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Perfectionism, Nature Journaling, and Aphantasia
The thing is, there's no "right" way to nature journal, but the wrong way is to not do it at all if it's something you enjoy.


Liminal Space
Hello, I'm working on adding my Substack posts to my website blog. I will be bringing in three posts which were written over the last few...


Beautiful Oops -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Beautiful Oops! (As I typed the book title I actually typed Opps.) Oops! Author/Illustrator: Barney Saltzberg Publisher: Workman...


Outside in and Under the Sea -- A Picture Book and a Graphic Novel
Title: Outside In Author: Deborah Underwood Illustrator: Cindy Derby Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020 2020 Caldecott Honor...


Squirrel Appreciation Day: A Comic, a Graphic Novel, and Some Fun
Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! We have several feeders in our yard. They attract many squirrels. I often see at least eleven squirrels...


When I Draw a Panda -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
I love Amy's art. I have looked at the images so many times. Her ability to create simplicity, detail, and emotions is wonderful.


Just Like Me — Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Just Like Me Author/Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 2020 Themes: Poetry, Girl-power Ages 4 and up...


Rot The Bravest in the World -- PPBF
Title: Rot The Bravest in the World! Author/Illustrator: Ben Clanton Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020 Ages 4 - 8 Themes:...


It's Halloweensie Time
Susanna Hill's 10th Annual Halloweensie contest is here! Participants have about two weeks to create a 100 word or less story. In the...


Fall Frenzy Writing Contest
I love Fall. The trees changing and showing off their true colors, the cool air, the crunch of the leaves under my shoes on walks. I must...


Birdy's Smile Book -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Birdy's Smile Book Author/Illustrator: Laurie Keller Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, 2010 Synopsis: Birdy and her dog tell you...


My Awesome Summer -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis Author and illustrator: Paul Meisel Publisher: Holiday House, 2017 P. Mantis tells about his life...


Gurple and Preen -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Gurple and Preen: A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure Author: Linda Sue Park Illustrator: Debbie Ridpath Ohi Publisher: Simon &...


Old Rock (is not boring) — Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Old Rock (is not boring) Author and Illustrator: Deb Pilutti Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2020 Themes: Rock Life Cycle,...


Swashby and the Sea -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
Click Play: It's a tiny promo for the book. Title: Swashby and the Sea Author: Beth Ferry Illustrator: Juana Martinez-Neal Publisher:...


Alien Tomato -- Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Alien Tomato Author: Kristen Schroeder Illustrator: Mette Engell Publisher: Page Street Kids, 2020 Synopsis from Internet: When a...
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