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Tag: Mo Willems

6 Picture Books Featuring Teddy Bears (and Rabbits)

January 13, 2020January 22, 2020Leave a comment

We are one week away from the release of my new picture book TEDDY BEAR OF THE YEAR, illustrated by Sydney Hanson. All of my books are a nod to something I love, and I've always had a soft spot for the softest of toys, bear or otherwise. Here are some of my favourite teddy … Continue reading 6 Picture Books Featuring Teddy Bears (and Rabbits)

Middle Grade Monday: The Story of Diva and Flea Review

November 23, 20151 Comment

I picked up the charming The Story of Diva and Flea  from Book Culture  while acting out my Kathleen Kelly fantasies in New York. It had been on my list for awhile (because Mo Willems) but with Paris so front-of-mind it felt particularly poignant. At its heart, this story is about making new friends, and how those … Continue reading Middle Grade Monday: The Story of Diva and Flea Review

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