Don’t believe teenagers can benefit from picture books? Read this article from M. Liz Boyle’s website. Sarah Mackenzie, author and founder of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, says that we should read a picture book every day as kids grow up, even when they’re teenagers! If this sounds odd to you, listen to the podcast toContinue reading “Read to Your Kids, Part VI, Ocean Stories with Beautiful Illustrations — M Liz Boyle”
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Short Stories, Please
Looking for a quick read for your young children? Try “Children’s Adventure Stories by James Reeves.” It’s a Facebook Page that’s open to the public, and it’s loaded with short stories along with colorful and fun illustrations. The following picture was on that Page. 🙂 Story Warren also has short stories for kids, and IContinue reading “Short Stories, Please”
Write Truth. Don’t Preach.
When writing a story, have you ever added a quick Gospel message in a way that seems forced? For example, out of the blue you have added something like, “Your brother gave his life for you, just like Christ would have done.” I’ve been guilty of that. But fiction writers are meant to write storiesContinue reading “Write Truth. Don’t Preach.”
Book Review: Shy Willow by Cat Min
Another book review was posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog, written by yours truly. It’s about the children’s book Shy Willow by Cat Min, a sweet and funny story filled with beautiful illustrations. Here is the link to the review. Enjoy!
Adding Animals to Your Story?
As you may already know, I’ve reviewed a lot of books with animals in them, and I’ve written stories with animals in them, though I haven’t thought much on how to incorporate wildlife into worldbuilding. R.M. Archer wrote a blog post that offers tips on how to create animals for your fantastical world. And sheContinue reading “Adding Animals to Your Story?”
A Tolkien Artist
Meet an artist who paints scenes from Tolkien’s stories: Emily Austin. On Story Warren’s website, Christine Norvell interviews Austin, who shares how she gets inspiration for her pictures. You may even learn some tips on how to get inspiration for your own stories and pictures.
Looking for Children’s Books?
Hi, everyone. I have a question for you. What were your favorite books as a child? Pictured below is a book I loved when I was young. Feel free comment below and share your favorites.
A Christmas-y Book Review
Hello, everyone! Christmas is a season that’s filled with fun stories. Here is a kid’s book that’s perfect for your holiday collection. It’s called The Christmas Fox by Anik McGrory. Don’t have the book but want to read it for Christmas? It is available for Kindle and Nook Book for a quick purchase. There’s alsoContinue reading “A Christmas-y Book Review”
The Carousel – Book Review
I wrote another book review! This one is The Carousel, written by Liz Rosenberg and illustrated by Jim Lamarche. It’s a fantastical story, filled with beautiful illustrations and a gentle message on remembering the people you love, even if they may not be with you.
Kid’s Book Advent and Gift Ideas for Everyone
Still looking for ideas on how to countdown to Christmas with your young children? Why not read a book per advent day? The following links give ideas on what books to add to your advent list. Do you need ideas on gifts for your kid and teen readers? Bona Fide Bookworm is a source forContinue reading “Kid’s Book Advent and Gift Ideas for Everyone”
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