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Read moreBooks as Halloween Treats! By Little Bear
What's a sweeter treat than candy? Stories that kids can read and enjoy again and again...
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Read moreOur New Website! - By Little Bear & Linda Eve Diamond
We are thrilled to announce our newly upgraded Website and blog! Welcome!
Here's some of what's new...
Read moreLittle Free Libraries - by Little Bear
Have you ever seen a Little Free Library along the roadside? Did you know that you can start one in your neighborhood?
Read moreMaya Angelou's Great Books for Children - by Little Bear
Did you know that the great poet Maya Angelou wrote for children, too? She wrote one of my favorite picture books, "Life Doesn't Frighten Me"!
Read more"The Bears of Snowflake" Illustrations by Kyle Skor - by Little Bear
In our last post by Kyle Skor, he shared some illustrations from his book, "Art with Claude." This week, Kyle is allowing me to share some of my favorite illustrations from "The Bears of Snowflake"!
Read moreWhy I Write and Draw for Children by Kyle Skor
I suppose I could say it came to me first when I was really young. The 64-color box of Crayolas and whatever paper was available at home were inseparable from the idea of daily fun, play, and discovery.
Read moreJoining French Publishers and Booksellers in the Bare Naked Protest! (:3 by Little Bear
I decided to join a fun French protest in defense of a book that showed naked bodies. To be honest, I don't know much about this book, but here are some books on the theme of body comfort that I think are pretty great!
Read moreBack soon... For now, enjoy our archives!
Little Bear has been such a hard-working bear these last few years, he's decided to take some down time to read, play and write. He'll be back soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the archives. He will, though, check in with his email from time to time for submissions, so feel free to send blog contributions (through our Submissions page) any time.
Take Your Child to the Library Day is February 2, 2013! - by Little Bear
I LOVE this idea!! (Personally, though, I think they should have Take Your Bear to the Library Day, too!) (:3
Read moreEloise Greenfield - Rap Star! (:3 - By Little Bear
Our friend, children's book author Eloise Greenfield, has a new Youtube video! She's performing "Nathaniel's Rap," a poem from her book, "In the Land of Words"...
Read moreThe 75th Anniversary of the Caldecott Medal - By Linda Eve Diamond
This year is the 75th anniversary celebration of the Caldecott Medal. Read about this prestigious award and its namesake and browse the complete list of Caldecott Medal winners...
Read moreWhy I Had to Say No to Tom Waits, Christopher Walken & Kevin Pollack - By Little Bear
I ♥ Tom Waits, Christopher Walken and Kevin Pollack... but when I had a picture book event, I couldn't invite them to read. When you see their audition tapes (below), you'll understand.
Read morePicture Books in Upper Elementary - By Emily Pickard
Image from The Comic Adventures of "Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog" - 1819)
I work in a 4th/5th grade classroom and we read picture books every day. It's especially great seeing the 5th grade boys get pulled into the cute pictures in spite of themselves.
Read moreMentor Text: Picture Books That Teach the Craft of Writing in Grades 3, 4, and 5, By Lola M. Schaefer
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[Part 2 of author Lola Schaefer's guide to using picture books as mentor texts in classrooms] Picture books are amazing. Not only are they a source of enjoyment and entertainment, but in the hands of a proficient writing teacher, they become so much more.
Read morePicture Books As Mentors: How Beauty and Art Guide Young Writers - By Lola M. Schaefer
(Image from "The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog" - 1819)
[Part 1 of author Lola Schaefer's guide to using picture books as mentor texts in classrooms] We’ve all heard the expression “show, don’t tell.” It’s especially true in teaching. If students discover truths or concepts on their own, they are much more likely to remember and apply these in the future.
Read moreHow Rhythm and Rhyme Impact Learning Language - By Heidrun Worchel
Rhymes have the power to engage us with their pattern of repetition in sound and rhythm. We are encouraged to think along and our mind starts to participate. Perhaps we wonder how will the rhyme end? Can I come up with an ending word of my own?
Read moreTHE BEAUTY OF MAURICE SENDAK - By Linda Eve Diamond
Maurice Sendak turned an important page in children’s literature. He didn’t agree with many of the common ideas of what a children’s book should or shouldn’t be. He thought it was a disservice to kids not to “show the little tattered edges of what life is like.”
Read moreFive Fun Picture Book Trivia Questions & Answers - By Linda Eve Diamond & Little Bear
Test your knowledge of picture book and picture book author trivia! Try answering the following five questions before you scroll down for the answers!
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