Author Study

Celebrate the National Day on Writing With Author Kate Messner

If you’re an elementary teacher or English language arts & literacy teacher of grades 3–5, you’ll want to know about this amazing literacy opportunity for your classroom! Do your students know that published authors go through the same writing process as student writers? (brainstorming, researching, planning, drafting and editing . . . ) Celebrate the […]

The Books of Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Not surprisingly, Amy Krouse Rosenthal‘s newest children’s picture book, Al Pha’s Bet, is deliciously imaginative. But so is everything she does, including her other children’s books. So I decided to share my favorite Krouse Rosenthal children’s books because I couldn’t just pick one! Al Pha’s Bet In a kingdom without a system of letter organization, Mr. […]

Author Study of Robert Munsch

We think Rober Munsch is hilarious! Do you agree? Here are some of our favorite funny Munsch picture books. Kiss Me, I’m Perfect – It will make anyone who’s received a “grandma gift” groan with recognition. Stephanie’s Ponytail – Great for reminding you to be yourself; to not do what everyone else is doing — or you […]

Holiday Author Study of Jan Brett

Jan Brett is required reading for the holidays. Her writing tells a story, and so do her illustrations – especially the borders. Brett’s website includes a ton of activities and coloring pages. Read these favorites–then try the fun activities! Happy holidays! Gingerbread Baby Make gingerbread cookies into different figures – girl, boy, cat, dog and […]

Author Study of Audrey Wood

You’ll recognize this author, Audrey Wood. She wrote Silly Sally and The Napping House, two of my all time favorite books. But, did you know that she’s written 55 great picture books? Here are some of my favorites: King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub – My favorite of all her books! It’s a hilarious story about […]

Author Study of Mo Willems

I LOVE author and illustrator Mo Willems. Studying an author as brilliant as Mo Willems can help children to appreciate writing, illustrating, humor, cartooning, and literary elements – just to name a few. If you’re not yet a fan, um, WHY NOT? Run to the book store or library and get all his books. Read […]