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Betsy Bird

Although You’re No Longer a Kid

May 29, 2026 by Candice Ransom
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Why does a children’s picture book have so much pull on me, a senior? Because I’ve never stopped reading and loving picture books.
Categories The Drawing Room Tags adults, anxiety, Betsy Bird, Candice Farris Ransom, emotions, Gregory Walters, Home Page, Jamie Canaves, Loren Long, Martha Beck, Picture Books, Roaring Brook Press, seniors, The Yellow Bus 3 Comments

Long Road to the Circus

April 11, 2026 by Melanie Heuiser Hill
Long Road to the Circus by Betsy Bird and David Small
When I do my weekly storytime, I like to plan for the adults the kids bring with them, many of whom look like they need storytime more than the kids.
Categories Red Reading Boots Tags Betsy Bird, circus, David Small, Home Page, Madame Marantette, Melanie Heuiser Hill, ostrich, read aloud books 1 Comment

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