Children Books
Storystorm 2026 Day 17: Gina Perry Gets Unstuck
by Gina Perry
I am a long-time Storystorm participant. I love finding new ideas! What I don’t love is the stuck point. You know what I’...
The Out-of-This-World Pet, by Adam Kargman
Book Review of The Out-of-This-World PetThe Children’s Book Review
What to Expect: Pet Ownership, Aliens, Adventure, Humor, Frog...
Storystorm 2026 Day 15: Marcie Colleen Practices the Quiet Work of Noticing
by Marcie Colleen
Lately I have been reading and studying the poetry of Mary Oliver. Slowly. Intentionally. Not to rush through it or “...
What Makes Kids Laugh? Kenan Thompson on Writing ‘Unfunny Bunny’
A podcast interview with Kenan Thompson discussing Unfunny Bunny on The Growing Readers Podcast, a production of The Children’s Book Re...
Storystorm 2026 Day 13: Ariel Bernstein Writes a Piece of Work
by Ariel Bernstein
One of my favorite parts of the writing process is wondering which line will lead my friend and critique partner, t...
Cone and Skate, by Amy Nicolai
Book Review of Cone and SkateSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review
Cone and Skate
Written by Amy Nicol...
Storystorm 2026 Day 11: Casey W. Robinson Pays Attention and is Astonished
by Casey W. Robinson
As an English major, I wrote A LOT of papers in college. Whenever I’d get stuck, I’d pull E.E. Cummings: Complete ...
Anyone Else Awake?: A Dawn Chorus
Book Review of Anyone Else Awake?: A Dawn ChorusThe Children’s Book Review
What to Expect: Dawn Chorus, Songbirds, Backyard Bird...
How Structured Learning Supports Academic Growth in K to 8 Students
Structured learning sounds simple, but for K to 8 students, it can be the secret ingredient that helps them feel confident, focused, an...
Storystorm 2026 Day 8: Rob Sanders Dates His Creative Muse
by Rob Sanders
Have you ever been told, “Just wait and inspiration will strike”? The adage gives the impression that inspiration is out...