Readiness for children and parents

A Child’s Garden

Before I became an author, I was lucky enough to teach kindergarten to children when kindergarten was truly kindergarten. The word kindergarten means… a child’s garden. Kindergarten is supposed to be a place where children learn by playing, singing, experimenting with art, textiles, sewing, tools, sand, rocks, water and above all, literature. Today’s kindergarten in… Continue reading A Child’s Garden

Poetry, Readiness for children and parents

Thanks! It Has Pockets!

I have a newfound obsession with pockets. When I go out into the woods to walk in Michigan, I always make sure I wear a sweatshirt with pockets, or I take along a bag with pockets. I love picking up rocks, pinecones, colored leaves or fallen flowers. I also carry my phone…. Not to talk… Continue reading Thanks! It Has Pockets!

Blueberry Pancake Publishing, My Writing, Readiness for children and parents

If You Want Your Children to be Intelligent…

What was your favorite fairy tale as a child? One of my favorites was Hansel and Gretel. I thought it was so delightful to have a house made out of gingerbread and candy. But the witch that lived there and the scary route the kids took to get there truly terrified me. Fairy tales, teaching… Continue reading If You Want Your Children to be Intelligent…

Readiness for children and parents

Spring into Books

As March comes to an end and April shows its promise of spring, little ones get anxious to get outside and explore how the world is blooming around them. With COVID and winter we all feel a little cooped up. What better way to shake away those winter blues than to take a nature hike?… Continue reading Spring into Books

Author Crush, Uncategorized

What Makes a Great Children’s Picture Book?

What Makes a Great Children's Picture Book? In my life, I have always been in love with children's picture books. Beginning at a young age, I, like many other children around the world was attracted to a book because of the pictures. The text being read to me by my parents or someone in my… Continue reading What Makes a Great Children’s Picture Book?