Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

This entry is part 3 of 14 in the series Chazda Bookshelf

If this book doesn’t garner all kinds of awards, I will be shocked. Barnett and Klassen team up again to create a perfectly balanced storybook. Kids love this book and I know, teachers do too. It makes observing and discussing details a super cool thing.

My Storybook Process (Part 2): creating new characters

My Storybook Process (Part 2): creating new characters

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series My Storybook Process

As I hit week two of creating the first Bunny and Witch storybook, there are already things that I’m creating and then throwing out. The part of me that created the stuff that goes in the trash is just going to have to accept that. This week is about the first stage of finding the characters I want in these books. The idea of them doesn’t quite exist yet.

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

This entry is part 2 of 14 in the series Chazda Bookshelf

It’s every writer’s dream to create a storybook that inspires others to adapt their work. “Dogs Don’t Do Ballet” is one of those stories. Let’s take a look at why.

Exclamation Mark

Exclamation Mark

This entry is part 1 of 14 in the series Chazda Bookshelf

I want to talk about Exclamation Mark from Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld and why this is a book every writer should read.