Sarah TobiasWords + More Words = Stories and BooksIn a recent newsletter post by Austin Kleon, he wrote about how it's hard to recommend just one book because a cluster of books come...
Sarah TobiasWinter Books Cure Winter BluesIt has been ages since I wrote a blog post. I love sharing information about books that I enjoy, but I don't love writing posts. But, I...
Sarah TobiasBeautiful Oops -- Perfect Picture Book FridayTitle: Beautiful Oops! (As I typed the book title I actually typed Opps.) Oops! Author/Illustrator: Barney Saltzberg Publisher: Workman...
Sarah TobiasIndigenous People's DayWhen I was 7 years old, my family bought a summer home in Door County, Wisconsin. I spent my summers playing outside, swimming in the...
Sarah TobiasThe Great Pet Escape -- A Graphic Novel and Spring Break FunTitle: The Great Pet Escape Author: Victoria Jamison Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, 2016 Age Range: 5 - 9 Themes: School Pets,...
Sarah TobiasSquirrel Appreciation Day: A Comic, a Graphic Novel, and Some FunHappy Squirrel Appreciation Day! We have several feeders in our yard. They attract many squirrels. I often see at least eleven squirrels...
Sarah TobiasWhen I Draw a Panda -- Perfect Picture Book FridayI love Amy's art. I have looked at the images so many times. Her ability to create simplicity, detail, and emotions is wonderful.
Sarah TobiasJust Like Me — Perfect Picture Book FridayTitle: Just Like Me Author/Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 2020 Themes: Poetry, Girl-power Ages 4 and up...
Sarah TobiasRot The Bravest in the World -- PPBFTitle: Rot The Bravest in the World! Author/Illustrator: Ben Clanton Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020 Ages 4 - 8 Themes:...
Sarah TobiasGiving Thanks: Perfect Picture Book FridayTitle: Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message Author: Chief Jake Swamp Illustrator: Erwin Printup, Jr. Publisher: Lee and...
Sarah TobiasIndigenous People's Day -- Perfect Picture Book FridayMonday is Indigenous People's Day. I wanted to re-share a couple posts as well a a new one. Something I have learned over the years is...