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The Perfect Picture Book
 
Authors and illustrators share what their picture books are perfect for and how parents and educators can best use them
 

Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains

 
 

⬇️ Author Anita Yasuda shares about their picture book UP, UP, EVER UP! JUNKO TABEI: A LIFE IN THE MOUNTAINS.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for learning about inspiring women, shattering gender stereotypes, and reaching for your dreams."


📚 "This book can also be used by teachers, librarians, parents, educators, and homeschool, to craft lessons about: 

Language arts– Children can be encouraged to discuss the author's note on preserving mountain environments. 

Drama– Children can use puppets, mime particular scenes, or recite passages from the picture book aloud.

Social studies– Can be used to encourage children to investigate other trailblazing women and write a letter to their subject.

Science– Can be used to teach children about Everest's fragile ecosystem and how to calculate their carbon footprint.

Geography– Children can be encouraged to research Nepal, plan a virtual trip, and investigate current efforts to clean up Mount Everest."


Author: Anita Yasuda 

Illustrator: Yuko Shimizu 

Publisher: HarperCollins 

Date: September 24, 2024


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📌 website: anitayasuda.com  

📌 instagram: @anita.yasuda

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A Little Golden Book Biography: MEL BROOKS

 
 

⬇️ Author Christy Mihaly shares about their picture book A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY: MEL BROOKS.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for parents, grandparents, and other special grownups who want to share stories of a favorite comic genius with their littles."


📚 "This book can also be used for adult fans of "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles" who loved Mel's movies when they were kids but might not be ready to let their kids see them quite yet ..."


Author: Christy Mihaly

Illustrator: Kelly Kennedy

Publisher: Golden Books

Publication Date: Jan. 2, 2024


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📌 Website: www.christymihaly.com 

📌 IG: @christymihaly 

📌 FB: https://www.facebook.com/christymihaly/ 


📷 Photo credit: Bear Pond Books

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