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A Book Launch Invitation Plus Nonfiction Readalouds #ClassroomConnections

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Yesterday was the book birthday for my newest book, If You Want to Knit Some Mittens (Boyds Mills). Whee! On November 3, at 7pm Central Time, illustrator Angela Matteson and I will be joining Red Balloon Books for a launch party, and you’re invited! Those 2 charming painted mini-tiles you see, painted by Angela Matteson, […]

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Back to School Jitters? #ClassroomConnections

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It’s officially back-to-school time, at least according to all the school supplies I see on shelves everywhere. (Of course, by that logic, Halloween is in early September, but whatever.) Don’t miss this fun production of Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten:   And check out several printables like a back-to-school countdown calendar here!   [My Classroom […]

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An Awesome Production of Clover Kitty from YourClassical Storytime! #ClassroomConnections

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Howdy, friends. This never posted last week, and in the busy-ness of moving, I didn’t realize it. So–ta da! Check out this amazing new profession readaloud production of Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten! Just click below to watch, or click here to go to its YourClassical Storytime page, where you can scroll down and watch […]

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Ready for Read Across America Day? #ClassroomConnections

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Read Across America Day is coming up soon, which immediately makes me think of Dr. Seuss! It’s March 2, and you can find out more here. Meanwhile, if you don’t have any guest readers for your classroom, share a readaloud! I’ve got tons (okay, maybe not tons, but lots) right here. There’s nonfiction, fiction, and […]

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A #Readaloud of CLOVER KITTY GOES TO KITTYGARTEN

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Hey, teacher friends–here’s a super-cute readaloud of my latest picture book, CLOVER KITTY GOES TO KITTYGARTEN (Two Lions, illus by Hiroe Nakata). Ms J of Storytime with Ms J is such a wonderful storyteller! This story is awesome for discussions of friendship skills, anxiety, sensory sensitivity, and problem-solving. Enjoy!

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A Virtual Storywalk for If You Were the Moon #ClassroomConnections

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Did you see the full moon last night? Sigh…one of my favorite things in the world. Dakota County Library in Minnesota has created a virtual storywalk of my book If You Were the Moon (Millbrook Press, illus by Jaime Kim). It’s set up in a park so it’s as if you’re walking through the park […]

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