Bøger af Lisa Bullard

Picture books are especially close to to the hearts of Lisa Bullard and Laura Purdie Salas. They've been fortunate enough to work with fantastic editors on the way to having their own published. And over the years, they've coached hundreds of other picture book writers, offering them feedback about how they can make their manuscripts stronger and more marketable in today's competitive publishing environment. There are 10 key concerns that they end up addressing over and over again when they do picture book critiques. Many manuscripts have 2 or 3 of these problems in place-and almost every manuscript they critique has at least 1 of them! So they have focused on those 10 issues in this series of short essays. Each essay highlights one of the 10 key questions you will want to ask yourself about your manuscript. And if you find that your answer is "Yes-that is a problem for me," they offer easy-to-apply writing tips to help you address that concern in your revisions. Check out all of our Children's Writer Insider Guides from Mentors for Rent(TM) at www.MentorsForRent.com

Rhyming picture books often become childhood favorites and sometimes bestsellers. But many editors claim they won't even consider a manuscript in rhyme. What's going on? These engaging read-alouds appear deceptively simple. But they are, in fact, extremely difficult to write well. Most of the submissions that editors receive are ineffective and not ready for publication. Enter this guide. Laura Purdie Salas and Lisa Bullard have both had rhyming picture books successfully published. Here, they lead writers through 10 possible ways to make their rhyming picture book more salable. Check out all of our Children's Writer Insider Guides from Mentors for Rent(TM) at www.MentorsForRent.com

Help young children to develop their sense of self and celebrate the things that make them unique with the All About Me series. In this book, Libby gives a tour of her neighbourhood to a boy just about her age whose family is moving in next door. By highlighting neighbourhood safety and activities, Libby makes the boy feel welcome.

Help young children to develop their sense of self and celebrate the things that make them unique with the All About Me series. In this book, Caitlin and her father, an architect, plan and build a house for Lulu the dog. The book includes suggestions for drawing a floor plan and making a model house.

Help young children to develop their sense of self and celebrate the things that make them unique with the All About Me series. In this book, Sam spends a typical day having breakfast with his family, learning and having fun at school, playing with his friend Max and heading for bed with his dog, Lucky.

Help young children to develop their sense of self and celebrate the things that make them unique with the All About Me series. In this book, while describing his extended family, Matthew shows us how all families share similarities, even if they look different from the outside. Divorce, step-families, grandparents, adoption, siblings and pets all make up part of Matthew's family.

"Day of the Dead is a holiday when families celebrate their loved ones who have died. Learn all about the customs of this holiday"--

"Kwanzaa traces its origins to the American Civil Rights era. Critical thinking questions and fast facts prompt young readers to engage with this fun narrative and learn all about Kwanzaa."--Publisher's description.

"Why do we dress up on Halloween? Why do we carve pumpkins? Learn all about the history of this holiday [in this book] with short text and ... illustrations"--Publisher marketing.

Makayla is visiting friends in her neighborhood. She sees how each family is different. Some families have lots of children, but others have none. Some friends live with grandparents or have two dads or have parents who are divorced. How is her own family like the others? What makes each one great? This diverse cast allows readers to compare and contrast families in multiple ways.

Ella really wants a soccer ball. But she doesn't have enough money to buy one. So she decides to earn her own money. Ella cleans the car for her mom, gives the neighbor's dog a bath, and sells bracelets to her friends to earn cash. Will she have enough money to buy the ball in the end? Read this book to find out!

Lily wants a new bike. And a new raincoat. And ice cream. But how many of these things does she need? As Lily and her dad drive around town, Lily soon discovers that wants and needs are different things. She picks out which things people have to have. She might even remind her dad that he doesn't need root beer!

Kevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday.

Help young children to develop their sense of self and celebrate the things that make them unique with the All About Me series. In this book, Anna explains what she has learned about the parts of the human body from her aunt who is a doctor, and by playing doctor with her kitten, Jasmine.

There is no one else quite like Alex. With his special laugh, his grizzly hugs, and his own interesting thoughts, Alex is one of a kind. Presenting similarities and differences Alex has with others, Marvellous Me will encourage children to embrace the things that make them unique. Playful illustrations and fun activities will make this book a great addition to home and classroom libraries.

Explains what causes tides. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.

Marco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!

On Earth Day, we find ways to help the Earth. Trina plants trees with her class. She forms an Earth Day club with her friends. What can you do to make every day Earth Day? Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books(TM) collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!