Follow-Me-Fridays: Where’s Miss Vivian?

Yesterday I enjoyed my last Show-Me-How Story-time presentation of this school year at Queen Palmer Elementary School in Colorado Springs.  I did two programs…the first teacher had picked Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed by Barney Saltzberg.  What child doesn’t want to hear about a silly pig that has a unique idea of [...]

Follow-Me-Fridays: Where’s Miss Vivian?

Image by Amy Bonner via Flickr The school year is winding down Thursday was my next-to-the-last Show-Me-How Story-time presentation. So, I was just a little bit sad as I walked into Trailblazer Elementary School in Colorado Springs. But, you can’t remain sad long when surrounded by smiling eager kindergarteners! The children sat on the story [...]

What’s In Your Child’s Bookcase Wordy Wednesday: FREDERICK

One of my favorite children’s picture book authors and illustrators is Leo Lionni. His stories get to the heart of the challenges and concerns that young children face and his bold yet simple illustrations bring his characters to life. FREDERICK is one of the four books that are part of the SHOW ME HOW Story-time [...]