Category Archives: Opinion

Why Books Will Stick Around… For the Kids

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Kindles and Nooks have clearly generated support from a particular style of reader helping e-books carve a healthy chunk out of the printed word market. And the vast majority of e-books are just that, printed words. But a children’s book … Continue reading →

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Maggie’s Story – How Would You Tell It?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

With tenuous support for his new book and ongoing controversy, many feel that Paul M. Kramer has woefully missed the mark with “Maggie Goes on a Diet.” Regardless of his intentions, the fierce and widespread criticism is a sober reminder … Continue reading →

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Kids Connect With “Dot”

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Yet another brilliant idea, wonderfully executed, that I can take no credit for… Some months ago, toward the end of a brief visit from my nephew, he handed me a stack of small hand-cut paper rectangles and said, “These are … Continue reading →

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Drawing the Line – Where Creativity Begins

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

This is to anyone who’s ever said, “I can’t draw. I can’t even draw a straight line.” The profound secret I will now reveal is this… Straight lines have almost nothing to do with drawing.  Lines are about character, expression, … Continue reading →

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The Un-Science Behind Reading With Your Kids

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Childcare professionals the world over agree that reading to your kids is a good thing. But the reasons they cite are almost always based on some developmental study loaded with stats on cognitive development, language acquisition, building context for understanding … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Love Mo Willems

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

For those who read children’s books on a nightly basis, Mo Willems is a welcome break from the overly crafted rhyming tales of watercolor morality and social justice. He writes and draws brilliant nonsense and fun. Perfect for kids and wonderfully entertaining for … Continue reading →

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“Dot Wonders” Reviewed by Helen Jung of the Oregonian

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Helen Jung, a reporter and blogger for the Oregonian newspaper in Portland Oregon, was gracious enough to offer a very pleasant review of This is Dot and Dot Wonders. In her review, Helen describes how she and her daughter responded … Continue reading →

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