So much depends on an acorn! Read the Schaefer’s story to discover why.
Because of an Acorn by Lola and Adam Schaefer
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Fish In a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
KidLit First Lines: Fish In a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Happy Friday #kidlitfirstlines by one of my favorite people!
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
KidLit First Lines: Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
One of my very first favorites as a child. What was yours? #Classics
KidLit First Lines: One Perfect Plan: The Bible’s Big Story in Tiny Poems by Nancy Tupper Ling
Well, I had to include my own book, right? Especially the week when it was launching. Please buy a copy and share it with your family and friends.
Gustavo: The Shy Ghost by Flavia Zdrago
KidLit First Lines: Gustavo by Flavia Zdrago
Time to meet Gustavo, the Shy Ghost… which was originally in time for Halloween.
A Walk in the Woods by Nikki Grimes
KidLit First Lines: A Walk in the Wood by Nikki Grimes
How could I not include this work by Nikki Grimes while I was walking in the Walpole Woods with her. What an amazing visit we had. I learned so much about the creation of this story, and the special gifts brought to this work by Brian Pinkney after the passing of his father, Jerry.
KidLit First Lines: Hello, Earth! by Joyce Sidman
I’m such a fan of Joyce Sidman’s work, and Hello, Earth! is no exception.
Illustrated by Alina Chau
It’s Not Easy
I think it’s hard to revise text! I can’t imagine what my illustrator, Alina Chau, goes through for the “perfect” cover! We’re extremely grateful to our agents for pairing us together again to create One Perfect Plan. A bucket load of gratitude to the Penguin/ WaterBrook Team as well.
KidLit First Lines: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
A book narrated by Death! Ingenious!
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
KidLit First Lines: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
Starting a new a blog post series, and making this easy. Hope you enjoy discovering wonderful first lines from children’s books.
