SO MUCH GOOD STUFF

 

Pros and Cons, word counts, pagination, teminology, format, story, charcters - it's all covered in this superb overview of writing picture books by author Allison Hughes. So stop reading my post, and check out this one!

https://medium.com/@michaelhingston/picture-books-101-from-alison-hughes-9b9eec235b19

Feelin' Farmy...

When people ask me if my daughters' inpspire my writing... heck ya they do!

 

I am Not Good at Waiting

 

My amazing agent and friend Kathleen posted a link to a great article about kidlit during (stupid) COVID. The take away is that we all need to be patient. I am trying... and reading this insightful analysis helped. A little anyway. So fellow toe-tapping, inbox-checking folks like me should take note...

Kidlit During COVID

"That Sounds Like Me"

 

A wonderful article on the need for diverse books and book makers: 

Diversity in Kidlit

I Love Summer but...

 

My kids go back to school in mid August. Not that I'm counting the days or anything. Which prompted me to post this list of clever books: 

Back To School Books

STORYTIME WITH RYAN & CRAIG

 

And if you want to hear two HILARIOUS comedians read MIND YOUR MONSTERS aloud - complete with clever commentary and  jazzy music, open the link and click on the giant pink mutant octopus, or enter the title into the search box. Then PLEASE check out more of their awesome videos! : https://www.ryanandcraig.com/

 

DINOS DON'T DO YOGA Story Kit

This one is for all the teachers! And librarians! And home-schooling folks! And also parents. And - um - okay well anyone looking to entertain kids who like funny stuff and dinos - for free. I proudly present .... 

.... the brand new, totally fabulous, super neat story kit for my latest book, DINOS DON'T DO YOGA. This package includes an author letter along with several jaw-some dinosaur themed crafts such as a coloring sheet, kindness cards and puppet project. 

So whether you are looking for an in-class activity, or something to keep little ones busy at home, click on the link below for free, print-ready activities: 

DINOS DON'T DO YOGA Story Kit

And please feel free to share this link with your talon-tearing (or yoga pant wearing!) dino buddies. 

#dinosdontdoyoga #trexyoga #dinosauryoga #kidsyoga #picturebook #dinobook #trexbook #catherinebaileybooks 

Hello Pennsylvania!

 

A friend in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, shared this wonderful photograph of DINOS DON'T DO YOGA in her local Barnes & Noble. Thank you so much Carole! It's beyond cool to see my little dinosaurs romping and stomping through bookstores all over the country

#dinosdontdoyoga

#barnesandnoble

#anditisfaceout - YAY!

#picturebooks

#dinopicturebooks