Tag Archives: picture book

Cancer Daily Life

Posted on September 27, 2020 by savvywriter

Cancer is to realize that sometimes people see you as a brave warrior, while others see you as the battlefield Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Fear, Friendship, Uncategorized | Tagged cancer treatment, childhood cancer, children's books, hair loss, picture book, radiotherapy | Leave a comment

The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage

Posted on June 12, 2020 by savvywriter

In 1957, the state of Virginia did not allow blacks and whites to marry. Richard and Mildred Loving got married anyway and were later arrested and thrown in jail – all because they were different races. What came after was … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, diversity, Family, Historical, political, Racism, Uncategorized | Tagged children's books about racism, Loving Day, picture book, Racism, Richard and Mildred Loving, Supreme Court | Leave a comment

Just Ask! by Sonia Sotomayor

Posted on January 4, 2020 by savvywriter

Be different. Be brave. Be you. These are the messages and themes in the picture book Just Ask! by United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Just Ask is a wonderful book about communicating to learn about one another’s differences. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Being different, Disability, diversity, Friendship, Uncategorized | Tagged Autism, autism spectrum disorder, blind children, blindness, children with diabetes, children's books, children's literature, deaf chldren, deafness, developmental disabilities, diabetes, differences, disabilities, picture book, service animals, Sonia Sotomayor book, special needs, Supreme Court Justices, Tourette's syndrome, United States Supreme Court, wheelchair | Leave a comment

Night Creepers

Posted on October 17, 2018 by savvywriter

Halloween is almost here! Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year and since night animals are frequently featured in Halloween stories, it’s a great time to teach kids about the nocturnal animals that come out at … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, bedtime, conservation, nature, STEM, Uncategorized | Tagged animal habitats, animals, book review, crepuscular animals, diurnal, environment, environmental, eyeshine, light shine, Linda Stanek, night adaptations, nocturnal animals, picture book, science for kids, STEM picture books | 2 Comments

Nobody Owns the Sky

Posted on August 19, 2018 by savvywriter

Today is National Aviation Day, which began in 1939 to celebrate aviation and the birthday of aviation pioneer Oriville Wright. Other great aviators in history include Amelia Earhart, Howard Hughes and Charles Lindberg, whose daughter, Pamela Paprone wrote Nobody Owns … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Historical, Racism, STEM, Uncategorized, Women in History | Tagged air shows, airplanes, aviation, aviators, Black History, book review, books about planes, carrier planes, female pilots, picture book, stunt flyers | Leave a comment

LaDonna Plays Hoops

Posted on July 31, 2018 by savvywriter

LaDonna, it’s not about winning. It’s how you play the game. Just do your best. Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Family, Fear, Sports, Uncategorized | Tagged AAU league, basketball, cookout, cousins, double dutch, family reunions, picture book, Sports | 1 Comment

Plants Can’t Sit Still

Posted on April 20, 2018 by savvywriter

Earth Day is almost here! What better way to celebrate than with a book about nature! Plants Can’t Sit Still is a children’s picture book that introduces kids to the behavior of plants, explaining how plants work in a kid-friendly … Continue reading →

Posted in Imagination, nature, Science, STEM, Uncategorized | Tagged book review, children's books, conservation, Earth Day, environmental, nature, picture book, Science, STEAM, STEM books for young children | 2 Comments

Tiny Thinkers: Charlie and the Tortoise

Posted on January 17, 2017 by savvywriter

Charlie loved being outside with the animals and plants, with birds that tweet and trees that dance. Continue reading →

Posted in animals, Imagination, nature, Science, STEM, Uncategorized | Tagged birds, book review, books about finches, Charles Darwin, children's book, Galapagos Islands, nature, picture book, STEM | 2 Comments

Dress Up Day

Posted on September 2, 2016 by savvywriter

Come with us as we dress up!
Be a pilot or chef. Maybe you think a policeman is best.
Farm the land, sing in a band, or fight fires like a fireman.
See a teacher, a doctor, an artist too and learn about the jobs they do. Continue reading →

Posted in Imagination, Uncategorized | Tagged costumes, dress up, Labor Day, picture book, playtime | Leave a comment

Monster 2000 Stickers: Goofy, Toothy, and Fun!

Posted on August 15, 2016 by savvywriter

Meet the Space Monsters! “Space monsters from Planet Goo are visiting their friends on the Gooey Green Moon!” Add more monsters and some toys they can play with. Continue reading →

Posted in art, Math, Memory | Tagged ABC children's book, addition, educational activity book, hand-eye coordination, monsters, picture book, subtraction | Leave a comment