What human doesn't struggle with keeping their cool? Especially in the face of provocation....And bulls? Well, we know they see red quite often, right? My friends, I present Clovis, a bull in charge of his granny's china shop. Look at how he pours his tea. Look at how daintily he sits at that tiny table. … Continue reading Clovis Keeps His Cool – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Once upon a time near Tulsa, Oklahoma,prospectors struck it rich in the oil fields.The wealth created jobs, raised buildings,and attracted newcomers from far and wide,seeking fortune and a fresh start. Text ©️Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustration ©️Floyd Cooper Carol Boston Weatherford, a skilled writer, has chosen to set the tone with a fairytale "once upon a … Continue reading Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre – Perfect Picture Book Friday
There's an ongoing discussion in the kid lit world about why boys don't want to read "girl books," meaning books that star female protagonists or feature fairies or princesses on the cover or in the title. Is this "preference" intrinsic, or are they steered away from such interests, starting at a very young age? Shannon … Continue reading Reading Gender Into It – Children’s Books and Beyond
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