Today, I will share with you some of my illustrator notes, as well as various illustrator sketches. In addition, the original and current Butterfly Picture Book covers will be presented. Finally, I’ll leave you with the Butterfly Poem, and my future plans for the book. Butterfly Picture Book Detailed Illustrator Notes All scenes take place…
Read morePicture Book Reading-The Natural World: Part 2
Every child deserves good books, from the Womb and Beyond. Imagine the warmth and security of the womb, which houses the developing child. Introduce the waiting being to familiar voices which provide auditory stimulation through oral reading of nature-themed picture books. Using the acronym “WOMB”, let’s talk about ways to support development through picture book…
Read moreAn Imaginary Lion Hunt and Preschool Learning
Hello Preschool Parents, Educators and Nature Lovers, Today’s video Read Aloud highlights the delightful picture book: We’re Going on a Lion Hunt. The imagination really runs wild in Margery Cuyler and Joe Mathieu’s picture book. Pick up your copy through the affiliate link below: Share your experiences about how your preschoolers reacted to this book…
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Hello Preschool Parents, Educators, and Nature Lovers, Today’s picture book Read Aloud is a delightful view of nature exploration and discovery from the Preschoolers perspective. As in my previous videos, tips for using this book to enhance preschool learning is included. To obtain your copy of Steve Metzger’s book, click on the image below. (Affiliate)…
Read moreA Moth In Wintertime Picture Book Read Aloud
Hello Preschool Parents, Educators and Nature Lovers, Back to reality…While I’m dreaming about spring, winter still lingers here in the Midwest. In the heartwarming picture book read aloud that I present in the video below, a little girl shows her love for butterflies and discovers a special talent she has at the encouragement of her…
Read moreBirds and Preschool Learning
Hello Preschool Parents, Educators and Nature Lovers, I’m trying to think spring right now! So Enjoy the Read Aloud below about Susan Stockdale’s nature book: “Bring On The Birds”. Are you familiar with the work of Susan Stockdale? She’s written and illustrated several nature picture books for children. Take a look at some of…
Read moreSnow and Preschool Learning
Hello Parents, Educators, and Nature Lovers: Where I live in the midwest, we’re in the middle of winter, and are having lots of snow. In the video below, I’m doing a Read-Aloud of the classic picture book, The Snowy Day. How have you incorporated this picture book into your child’s life? Leave a comment…
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