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About Janice
I've been a teacher, journalist, and for the last decade, a school librarian. I write about children's books that cultivate peace, justice, respect, and curiosity at http://readaloudsforallchildren.wordpress.com
Janice's Blog: Books of Wonder and Wisdom - Recent Posts
| 6/11/2013 | Always Up for Aesop (0 Comments )
 The simple fables attributed to Aesop have been told and retold for centuries, yet they still touch us. The brevity and relevance of the stories somehow bring out the best in some illustrators. One of the most stunningly beautiful editions published... Read the rest of this post |
| 5/31/2013 | Kimmel Turns up the Heat (2 Comments )
 I’ll admit, “Little Red Riding Hood” has never been a favorite of mine. But leave it to the fabulous storyteller Eric Kimmel to inject some spicy fun into the creepy old tale.
Set in Texas, Little Red Hot features a sassy girl... Read the rest of this post |
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| 1. Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox (Hardcover) Author: Susan Blackaby Illustrator: Carmen Segovia Publisher: Sterling |
Ages 4-8 |
4/5/2011 Add | |||
| Janice said: I loved it! Good Groundhog Day stories are rare. I've reviewed Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox and described other snowy children's books in my latest post at http://readalodsforallchildren.wor...more tags: I recommend , " "picture books" "Susan Blackaby" "Carmen Segovia" , I read , "Groundhog Day | |||||
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| 2. Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters (Hardcover) Author: Barack Obama Illustrator: Loren Long Publisher: Random House Children's Books |
Ages 4-8 |
11/17/2010 Add | |||
| Janice said: Of Thee I Sing is not only a loving letter to Obama's daughters, it is a touching tribute to our nation. The Americans the president highlights are interesting, inspiring, and well-chosen models for o...more tags: I read , Inspired me , I recommend | |||||
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Profile Comments
Comment by Diana Levin on 10/20/2010 at 12:17 AM:
thanks Janice. I am working on a children book right now.
thanks Janice. I am working on a children book right now.
Comment by Tom Hannah on 10/18/2010 at 4:17 PM:
Hi Janice-Thanks for connecting and we hope you enjoyed reading about our book.
Hi Janice-Thanks for connecting and we hope you enjoyed reading about our book.
Comment by Janet Squires on 10/14/2010 at 9:16 PM:
Hello Janice,
So glad you joined us here at JacketFlap.
Hello Janice,
So glad you joined us here at JacketFlap.
Hi Janice, I’d like to invite you to visit my website http://marciecooper.tateauthor.com. My children’s book “Meet the Teens” helps teach kids the teen numbers and might be something you’d like to add to your library.