Reading “Writing in rhyme”
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Category: Authors, Board Books, children's authors, children's books, children's picture books, Jean Matthew Hall, Picture Books, Poetry, Writing, Writing Craft, Writing for Children
Where to Start? A month ago I was challenged to tackle writing a nonfiction picture book. A biography, specifically. My friend told me to brainstorm topics that interest me and start my research there. But I quickly became stuck! I am passionate about Christ,… Continue Reading “Tales of my NF PB Biography”
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Category: Books, children's authors, children's books, children's picture books, Historicals, Inspiration, Jean Matthew Hall, Libraries, Non Fiction, Online resources for authors, Online Resources for writers, Picture Books, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Craft, Writing for Children
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators has created SCBWI CONNECTS for kids, parents, teachers, and caregivers. E-books, games, activities, coloring pages, puzzles, audiobooks, art lessons, and more. All FREE for you! Enjoy. Over 300 remote learning resources for students, parents and educatorsby… Continue Reading “Kid’s activities”
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Category: Activities, Activities for kids, Books, chapter books, Children, children's authors, children's books, children's picture books, Fun, Fun Activities for Kids, ideas, Kids, Kindergarten, Middle Grade, Online Resources for Parents, Online Resources for readers, Parents of Young Children, Poetry, SCBWI, teachers, Uncategorized, Young Children
Posted on February 12, 2020
by Jean Matthew Hall
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In 2020 I’ve read a few dozen “lists” of the best picture books of 2019. Instead of making my own list I decided to give you a peek into some of these 2019 picture books so you can decide for yourself. Whether you are… Continue Reading “NF 2019 Picture Books”
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Category: 2019 Picture Books, Authors, Children, children's authors, children's books, children's picture books, Historicals, Jean Matthew Hall, Kids, picture book review, Picture Books, Reviews, teachers
Posted on November 13, 2019
by Jean Matthew Hall
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What a joy to spend time with old friends — especially old writing friends! And this year I had the fun of bringing my grandson, Mikey, along for the Teen Track. The Write2Ignite Conference for Christian Writers of Literature for Children and Young Adults… Continue Reading “Write2Ignite Conference Recap”
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Category: Authors, Carol Boston Weatherford, children's authors, children's books, children's picture books, Jean Matthew Hall, Uncategorized, writers conferences, Writing, Writing Conferences, Writing Craft, Writing for Children, YA, Young Adults, Young Children
Posted on August 27, 2019
by Jean Matthew Hall
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Jean Matthew Hall has reviewed about 200 picture books over the past two years. The next few blog posts will list these picture books by theme and/or category for your easy reference. The titles are linked to the reviews. If I Didn’t Have You… Continue Reading “Picture Books – Family”
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Bully was written and illustrated by Jennifer Sattler. Sleeping Bear Press published it in 2018. Bully is a frog in a pond full of lilies. Bully wants all the lilies all to himself The story traces Bully’s rude, selfish treatment of other creatures in… Continue Reading “BULLY”
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Be a Good Dragon was written and illustrated by Kurt Cyrus, and published in 2018 by Sleeping Bear Press. Poor Enzo the Dragon! He has a terrible cold and is sneezing without control. But Enzo isn’t the only one suffering. Each sneeze spews flames… Continue Reading “Be A Good Dragon”
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Category: 2018 Picture Books, Animal Books, children's books, children's picture books, Friendship, Jean Matthew Hall, Nature, picture book review, Picture Books, Reviews, Sleeping Bear Press, Uncategorized
From Jean Matthew Hall a 2019 Picture Book Review – Badger’s Perfect Garden. Badger’s Perfect Garden was written by Marsha Diane Arnold and illustrated (delightfully) by Ramona Kaulitzki. It was published in 2019 by Sleeping Bear Press. Badger’s touching story is beautifully illustrated by… Continue Reading “Badger’s Perfect Garden”
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