If you’re a writer, an illustrator or just someone who loves a good yarn, the Book Reviews and Interviews on GSB is very exciting. It’s where you’ll find reading recommendations, successful case studies and behind-the-scenes insights.
This is meant to showcase the type of writing that makes a great story. It’s where we can celebrate the best artwork in books. It’s also about making people aware of what other really interesting and creative people are doing!
Do you have a Book Review or Interview you’d like to share with the Great Storybook community? Send me a quick note about what you want to do and why using the Contact Chazda form right HERE. It’s the fastest way to reach me.
Exclamation Mark
I want to talk about Exclamation Mark from Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld and why this is a book every writer should read.
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An Interview with Sheryl Hershey
Sheryl Hershey’s debut children’s book, Lila and the Dandelion, has encouraged hearing children to learn sign language, it has invited teachers to use the book inside their classrooms, and most recently, Nick Baker, a talented musician (who is autistic and blind) is currently writing a song about Sheryl’s book. Find out in this interesting talk with Sheryl what it is she is doing right!
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The Best Wordless Books
Wordlesss books are not meant for bedtime reading with a child. They are daytime inspiration – awakening books. Here’s my list of the best stories told without words.
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20 Best Books for Pre-readers (3-5 yrs)
There are a lot of options for storybooks on the market, especially for kids between 3 and 5 years. These are the books to learn from and love.
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The 20 Best Books for Baby
There are so many options on the market for baby books, how do you know what is quality? Here’s my list of the BEST – and why.
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An Interview with Jo Marshall: Bringing nature to story and story to nature
Lilac is her favorite color, salted butter popcorn and Diet Coke are her indulgences, and she insists on wearing her old blue loafers even though a hole in the right shoe lets water in every time she wears them.
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Marianne Mineo: Storybook Up-&-Comer
Marianne Mineo is new to the scene as an indie writer and illustrator of children's storybooks but already she has brought two titles onto the market since October 2012. What she does day-to-day may surprise you. It did me.
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Mr. Murry and Thumbkin
Another favorite of mine. This is how it’s done, my friends: *Mr. Murray and Thumbkin* strongly establishes anthropomorphic animal characters in a rhyming, well-crafted story!
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Detective Invisible – Kommissar Unsichtbar
Analytical review of the bilingual Children’s Book. Learn about story elements, structure & illustrations and what a storybook writer can take away from it!
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