A cat's nose in the most important of all of their sense organs. They have about 200 million scent receptors, far more than dogs or...

As a first grade teacher, I found it helpful to begin the year making a classroom rules poster with the children. Though I generally...

As a cat lover, I try to include them in some of my children's books. My latest book, Science in My Pocket, is an informational fiction....

I don't know if it is genetic, but everyone , including all of my 10 grandkids, loves cats. And because I love children's books, they...

Gouache (rhymes with squash) has lately become my favorite medium for illustrating my children's books. I started out with pen and ink...

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As I did research for my next children's book about gardening, a came across a variety of wonderful children's books, in several...

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I have to give a shout out to CLOVER ROBIN! For my latest book, Science in My Pocket, which is an informational fiction, I needed a way...

Nature journaling is such a wonderful way to slow down and take time to really observe nature. BUT, sometimes it feels overwhelming to...

We have all been there. I actually love technology and would like to offer up ideas for CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY use versus consumer (passive)...

There is something about an owl that is mysterious, magical and, sometimes, even funny. I guess that is what inspired me to use an owl...

I love drawing woodland animals doing out of the ordinary things. I hope you enjoy a few examples of my latest illustrations. If you are...

As a children's book writer/illustrator, educator, and parent, I love to share tips to help parents and educators inspire life long...

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ALOYSIUS PATRIMONIO is a freelance illustrator from New Zealand. He is known for his digital prints, posters, logos and more. I really...

When I taught first grade reading, I often stressed how the vowel in a word is like the peanut butter in a sandwich, it holds that word...

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Informational fiction is the blending of the elements of fiction and nonfiction, offering an exciting way to present nonfiction facts. As...

Christmas is definitely the time to explore the 5 senses. I remember best my grandmother's house at Christmas: The smell of cedar bows,...