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Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:16:02 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "Blobfish, Star-nosed Mole, Vampire Squid, Thorny Dragon, Ghost Octopus! Yes, these are just a few of the remarkable animals you’ll find in Animal Planet’s Strange,Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals by Charles Ghigna. Ghigna does an outstanding..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:01:54 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednseday:
Janet said, "Join me today for an interview with New York Times Best-selling author, Lauren Belfer.Belfer’s love of history shines in this well-researched story that propels readers from the elite musical world of Sara Levy’s Berlin in the..." more
Thursday, November 10, 2016 11:53:03 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled GOODREADS Giveaway:
Janet said, "November is Picture Book Month!To celebrate, I'm running a GOODREADS Giveaway.The Gingerbread Cowboy was named the 2007 Arizona Governor's First Grade Book. A special edition of 100,000 copies were printed and a book was given to every first grade..." more
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 7:46:56 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednesday:
Janet said, "Young children are noted for their many questions. In Mama, How Does the Wind Start to Blow?, Jeanne Styczinski has framed her answer in the form of a delightful counting book. Beginning with the number one and a rising moon, Mama responds to ten..." more
Monday, October 17, 2016 9:40:26 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "Tadpole to Frog by Camilla de la Bedoyere introduces this subject by answering the question “What Is A Frog?” From there, the text provides an overview of the life cycle and an expanded exploration of Frog development from a basic..." more
Thursday, October 13, 2016 11:27:37 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled GoodReads Giveaway:
Janet said, "October is National Pit Bull Awareness month.To celebrate, I'm holding a GOODREADS Giveaway for my book. The giveaway ends October 22, National Pit Bull Awareness Day.Meet Monty A remarkable rescue dog with an international following. From his..." more
Thursday, October 13, 2016 11:27:37 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled GOODREADS Giveaway:
Janet said, "October is National Pit Bull Awareness month.To celebrate, I'm holding a GOODREADS Giveaway for my book. The giveaway ends October 22, National Pit Bull Awareness Day.Meet Monty A remarkable rescue dog with an international following. From his..." more
Monday, October 10, 2016 10:41:12 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction:
Janet said, "Explore Light and Optics! by Anita Yasuda is chock full of information for young minds. A timeline tracing the history of optical science from the 130 CE book, Optics, by Claudius Ptolemy to the anticipated 2018 launch of the James Webb Space..." more
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 9:52:34 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednesday:
Janet said, "Welcome to my interview with Rosalie Laureman.Lauerman’s passion for discovering little-known stories from history is clearly on display as she relates the extraordinary tale of courage and determination shown by the Continental soldiers through..." more
Monday, October 3, 2016 11:42:24 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "Acorn to Oak Tree by Camilla de la Bedoyere is a lovely introduction to the basic concepts of botany and terms such as leaves, stem, roots, trunk, branches, and bark. Plant development is explained through a step-by-step look from the..." more
Monday, September 26, 2016 10:31:14 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "Egg to Chicken by Camilla de la Bedoyere opens with a discussion of birds and their characteristics through contrasting looks at chickens, gulls, and ostriches. Double-page spreads cover the topics of nest building, egg laying, brooding, and..." more
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 8:38:27 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednesday:
Janet said, " I’m delighted to introduce Lynn Plourde and her newest picture book, Bella’s Fall Coat. You may be familiar with some of Lynn’s 30 other titles which include: You're Doing That in the Talent Show?!, You're Wearing That to School?!,..." more
Monday, September 19, 2016 7:02:12 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "BIOENGINEERING: Discover How Nature Inspires Human Designsby Christine Burilla-Kirch, PhD is an invitation for young readers to explore the ways in which nature has inspired human innovation. Bioengineering is introduced with a timeline and a brief..." more
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 7:31:30 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednesday:
Janet said, "Welcome! Today's featured writer, Dagny McKinley, shares her love of nature through both her writing and photography. She is passionate about spending quality time outside with her special four-legged friend. Those interests found expression in this..." more
Monday, September 5, 2016 10:14:13 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled JUST LIKE GULLIVER Review:
Janet said, "Here is the first review for my newly released picture book, JUST LIKE GULLIVER.Move over, Punxsutawney Phil and make way for Gulliver! Did you know that February 2nd brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year? And it’s the only one led..." more
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:23:35 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednesday:
Janet said, "Michelangelo is a familiar name in the world of renaissance painting and sculpture, but did you know he was also a poet, architect and engineer? Simonetta Carr couples her experience as an elementary school teacher with her background in Italian art..." more
Monday, August 29, 2016 8:06:51 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "Caterpillar to Butterfly by Camilla de la Bedoyere introduces this subject by answering with the question “What is a butterfly?” followed by a look at basic butterfly anatomy. From there, the text provides an over view of the life..." more
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 7:24:39 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednesday:
Janet said, "Trouble In Bugland” a fun, YA fantasy take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes – with a twist! William Kotzwinkle offers up an imaginative collection of five mysteries: The Case of the Missing Butterfly, The Case of the Frightened..." more
Monday, August 22, 2016 8:02:12 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "Young readers will discover the wonderful world of nature in this new collection from QED Publishing in the U.K. titled Life Cycles.Seedto Sunflower by Camilla de la Bedoyere provides a step-by-step look at the planting, germination, growth, and..." more
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 7:51:04 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednesday:
Janet said, "From award-winning writer, Brigitte Goldstein, comes “Dina’s Lost Tribe” – a mystery that weaves together the lives of two women – one from the 14th century and the other from present day. Historical scholar, Goldstein, draws on her..." more
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 12:38:55 PM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled New Picture Book:
Janet said, "JUST LIKE GULLIVERMy new picture book - AVAILABLE NOW on Amazon - Buy Now.The adventure of a young groundhog who is frightened of his shadow until a fun-filled journey through the woods and farms surrounding his burrow allows him to discover..." more
Monday, August 15, 2016 7:11:19 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "New – From Animal Planet’s Animal Bites SeriesWILD ANIMALS provides young readers with a nature adventure in a variety of habitats across multiple continents. Japanese Macaques enjoy spa days. African bullfrogs seal themselves in..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:13:43 AM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Writers Wednesday:
Janet said, "Today's special guest is British author James Rice. His debut novel, Alice and the Fly, has been well received and fans of YA fiction will find much to appreciate in this novel about a shy teenager's struggle with fear and..." more
Monday, December 19, 2016 9:20:27 PM
Janet Squires wrote a blog post titled Nonfiction Monday:
Janet said, "Tis the season – for getting out on the ice and enjoying hockey. And MY FIRST BOOK OF HOCKEY: A Rookie Book by Sports Illustrated for Kids is just the book to inspire and delight young hockey enthusiasts. This new book from Time Inc...." more