Author Archives: rosecappelli

It’s Monday – What I’m Reading

This week I’m finishing up a middle grade novel by Pat Cummings that I picked up at the Highlights Foundation the week before last. Trace is he story of a young boy coming to terms with the accident that killed … Continue reading

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: The Boy Who Grew a Forest

From time to time I will review children’s books on this blog. Today I am participating in Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday. Title: The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng Author: Sophia Gholz … Continue reading

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The Bluebirds Are Back

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a fondness for bluebirds. Over the past few years I have battled house sparrows who have been known to bully bluebirds. For a few years the bluebirds didn’t come back at all … Continue reading

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Planting Pansies

April is sometimes a very in-between time in the garden. In-between weather, in-between color, in-between visitors. The daffodils and forsythia provide a welcome splash of yellow, but the tulips aren’t up yet. The cherry tree is weeks away from blooming. … Continue reading

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Sunday Morning Stress

I am participating in the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thanks to the co-authors of              Two Writing Teachers for creating this  supportive community. This morning I registered to attend the New Jersey SCBWI Conference. Registration … Continue reading

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