
- Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein
- Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz
- Serafina's Promise by Ann E. Burg
- The 14 Fibs of Gregory K. by Greg Pincus
- Ultra by David Carroll
To see all the shortlists, including fiction picture books (another favorite), click here.
I'm sure many of you are hoping for a new MMGM today, and I promise one next week, but for today I wanted to share a fun picture book by one of my favorite authors.
DINO-WRESTLING
by: Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2013
Dino-Wrestling is another wonderful addition to the Dino sports books. I shared Dino-Baseball a couple of years ago here. My youngest loves these books, and what boy wouldn't? Dinosaurs, sports and terrific rhyme - what a match made in heaven!
In this installment, the Dino-Wrestling Jamboree has come to town. The dinos are wrestling to win their matches, but things get a little crazy when the Ptero twins try to join in each match. Who will win?
What kids will love - Everything I mentioned above, plus the colorful illustrations. And each book leads into the next in the series, which pulls them all together.
What I learned as a writer - Lisa is a master of rhyme, so reading her books is like a tutorial in the subject. As a past attendee of Lisa's Picture Book Boot Camp, I love reading her books with my notes alongside. She is a master in the picture book field! If you ever have a chance to attend a boot camp, I highly recommend it. Check out her website for information: www.lisawheelerbooks.com.
I'm looking forward to 2014 and sharing children's books and writing with you. See you next week!
I'm sure many of you are hoping for a new MMGM today, and I promise one next week, but for today I wanted to share a fun picture book by one of my favorite authors.
DINO-WRESTLING
by: Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott
Carolrhoda Books 2013
Dino-Wrestling is another wonderful addition to the Dino sports books. I shared Dino-Baseball a couple of years ago here. My youngest loves these books, and what boy wouldn't? Dinosaurs, sports and terrific rhyme - what a match made in heaven!
In this installment, the Dino-Wrestling Jamboree has come to town. The dinos are wrestling to win their matches, but things get a little crazy when the Ptero twins try to join in each match. Who will win?
What kids will love - Everything I mentioned above, plus the colorful illustrations. And each book leads into the next in the series, which pulls them all together.
What I learned as a writer - Lisa is a master of rhyme, so reading her books is like a tutorial in the subject. As a past attendee of Lisa's Picture Book Boot Camp, I love reading her books with my notes alongside. She is a master in the picture book field! If you ever have a chance to attend a boot camp, I highly recommend it. Check out her website for information: www.lisawheelerbooks.com.
I'm looking forward to 2014 and sharing children's books and writing with you. See you next week!