The return of summer means the return of library days for me. I always find them to be bustling with excitement.
On my way inside I observed this beautiful mosaic butterfly. The tiles reminded me of tiny replicas of the delicious books that awaited me inside.
Of course, I always make a beeline for the children’s section, specifically the picture book wall. I like to start by looking at the return cart. This way I can see what books fancy young readers. Today I picked five books from this cart to study.
Ah … I just love devouring new picture books. It helps me improve my craft and reminds me why I write in the first place. I hope to play a small part in passing my love of reading down to the next generation. I still get that ‘Christmas morning’ feeling every time I crack open a new picture book. And the likely reason is that I was exposed to them at a young age. They are that powerful. And I’m so happy to be writing them now!
If you haven’t already, read The Little White Owl by Tracey Corderoy. My students love it!! Maybe it might give you inspiration to write an owl book!!!!!!!
I will have to look that one up and add it to me ‘to read’ list.