Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

A to Z: Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. Yesterday I wrote about the Brothers Grimm and the treasure trove of their complete works. Today let’s look at another fairy tale writer: Hans Christian Andersen. … Continue reading →

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A to Z: A Grimm topic related to fairy tales

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. After yesterday’s look at fantasy titles, I’m going to shift gears and take a Grimm look at fairy tales for today’s G theme. Once upon a … Continue reading →

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A to Z: 5 favorite fantasy books for young readers

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. Today’s F theme has a bit of alliteration: Here are five of my favorite fantasy novels (and series) for young readers. Dragons. Magic. Princesses (preferably the … Continue reading →

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A to Z: The never-forgotten letter to Eric Carle

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. Children’s author Eric Carle — and the letter I wrote to him in grade school — are in the spotlight for today’s E theme. Every person … Continue reading →

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A to Z: A program near and D.E.A.R. to the hearts of readers

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. For “D” day, I’m honoring one of my favorite programs of all time: D.E.A.R. It was always my favorite week of the school year. On Friday … Continue reading →

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