Tag Archives: A to Z Challenge

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 →

Posted in children's literature | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in children's literature | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

A to Z: The story of Cleovet

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Throughout April, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. Today’s prompt is the letter C, which seems like a good opportunity to tell the story of Cleovet. From the imagination of Katherine Paterson came Terabithia. … Continue reading →

Posted in children's literature | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A to Z: Bonding as a family through books

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

For the next 30 days, I’ll be tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. As Sesame Street would say, today is brought to you by the letter B, and we’ll be talking about bonding as a family … Continue reading →

Posted in children's literature | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

A to Z: Art in children’s literature – a look at picture books and illustrated books

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

April is here, and with it comes the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. This is my first year participating in the challenge, which will feature blogging on topics daily (except Sundays) corresponding to each letter of the alphabet, starting … Continue reading →

Posted in children's literature | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments