Cynthia Bardes, author of the “Pansy the Poodle” children’s book series, is the first subject of our “Mom and Son, Age 6, Interview KidLit Authors” series. We just launched the series, as part of our ongoing efforts to share with kids, parents and teachers our love of reading and writing.
We requested KidLit reviews of our award-winning “Bash and Lucy Fetch Jealousy” from bloggers, parents and grandparents, and are thrilled that the reviews focus on the picture book’s life lessons and beautiful illustrations. “There are so many amazing lessons in this book, I think every child should have it. As
Michael, age 6, loves to review KidLit–especially kids’ dog books. He reviews children’s books in taxis, parks, gyms, and on beaches and city streets. He’s often holding his teddy bear, Eddie, or dressed as one of his all-time favorite literary characters: Scooby-Doo! Michael loves Scooby-Doo books because they combine dogs
We’re thrilled, honored, giggly and grateful that our latest book, “Bash and Lucy Fetch Jealousy” received a Mom’s Choice Silver Award. This is the second Mom’s Choice Award for our “Bash and Lucy” book series. Our first book,
Our 6-year-old book lover, Michael, has reviewed KidLit on the Oregon Coast, in a taxi, in New York’s Central Park, in numerous bookstores and libraries, in a ski lodge in Montana, in his bedroom, and even on the
Sometimes, a happy reader can make an author’s day! And yesterday, this review on Amazon about our first picture book, “Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence,” from a grandparent really brightened our day! The reader posted the review shortly
Dec. 7 Book Release Party and Fundraiser for Oregon Humane Society: 4:00-6:30, Sniff Dog Hotel, 1828 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR Featuring: –Kids’ Music by Mr. Hoo –Caricatures by our illustrator, Heather Nichols –Raffle of Kids’ and Dogs’ Gift Baskets —Two Autism Service Dogs Boy, 6, Keeps
By Lisa Cohn The first grader’s innocent question took me by surprise. Did we get the inspiration for our “Bash and Lucy” book series from our dog who died? Even though I had answered this question many times, there was something about the student’s earnest expression that brought tears to
In the latest book from Lisa and Michael Cohn, “Bash and Lucy Fetch Jealousy,” Bash’s soccer team is about to go to the championships, thanks to his dog, Lucy. She helps coach the team by kissing the players and doing tricks for them. But Bash sometimes has a
It’s exciting to see young boys chat KidLit with enthusiasm and detail! In the video below, Michael, age 6, chats with Landon, age 5, about “Nate The Great and the Stolen Base” during one of our KidLit Chats. In this case, Landon is a homeschooler taking part in one of