101 Smart Replies to Rude Comments
Imagine the satisfaction of silencing a sharp tongue with a clever, tasteful retort! We've all been cornered by rude remarks, but it's time to arm ourselves with witty, smart, and ...
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145 Life Lessons Everyone Needs to Learn
Do you ever look back on your life and think, “Gosh, I wish I'd learned that lesson a long time ago?” You think you have a handle on how life works, only to discover after a few failed ...
Safe Harbor – Judy Bradbury
As soon as I turned the last page in Safe Harbor, I sat down to reach out to Padma. I wanted to feature this beautifully conceived and impeccably crafted novel in verse on Children’s Book Corner. ...
Sourgrass – Judy Bradbury
Hope Lim writes thoughtful books. Her most recent, Sourgrass, evocatively portrays an array of emotions connected to friendship and the loss of a friend due to a move. Her story is full of light ...
I Can Do It Even If I’m Scared: Finding the Brave You
I was introduced to Lisa via an online presentation she gave to writers. I didn’t know of her or her books before that, and I remember being struck by the thoroughness of her presentation, her ...
This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation
I became familiar with Kayla’s art when I featured A Family Like Ours by Frank Murphy and Alice Lee on the Children’s Book Corner. I was immediately drawn to the spirit and warmth exuded by the ...
A Star Shines Through – Judy Bradbury
When a review copy of A Star Shines Through crossed my desk, I was immediately taken with the spare text and the luminous art that effectively conveys the mood and tone of a touching story about a ...
Quagmire Tiarello Couldn’t Be Better
I have known Mylisa for years, as we both have participated in the Rochester Children’s Book Festival and taken part annually in Festival-to-Go in various Rochester, NY city schools. I have always ...
A Cozy Winter Day – Judy Bradbury
I met Eliza virtually as a result of reading a review copy of A Cozy Winter Day. I was charmed by it and invited Eliza to be a guest on the Children’s Book Corner. She enthusiastically accepted my ...
A Little Like Magic – Judy Bradbury
Judy Bradbury: Tell us about this project: What seeded its creation? How did you conceive of the story? Sarah Kurpiel: Hi there, Judy! Thanks so much for inviting me on the blog! A Little Like ...
I’m Sorry You Got Mad
I invited Kyle to join me at the Children’s Book Corner after having read a review copy of his funny yet serious picture book that captures authentic feelings in such an immediate and kid-friendly ...
Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero
I invited Carol to join me at the Children’s Book Corner after having read a review copy of her debut picture book that not only tells us about what conservation dogs do by way of a captivating ...
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