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Read-aloud Videos for All Three Can Be… Books

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Lerner has graciously given permission for authors and illustrators to share readaloud videos of their books on public platforms until June 30. So, here are my first three: I was a little (!) awkward on my first try. Here’s A LEAF CAN BE…   I got a little more comfortable with WATER CAN BE…   […]

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Digital Collages Based on Water Can Be…

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Okay, some of you might be tired of hearing how wonderful Rogers Elementary School is (here’s the overall description of my visit, and here’s the 2nd-grade music program inspired by Lion of the Sky), and in what cool ways they used my books over the course of a year! But here’s one more. And, frankly, […]

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Belief in Birds and Asking Teachers for Poetry Tips #PoetryFriday

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Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) Before I share my poem, I have a favor to ask of any of you teachers. I will be presenting very soon about writing poetry with students. My audience will be pre-service teachers in a course about literacy for birth through grade 3, and I’d […]

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Book Trailer!

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Howdy! Remember those awesome kids at Rogers Elementary School and their fabulous media specialist, Holly Dragisich? Well, I’m super excited to share that a few of the students appear in my book trailer for my next picture book, Secrets of the Loon. Enjoy–and please share if you know anyone who might be interested in these […]

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Toilet Gets Bummed Out and Dreamy from In the Middle of the Night [#PoetryFriday]

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Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) This is Week 3 (Week 1 here and Week 2 here) of my sharing a few bits from my three books on the 2020 NCTE Poetry Notables list! So honored about this!   And more big news to be very grateful for: Lion of the […]

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Cover Reveal Today at Teacher Dance for My First Fiction Picture Book!

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I’m so happy that Linda Baie is sharing a cover reveal today for my very first fiction picture book, which comes out this July from Two Lions. I hope you’ll stroll on over and check it out! Thanks, Linda:>)

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3 Equations from Snowman-Cold=Puddle [#PoetryFriday]

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Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) This is Week 2 (Week 1 here) of my sharing a few bits from my three books on the 2020 NCTE Poetry Notables list! So honored about this!   Before I share tidbits, I have to show you this. You might know how my very […]

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Winter Haiku from Lion of the Sky [Poetry Friday]

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Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) I am gob-smacked to share that I have THREE books on the 2020 NCTE Poetry Notables list!   I am so happy! The committee is made up of teacher educators, poets, and poetry lovers, and I know they spent much time and discussion on creating […]

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Why Ms. Rob Is Awesome and Some Gratitude [Poetry Friday]

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Happy Poetry Friday! (Wondering what Poetry Friday is? Click here.) If you stopped by for just the poem, here it is:>) I shared this (just the text) MORE THAN 10 YEARS AGO on my blog. Wow. Double-click on the image to see it larger and/or download a printable .pdf. I also have felt so much […]

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Fortune Cookies, School Plays, and Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle!

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Today I’m visiting with Christy Mihaly over at the Grog Blog, and I’m sharing all sorts of tidbits about my writing process for Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle. Plus tips and resources for writing in rhyme. I hope to see you over there, and thank you, Christy!

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