Author Archives: rosecappelli

The Boy and the Toad: A Modern Fable

Posted on October 9, 2019 by rosecappelli

The generosity of the Kid Lit community never ceases to amaze me. There is so much support from everyone! Today I’m participating in the Kidlit Fall Writing Frenzy hosted by Kaitlyn Sanchez and Lydia Lukidis. My submission and the picture … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: The Amazing Idea of You

Posted on October 4, 2019 by rosecappelli

Today is a twofer! I am participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday and Laura Renaud’s #DebutReviewChallenge. Title: The Amazing Idea of You Author: Charlotte Sullivan Wild Illustrators: Mary Lundquist Publisher: Bloomsbury Publication Date: February 5, 2019 Ages: … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: A Voice for the Spirit Bears

Posted on September 20, 2019 by rosecappelli

Today I am participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday. Be sure to check it out here. Title: A Voice for the Spirit Bears: How One Boy Inspired Millions to Save a Rare Animal Author: Carmen Oliver Illustrator: … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: Sweety

Posted on September 6, 2019 by rosecappelli

Title: Sweety Author/Illustrator: Andrea Zuill Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books, 2019 Fiction Age Range: 3-7 years Theme: Finding the courage to be yourself; fitting in Opening Lines: Sweety was awkward. Even for a naked mole rat. Her own grandmother called … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Lee Bennett Hopkins

Posted on August 23, 2019 by rosecappelli

Give children poetry. It is one of the best gifts you can give them…a gift to last a lifetime. -Lee Bennett Hopkins Lee Bennett Hopkins – poet, educator, mentor – died earlier this month. Today on Poetry Friday, many are … Continue reading →

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