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Tag: Adam Rex

October 20, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Nothing a Few Chickens Can’t Fix: Adam Rex and Adam Rubin on Gladys the Magic Chicken

Everything you want to know (and more!) about chickens and prognostication. Two picture book legends join together to give us one of the silliest new books on record.

September 3, 2020 by Betsy Bird

Deadpan, Page Turns, Storytelling & Digestion: An Interview with Adam Rex

Unlike most artists, Adam Rex alternates between writing & illustrating his own books and having others illustrate for him. After I saw two different 2020 titles, both equal in brilliance, I knew I had to ask the man a few questions.

July 24, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Because I Said So: Three Books Dare to Ask “Why?”

In 2019 we will see the publication of three picture books that all shouldered a unique challenge: How do you turn a child's propensity for asking "Why?" all the time into a story? It almost sounds like a writing exercise when I put it that way.

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Fusenews: Dem-o-gorgon or Dem-a-gorgon?

August 29, 2016 by Betsy Bird

Morning, poppins! Yesterday, for the first time in a long while, I submitted a Video Sunday for your approval.  Trouble is, I may have failed to mention one of the most fascinating videos out there with a tie-in to books for kids, so I’d like to rectify the situation today. The title of the article […]

Video Sunday: Hello, Darkness, My Old Friend

April 10, 2016 by Betsy Bird

Today we begin with something depressing (happy Sunday, everybody!). On April 4th, all of five days ago, the lovely blog Geekmom (which appears to be an offshoot of Geekdad) premiered the new Adam Rex / Mac Barnett book trailer for their upcoming picture book How This Book Was Made. When you see this trailer you […]

Fusenews: In which I find the barest hint of an excuse to post a Rex Stout cover

March 27, 2015 by Betsy Bird

I’ve been watching The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt recently.  So far the resident husband and I have only made it through two episodes, but I was pleased as punch when I learned that the plot twist in storyline #2 hinged on a Baby-Sitter’s Club novel.  Specifically Babysitter’s Club Mystery No. 12: Dawn and the Surfer Ghost.  […]

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Video Sunday: “Leave out that Oxford comma”

July 20, 2014 by Betsy Bird

I had the pleasure of seeing just the most delightful show the other day.  The Snow Queen’s run is ending, but you can at least enjoy this little number from it.  It’s been caught in my head all week.  I bestow that honor now upon you. New York News And the award for best set […]

Fusenews: Though to be fair, who ever heard of harmFUL spitballing?

September 13, 2012 by Betsy Bird

Howdy-do, folks.  Today I am off to the Yonkers Library to participate in a Charles Dickens panel with some experts in the field.  Why me?  I don’t precisely know but I’m honored to be asked.  Plus the train ride will allow me to read my new Lemony Snicket book (this would be the children’s literature […]

Fusenews: At the sign of the big yellow fuse

April 26, 2012 by Betsy Bird

Ain’t he just the sweetest thing?  Author/illustrator Aaron Zenz recently wrote just the loveliest ode to his four top favorite children’s literary blogs, and then went and created original art for each.  In my case he created this little Fuse guy (or possibly Fuse gal) based on the bright yellow Fuse you see at the […]

Video Sunday: April Fool’s Day Edition

April 1, 2012 by Betsy Bird

And by “edition” I mean that my April Fool’s joke of the day is that I’m not doing anything that has even the slightest connection to April Fool’s Day.  Surprise!  Don’t worry.  You’ll see plenty of stuff around the web to fool you ah-plenty.  Remember the day. Now sit back for a treat. Bloody ‘ell.  […]

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