Author Archives: hendersonintraining

Kidsbook Friends Exclusive Author Interview: Sherrill S. Cannon

Posted on May 21, 2015 by hendersonintraining

Sherrill’s poetry books can be categorized as “fun with a lesson”. Great combo for kids! Parents, teachers, and librarians are always looking for good stories that lead into great conversations. Her children’s books are rhythmic, what she calls, “music in words”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Interview | Tagged children's book author interview, children's poetry books, Gimme-Jimmy, Manner-Man, Mice & Spiders & Webs…Oh My!, My Fingerpaint Masterpiece, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys, Santa's Birthday Gift, Sherrill S. Cannon, The Magic Word | 2 Comments

My Fingerpaint Masterpiece, “Fingers + Paint = Masterpieces”

Posted on May 19, 2015 by hendersonintraining

A book that inspires kids to do art and crafts is a book to read often. Such is the case with My Fingerpaint Masterpiece. The first question out of my kids’ mouths when we read this rhyming picture books was, “Can … Continue reading →

Posted in art | Tagged art with kids, artfulparent.com, Ed Emberley's FunPrint Drawing Book, fingerpainting ideas, Kalpart, Lakeshore Learning, My Fingerpaint Masterpiece, Sherrill S. Cannon, Strategic Book Publishing and Rights, thereisabookforthat.com | 1 Comment

Kidsbook Friends Exclusive Illustrator Interview: Phyllis Hornung

Posted on May 15, 2015 by hendersonintraining

“Books can be great entertainment, but also so much more. You can learn so many new things and see the world as it once was or as it might be in the future, as well as gain many … Continue reading →

Posted in Illustrator Interview, Princess | Tagged Baker Publishing Group, Illustrator, Phyllis Hornung, Princess Madison Trilogy, SCBWI, The New House | 1 Comment

Princess Madison Trilogy, “A Perfectly Imperfect Princess”

Posted on May 13, 2015 by hendersonintraining

You know you have a great book in hand when you and your kids are so engrossed in the story that you don’t realize how valuable the lessons embedded in it are until the end. Such is the case with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Moral Lessons, Princess | Tagged Baker Publishing Group, child of God, God the Father, God the King, Karen Scalf Linamen, making children feel valued, Phyllis Hornung, Princess Madison and the Paisley Puppy, Princess Madison and the Royal Darling Pageant, Princess Madison and the Whispering Woods, Princess Madison Trilogy, teaching children honesty | Leave a comment

7 Kids’ Book Quotes For Mother’s Day

Posted on May 6, 2015 by hendersonintraining

As Mother’s Day approaches, look at all the ways to say, “Happy Mother’s Day!” Just goes to show, you NEVER outgrow kids’ books. Dedication: I dedicate this post to my mother, Judy Primo, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Mother's Day | Tagged Fancy Nancy, Mother's Day, Quotes for mom, Sheila Rae, Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree, The Lorax, Winnie the Pooh | 2 Comments