Read it Aloud and Other Things I Wish Picture Book Authors Knew
Writing a children’s book sounds simple—338 words was enough for Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, after all. But nobody tells you that those 338 words were probably edited down from 800 or maybe more. After watching talented authors make...
Convergent Evolution: Emerald Tree Boa and Green Tree Python
Convergent evolution explains why the emerald tree boa and green tree python are similar despite living in different parts of the world. Explore the Amazon treetops with Fiona & Fuzz while they learn about it.
Bat | History and Meaning
Why do we call them bats? From leather flapper to flitter mouse, explore the wild word origins and surprising lives of these fluttery cuties.
Why Character Studies Are SO Important
Artists do a lot of things behind the scenes that make what they do possible. Have you ever wondered how children’s book characters stay so consistent from beginning to end? There’s more to it than a ton of practice—much like musicians, artists have to practice in...
Tools & Supplies | A Few of My Favorite Things