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NANCY SHAW BOOKS: May 2015
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Monday, May 25, 2015. Founding Director Dara LaPorte of An Open Book Foundation introduces Baaab and me to kindergartners at Roscoe R. Nix Elementary in Silver Spring. Baaab looks forward to handing out copies of Sheep in a Jeep. Reading Specialist Mrs. West with me and Mrs. Greene's kindergarten. Last week I had the privilege of visiting classes at Roscoe R. Nix Elementary in Silver Spring, Maryland, with Janet Zwick and Dara LaPorte of An Open Book Foundation. Staff the SCBWI tent. At the SCBWI tent.
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NANCY SHAW BOOKS: Sheep are baaaack!
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Sheep Go to Sleep. Is now in stores. Their newest adventure has the flock trying to settle down, but they get spooked by nighttime noises. When a trusty collie comes by, he figures out what each sheep needs to feel sleepy:. The tired sheep begins to snore. It's a countdown until they all nod off- even the collie. Thanks for visiting my blog, where I'll have announcements, pictures, and more. I'm a picture book author. You can contact me through my website, nancyshawbooks.com.
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Lindsey Lane—Quotable Tuesday-Annette Simon - Lindsey Lane
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Evidence of Things Not Seen. It doesn’t often happen that Quotable Tuesday gets to host an author on the very day their book is born. But today we do. Please welcome my friend and former Austinite Annette Simon. The author and illustrator of This Book is For All Kids. Andrews McMeel), Mockingbirdies. Simply Read), and Robot Zombie Frankenstein! Candlewick) which makes its debut today. Welcome to the world, Robot Zombie Frankenstein! And congratulations, Annette. 8220;Next is a Zits. 8220;Last but not lea...
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NANCY SHAW BOOKS: July 2015
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Horn Book review of Sheep Go to Sleep. The Horn Book Magazine. S review of Sheep Go to Sleep. In the July/August issue says, "Apple's soft colored-pencil illustrations set a peaceful pastoral scene, while the soothing assonant sounds of the text ask young listeners to, well, begin counting their own sheep." The sheep will have sweet dreams. After being called "iconic," and they like knowing they're helping with math concepts. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I'm a picture book author.
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NANCY SHAW BOOKS: Shelf Awareness
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015. I'm happy to see that book-industry newsletter Shelf Awareness. Has put Sheep Go to Sleep. In its June 19 issue: "The team behind Sheep in a Jeep. Delivers an original twist with this charming take on bedtime.Shaw's meter never falters, and Apple's drawings keep the woolly quintet (and their canine guardian) front and center," says reviewer Jennifer M. Brown . For the full review. Baaab the sheep likes the review. I'm a picture book author. View my complete profile.
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NANCY SHAW BOOKS: June 2015
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015. I'm happy to see that book-industry newsletter Shelf Awareness. Has put Sheep Go to Sleep. In its June 19 issue: "The team behind Sheep in a Jeep. Delivers an original twist with this charming take on bedtime.Shaw's meter never falters, and Apple's drawings keep the woolly quintet (and their canine guardian) front and center," says reviewer Jennifer M. Brown . For the full review. Baaab the sheep likes the review. Friday, June 5, 2015. Celebrating two new picture books. About tw...
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Resources & Extras - Barbara Stuber
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Bull; Art Gallery. Resources & Extras. Core Curriculum State Standards Aligned Discussion and Writing Prompt Guide. Created by Deb Gonzales. Simon and Schuster Girl in Reverse Curriculum Guide. Discover the artwork from. Watch the video and book trailer. I highly recommend the excellent documentary Somewhere Between. Which brings into current day the experience of young women adopted from China and now living in the United States. The Resources on the website are also excellent. Download the crossword pdf.
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NANCY SHAW BOOKS: An Open Book
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Monday, May 25, 2015. Founding Director Dara LaPorte of An Open Book Foundation introduces Baaab and me to kindergartners at Roscoe R. Nix Elementary in Silver Spring. Baaab looks forward to handing out copies of Sheep in a Jeep. Reading Specialist Mrs. West with me and Mrs. Greene's kindergarten. Last week I had the privilege of visiting classes at Roscoe R. Nix Elementary in Silver Spring, Maryland, with Janet Zwick and Dara LaPorte of An Open Book Foundation. I'm a picture book author. Frog on a dime.
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Dozens of Cousins – Shutta Crum
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Author, Storyteller, Keynote Speaker, Educator. A Bit About Me. Q & A. with Nancy Shaw, Author of ELENA’S STORY. Japan Tour, 2010. White House pictures, Easter, 2005. All on a Sleepy Night. Bravest of the Brave. Family for Old Mill Farm. House in the Meadow. Thomas and the Dragon Queen. Who Took My Hairy Toe? Contact via: U.S. Mail, Publishers, Email. Scheduling Shutta for an event. Info for Teachers & Booking a Visit with Shutta. Classroom Activities: Picture Books. Sites Where You Can Win Free Books.
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Lindsey Lane—Blog - Lindsey Lane
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Evidence of Things Not Seen. In a way, reading a writers’ blog is a bit like looking behind the wizard’s curtain. You get to see where my ideas come from, who inspires me, how I think and what I care about. If you want to know what I’m thinking about, please subscribe to my blog below. I belong to several communities of writers, artists and organizations whom I think of as my resources and my guides. I am happy to provide links to some of them here. Vermont College of Fine Arts. In A Class By Herself.
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