Since I reviewed The Rice Bag Hammock yesterday, I’ve been caught up looking a picture books, both classics and new releases. I usually think of bedtime-type stories when I think of picture books, but running across this one reminded me of all the ‘how things work’ type of books my kids read. I’m really excited about the new picture books I see coming out. If a book looks like one I’d read to my grand kids, I’ll be adding it to my Amazon store so check… Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: June 2011
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While waiting for my proof copy…I did a book review
While waiting for the proof of my book, I’ve been restocking my bookstore. Today I’m featuring a picture book to kick off my new Picture Book section. Here’s my Goodreads review of The Rice Bag Hammock by Shaeeza Haniff, illustrated by Swafeha Khan “Picture books portray an illusion of simplicity and are usually underrated in the book world. The Rice Bag Hammock is simple, but as a writer I know how much goes on behind the scenes to make simple look effortless which this book… Continue reading →
Life is good, even though…
“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.” John Burroughs