You’ve probably gotten a clue that I love animals. Well, October is World Animal Month, as well as a plethora of other days dedicated to God’s creatures. I wrote reviews for Story Warren on the three animal-themed books.
In the reviews, I take a look at the treatment of the animal characters and content that parents need to be aware of.
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.
Did you know there was a canine mascot at the Hoover Dam? It happened while the historic structure was being built.
Happy Independence Day to all you Americans! Just be sure to stay safe around fireworks.
If you also observe Christmas in July, I wrote a book review on an adorable holiday picture book. It’s posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog, and if you love sled dogs, it’s the book for you.
Have you found anything that might be a great read? I have. It’s a middle grade series called “Road Trip Rescue” by Becca Wierwille. I haven’t read any of these books yet, but they’re filled with road trip adventures, the complications of friend and sibling relationships, and a canine friend. Click on the following linkContinue reading “Road Trip Rescue Series”
The Last Stardog by E.K. Mosley is a brilliant book for children grades kindergarten to second grade. Prismatic illustrations fill the pages and immerse you in a world of multi-colored creatures, humanoid flowers, and even a dog from outer space. Stardog is a sunshine-yellow dog who dwells on a planet covered with flowers. The planetContinue reading “Book Review—The Last Stardog by E.K. Mosley”
Hi, all. I know, the Christmas season isn’t here yet. But let’s face it, you see Christmas stuff everywhere now, and I’ve been guilty of browsing holiday bath products. Anyway, here’s my review of the book The Night Before Dog-mas, written by Claudine Gandolfi and illustrated by Karen Anagnost. It’s clever retelling of the classicContinue reading “A Christmas-y Book Review (For November)”
Check out this blog post written by CDPunt(igam). Thank you, CDP, for sharing a deep lesson on serving others. A lesson that involves a dog, no less. 🙂
Hi, all. You may remember that I wrote a middle grade fantasy about magical sled dogs. I did pitch my manuscript of The Galdur Snow Dog to two publishers, but unfortunately, neither of them accepted it. Oh well, welcome to the writing life. I’m keeping my eye out for other possible publishers, but in theContinue reading “Update on My Stories”
Hi, all. Here’s a picture book to watch before summer vacation ends. It’s Hot Dog by Mark Sperring, illustrated by Sophie Corrigan. Imagine a hot dog turning into a loveable pet as Storytime Playtime reads us this story.
K.A. Ramstad 