Do Your Best, Tess, is the first in the Character is a Choice! series. Janet Morris Grimes shares her goals for the book and the series as a whole.
Browsing: Perseverance
The Whale and the Star will delight readers of all ages, especially those with an appreciation of the ocean, the night sky, and stargazing.
In this episode, I talk with Jeanne Walker Harvey, the author of the stunning picture book biography Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas.
Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas is a beautiful and thought-provoking biography for young readers and artists to enjoy. Highly Recommended!
A Whale of the Wild is a poignant animal adventure that demonstrates the importance of coming together in a crisis time.
I love finding metaphors in everyday activities. Tag Your Dreams begins with a poem comparing a game of tag to chasing one’s dreams.
My Name Isn’t Oof!: Warren the Warbler Takes Flight is a lovely little tale of one bird’s first attempt at flying. It offers a nice introduction to the message of perseverance for young readers ages 3 through 7.
From author Erik DeLeo, The Squirrel Squire and the Tournament of Oaksis the first book in the A Fantastic Tails Adventure series for kids ages 8 and up.
This picture-book tells the heart-breaking story of James Castle, an artist who grew up unloved by his family and community because of his deafness.
Little Lucy Big Race, by Matt Roloff, is a wonderful read for children and their adult readers, as it demonstrates that hard work can lead to positive outcomes.