How it's done!

c) 2015 “How To Read A Story” By Kate Messner; Illustrated by Mark Siegel As the title suggests, this book breaks down how to read a picture book. There are 10 steps! It is good for kids and adults alike! Happy picture book month!

Noteworthy sentiment

Happy picture book month! Rounding out the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is this noteworthy sentiment.

“May There Always Be Sunshine” By Jim Gill and illustrated by Susie Signorino-Richards c) 2001

I was seeking rhymes and there are none. But the song and words work because they follow a pattern.

Jim started out with the first four lines of a Russian folk song: May there always be sunshine; May there always be blue skies; May there always be Mama; May there always be me. Then he invited audience members to add their own ideas when he performed. And, in the case of this book, he gathered some of his favorites. In the foreword Jim says, “Each person’s thoughts and ideas are worthy of our attention—and only get better with exercise. The joy of life is in THINKING, CREATING and DOING.”

The book I have checked out is an autographed one and he signed it with, “May there always be libraries.” Indeed! So cool!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knzyY7K8g1I