SHELF AWARENESS

 

Well this is exciting! The fabulous folks at @shelf.awareness have featured GOODNIGHT SCHOOL. Squeeeeee! Thank you so much!

KIRKUS REVIEW OF GOODNIGHT SCHOOL

 

"Who knew a school needed some shut-eye, too? As the school closes for the night, the class turtle leaves its aquarium to explore and the tan-skinned Night Guard starts her rounds, turning off lights and checking that all’s safe, clean, and tucked away neatly. Expressed in languid … verse, this story gives readers a good idea of what the guard’s job entails: plenty. The real highlights, though, are the slyly clever illustrations, which will be particularly appreciated by those who enjoy finding hidden objects in artwork. Virtually every page contains inanimate objects that resemble faces with smiles or half-closed eyes. In a classroom, a round reading rug with pillows for eyes smiles sleepily; a couch in the teachers’ lounge seems ready for slumber. Other objects look like cozy beds, such as cafeteria lunch trays with napkins for pillows. Musical instruments dream, cubbies snooze, and a water fountain appears to be drooling in its sleep. Even the facade of the school building, with its droopy window shades and door, looks comically as though it’s about to doze off. Kids will relish discovering these and many more ingenious images throughout, not to mention tracking that errant turtle, whose path may be followed on every page. (It’s returned safely to bed, in case you’re wondering.) The titular school may be sleepy, but kids will stay awake long enough to pore over the inspired artwork. (Picture book. 5-8)"

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As explained by award winning author, Dianne White, "Writing for children can be both immensely rewarding and endlessly challenging. What appears to be a deceptively simple ambition turns out to be an ever-changing puzzle – a landscape of 26 letters, arranged and rearranged into an assortment of words and images until you finally manage to piece together the best words in their best order. It is fascinating and deeply satisfying work; there’s much to learn and more after that. Here are a few resources to get you started:"

Tips from Dianne White

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written and illustrated by Emily Lex

Published by Harvest Kids

A beautiful example of a faith-based book for children that is perfectly plotted, paced and illustrated.

BUILD book link

God is GREAT

Dear God,

I went to church today

and heard the pastor say,

"We all have gifts! Shine them bright!"

Thank you for mine. (I love to write!) 

Amen

Christian PB Inspo

 

Good article, great suggestions

My favourite picture books and how I use them to talk about faith

GOODNIGHT SCHOOL Cover Reveal!

 

Illustrated by the talented Cori Doerrfeld

Published by Union Square Kids

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