Blueberry Pancake Publishing

Kuplink, Kuplank, Kuplunk   My first author crush is…. Robert McCloskey September 14, 1914~ June 30, 2003 Books: Lentil ( 1940) Make Way for Ducklings (1941),  Caldecott Medal  winner Homer Price (1943) Blueberries for Sal (1948), a  Caldecott runner-up Centerburg Tales : More Adventures of Homer Price (1951); also issued as More Homer Price One Morning in Maine (1952), a  Caldecott runner-up Time of Wonder (1957),  Caldecott Medal winner Burt Dow, Deep-water Man (1963)  Kuplink, Kuplank, Kuplunk Whenever I think of my all-time favorite children’s book, Blueberries for Sal, I think of this line…. Kuplink, Kuplank, Kuplunk. Robert McCloskey, the author who wrote these 3 cherished words are forever embedded into my own childhood, my children’s childhood and many children I had the pleasure of teaching.  Brilliant is the story teller who can put 3 little made up words into a story and the reader knows just r...

When is my child ready for Preschool? As a mother, teacher and now writer, I thought I’d share some personal advice for new mommies and daddies entering the world of school. It’s a big world out there and at times it may seem a tad overwhelming especially with the helicopter moms or coach dads out there doing everything in their power to make sure their kid is the best at everything. It’s important to take a breath and remember…. kids get only one childhood. Let’s make it a great one.   *Does your child play and interact with other children? With today’s technology and overwhelming choices, it’s my personal opinion that children will need to come to “big” school well rounded. Whether you are a stay at home mom or a working mom, children will always progress on their own time and pace. If you are working and your children are in daycare, they will be introduced daily to children, play time, sharing, conflicts and creating solutions to problems. If you are a stay a...

The Caldecott Medal I thought I would begin with a few awards that are given out to children’s stories. The first one, The Caldecott Medal. The Caldecott Medal began in 1937 recognizing the previous year’s most distinguished American picture book for children. Named for Randolph Caldecott, the award is given to the illustrator by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). The ALSC is a division of (American Library Association) ALA. Randolph Caldecott was an English illustrator, March 22, 1846-February 12, 1886. Recognized for his illustrations by the Royal Academy, he greatly influenced illustrations in children’s books during the nineteenth century. Besides the medal winners, there are also runner up winners as well, Caldecott Honor books. In order to be considered for the Caldecott Medal, the artist must be a US citizen or resident. The illustrations must be original to the book. The book must be published in the United States and in English. The bo...