The Picture Book Buzz

School of Fish - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

An intriguing informational fiction picture book about the activities and discoveries associated with a class project to hatch salmon.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Mary Boone

Such a pleasure to talk with author Mary Boone about her inspiration and the fun research for her new picture book - School of Fish.

Clouds in Space: Nebulae, Stardust, and Us - Perfect Picture Book Buzz #PPBF

Review of a spectacular STEM picture book introduction to nebulae, astronomy, and our connection to the universe.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/ Janet Lord, Julie Paschkis, Review of Crick, Crack, Crow!

Loved talking with the talented sister duo, Janet Lord and Julie Paschkis, about their gorgeous new picture book - Crick, Crack, Crow!

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Chiara Colombi and Review of Rocket Ship, Solo Trip

So fun to talk with debut author Chiara Colombi about the inspiration and creation of her picture book - Rocket Ship, Solo Trip.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Mirka Hokkanen and Review of Little Seasons: Spring Seeds

Chatting with author/illustrator Mirka Hokkanen about the first book in her new picture book science series - Little Seasons: Spring Seeds.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Jamie Siebrase and Review of Tonight! A Bedtime Book

Lots of fun talking with author Jamie Siebrase about the inspiration and creation of her debut picture book - Tonight! A Bedtime Story.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Amanda Henke and Review of Not A Book About Bunnies

Debut author Amanda Henke shares about her journey in writing and creation of - Not A Book About Bunnies. Plus a book & a critique giveway.

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview w/Carmen Agra Deedy, Brian Lies, and Review of Wombat Said Come In

A great honor and pleasure to interview Carmen Agra Deedy and Brian Lies about their creativity and new picture book - Wombat Said Come In.

The Tree of Hope - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

This #PPBF choice is an amazing picture book, based on a true story highlighting a communities' resilence, hope, & love of nature.

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2017 - 2023 Judging Round 2

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