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Tag Archives: picture books
The Legacy of Powerful Picture Books by bell hooks
“Life-transforming ideas have always come to me through books.” ~ bell hooks 2021 has seen the loss of beloved children’s authors including Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert. They are now joined by bell hooks (1952 – 2021), who added some wonderful … Continue reading
Picture Books about Obstacles on the Creative Path
“Transformation of any kind always exacts a holy tussle. The newborn butterfly struggles to open its wings so it can conjure up the strength to fly. So, too, with artists, inventors, mystics, and entrepreneurs.” ~ Tama Kieves After writing the … Continue reading
The Arts and Winter Picture Books
“The color of springtime is in the flowers, the color of winter is in the imagination.” ~Terri Guillemets Here is a collection of winter picture books that I hope will give you and your children inspiration through the cold months … Continue reading
Picture Books about Colour
Here is a collection of some truly amazing picture books that will encourage young children to explore and understand a variety of concepts and ideas related to colours. They can discover how colours are combined, how colours can represent feelings … Continue reading
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Tagged colour mixing, colours, feelings, painting, picture books
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