It's November -- the perfect month for celebrating picture books! One of my favorite literary activities this month is Picture Book Idea Month, also known as PiBoIdMo. It's a challenge to come up with 30 picture book ideas in 30 days. Although it's too late to officially register for the event (which makes you eligible for prizes), it's NOT too late to join in the fun! You can follow along on author Tara Lazar's blog Writing for Kids (While Raising Them), where guest bloggers are sharing their experiences creating picture books every day this month.
If you're looking for more inspiration, it's also Picture Book Month. Author and storyteller Dianne de Las Casas founded this annual international celebration of picture books with a few other children's authors and illustrators last year. Each day this month, a different author, illustrator, or publishing professional is writing a short post on the Picture Book Month blog about why picture books are important.
Because it's November, it's also time for the official call for submissions to the November Read & Romp Roundup right here on my blog. If you have a recent (or even not so recent) blog post that involves picture books or children's poetry AND dance, yoga, or another form of movement, leave your link in a comment on this post. I'll round up all the links and post about them together in a few weeks. Happy November!
Submissions are open until Thursday, November 29, 2012.
Love the idea of this round up! And yes, I'd love to be included - 2 reviews of different versions of the Nutcracker: http://www.playingbythebook.net/2012/11/09/beautiful-books-inspired-by-tchaikovskys-nutcracker/
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Thanks so much, Zoe...for joining the roundup and for tweeting :) Can't wait for December on your blog :)
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ReplyDeleteSo far this month I've just got one movement related book, but if I post more I'll leave a comment.
Mirette on the High Wire: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2012/11/book-313-mirette-on-high-wire-by-emily.html
As always, many thanks!
-Amy
Thanks, Amy! I recently checked this one out from the library and enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading your post!
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ReplyDeleteI've been eager to read this book for quite a while and today I finally had a chance to sit down and review it.
Monsieur Marceau
http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2012/11/book-324-monsieur-marceau-by-leda.html
Also a lovely excuse to watch lots of YouTube clips of his performances!
-Amy
Awesome, Amy. Thanks! And have a great Thanksgiving!
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ReplyDeleteI decided to do a book that celebrates America today. So here's my review of Ballet for Martha:
http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2012/11/book-326-ballet-for-martha-making.html
-Amy
Oh, I love this book! So thankful you are such a great contributor to the roundups , Amy :)
DeleteHi Kerry - I would love to share my post on "Agate: What Good Is A Moose?": http://omazingkidsllc.com/2012/09/12/moosely-marvelous-omazing-kids-lesson-plan-printables-music-more/
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela!
DeleteI'm submitting the snowy day dance! Just because it's my fave, and we are bound to get some snow very soon, right? :)
ReplyDeletehttp://mariasmovers.com/2012/01/30/the-snowy-day-dance/
Thanks, Maria. I like that one, too. I thought we were going to get some snow last night, but we didn't. I'm sure it is coming soon, though, too! :)
DeleteI'd also like to share the new post I just did for The Grinch Who Stole Christmas: http://omazingkidsllc.com/2012/11/28/the-yoga-of-dr-seuss-inspired-by-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-free-printable/.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that sounds fun, Angela. Can't wait to read your post!
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