Have you heard? Two anthologies from Fairy Tale Frenzy have been released. They’re both collections of historical retellings of classic tales. Think The Ugly Duckling, Beauty and the Beast, The Snow Queen, Cinderella, and Snow White.
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A Book Review of The Blue Bird of Happiness
Hi, all. I have another book review published on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog. It’s on The Blue Bird of Happiness by S.M. Shigemitsu, a retelling of Maurice Maeterlinck’s play “The Blue Bird.” I share the differences and similarities between the play and Shigemitsu’s version. Fun fact: Shigemitsu is part of the Fairy Tale Frenzy series, justContinue reading “A Book Review of The Blue Bird of Happiness”
More Fairy Tales Coming!
As you may know already, I’m writing a Little Red Riding Hood retelling that’s fit for middle grade and teens. It’s going to be featured in an anthology that’ll be published by Beyond the Bookery. In fact, the anthology is part of a series of anthologies called Fairy Tale Frenzy.
Speaking of Fairy Tale Frenzy, the first four anthologies will be published soon. Some are fantasy retellings, and others are historical retellings.
A Book Theme . . . And a Movie
As I continue sharing with you my Red Riding Hood retelling, I’ll ask a question: What is the theme of my story? Or a theme, anyway?
Let me stall in answering by talking about a movie I’ve just seen.
I watched the movie version of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Shiloh.
An Update on Writing, Plus a YA Author
Today, I edited two hours’ worth of my Little Red Riding Hood story, and I’m happy with my progress so far.
Also, check out M Liz Boyle interviewing YA author Christina Shaw.
What I Have Been Doing . . . And a Fairy Tale Retelling
In the meantime, something definite is happening. Another story? Yep, and it’s a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood!
I’m going to be featured in an anthology from Beyond the Bookery called Of Dangers and Dreams, and my story will be friendly for teens and tweens.
Homeschooling Kindergarteners?
One of the most vital things to learn in life is reading, and a big highlight of kindergarten is developing that skill.
Reading Head Start has tips on how to teach your kindergarteners how to read, and the following link is one of the articles they have.
A Picture Game With Liu Bolin
Have you heard of Liu Bolin?
He’s a Chinese artist who’s the innovator behind a series of pictures where he’s the “hidden Mickey Mouse” in each one. He’s actually blended into the background, so you can see his shape only if you look closely. In a way, it’s like I Spy or Where’s Waldo?
A Historic Dog Story (Thanks, Jeff Maxim)
Did you know there was a canine mascot at the Hoover Dam? It happened while the historic structure was being built.
Reminiscing on Children’s Stories
What was your favorite picture book?
When I was little, I loved the book Bedtime for Frances by Russell Hoban. To this day, I have fond memories of my dad reading it to me. Another one I liked was In the Forest by Marie Hall Ets. See? Even as a little kid I loved adventures with animals.
K.A. Ramstad 