Macie and the Magic Veggies is a great way to introduce readers early on to the idea that eating vegetables can be exciting and healthy.
Author: Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.
The very best horror stories are about more than gore and violence. The House Where Death Lives is one of the best ghost-story anthologies out there.
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Katie’s Really Bad Day is not just a story, but an instructive and accessible tool for helping readers identify and manage anxiety in school.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bug by Michelle Chance is a captivating story that introduces very young readers to the magic of science.
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P.E. Shadrick stopped by to chat about her charming new picture book, Lisbeth and the Littering Ladybugs, and share the heartwarming story behind its creation.
Boo Bear’s Light is a fun and engaging, making it a delightful learning experience for young readers as they build important literacy skills.