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Our K, 1, & 2’s are captivated by the amazing Brendan Wenzel during our virtual author visit sponsored by Blue Willow Bookshop! 🦁❤️📚💻 Hamilton Elementary CyFairLibraries

Students ❤️ drawing along with illustrators! Today we are drawing Inside Cat with Brendan Wenzel during our virtual author/illustrator visit thanks to Blue Willow Bookshop ! 🦁❤️📚💻 Hamilton Elementary CyFairLibraries

Drawing with illustrators helps inspire creativity and future artists. Hoping these Lions can be guest illustrators some day just like Brendan Wenzel. 🦁❤️📚💻 Hamilton Elementary Blue Willow Bookshop CyFairLibraries

“Drawing with the illustrator gave kids who think they can’t draw the courage to try.” Best feedback & testimony for author/illustrator school visits. Thx Brendan Wenzel & Blue Willow Bookshop for helping kids find their potential and see the world! Hamilton Elementary CyFairLibraries

Brendan Wenzel Blue Willow Bookshop Hamilton Elementary CyFairLibraries I admit, it brought a tear to my eye! Authors & illustrators & books have such an impact on kids, and certified librarians and knowledgeable, passionate booksellers are essential to connect them. 🦁❤️📚

What a treat to zoom with Brendan Wenzel this afternoon with 🅟🅞🅟🅔 🅟🅐🅝🅣🅗🅔🅡🅢 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. We ❤️ Inside Cat 🐱 and enjoyed learning about the creative process behind the story. I know there are some amazing illustrations about there!!! Share those pictures, Panthers!!!

Chatting with Shawn Harris at Blue Willow Bookshop in 30! Hope to see you there!

Happy Friday - new books in the mail!!! 🦖Chicken Frank, Dinosaur! by SKWenger books & Jojo Ensslin 🐱Inside Cat by Brendan Wenzel 🌈Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven & Tony Neal 💫The Vanderbeekers: Make a Wish by Karina Yan Glaser (Updates Only) 🦄Death & Sparkles by Rob Justus So, so excited!

First piece of advice. Don’t try and read this book too quickly. Second piece of advice. Give yourself time when reading this book. I’m on my fourth read and I’m still finding new details! Thank you to Chronicle Kids for sending this gem!

Our New Market Elem readers are excited for our virtual visit with Brendan Wenzel this Thursday! Thanks to @IguanaBooks and @fcpsmedia for arranging this wonderful opportunity! Don't forget to check out Brendan's books on SORA & Hoopla! See Mrs. S for questions!

So saddened to hear of the passing of the great Jerry Pinkney. An immense inspiration. The few times we crossed paths I was struck by his kindness and presence, even as I blathered on about how much I adored his work. It meant the world. Thank you for everything, Mr. Pinkney.

SAVE THESE DATES! 📆🎉Come celebrate the launch of my *first ever* children's book with an event for adults and a storytime and craft event for kiddos. 🇵🇸✨

★ Caldecott Honoree Brendan Wenzel “imagines what it’s like to be” myriad animals in “empathetic” picture book EVERY DREAMING CREATURE pwne.ws/3XwkVx7

It's #NationalKittenDay🙀 What are some of your young readers' favorite books featuring a cute feline friend?🐕 📕Inside Cat by Brendan Wenzel. A story of one cat that wanders, wonders, stares, & snacks, roaming from room to room and place to place. 🔗ow.ly/l07S50P5syR

In one month, we will be welcoming Caldecott Honoree Brendan Wenzel back to #Houston for an event celebrating his newest picture book, EVERY DREAMING CREATURE! 🦋 Mark your calendars and join us, friends. bluewillowbookshop.com/event/wenzel-2… Little, Brown Young Readers

Got to cross off author/illustrator Brendan Wenzel from my #kidlit bucket list tonight! It was great hearing him share about his passion for animals and conservation and the impact it has on his art. Thanks, Anderson's Bookshops!

Tomorrow! Don't miss our event with Caldecott Honoree Brendan Wenzel, celebrating his newest picture book, EVERY DREAMING CREATURE! 🦋 We hope you can join us, friends. bluewillowbookshop.com/event/wenzel-2… Little, Brown Young Readers

We had the BEST time with Caldecott Honoree author/illustrator Brendan Wenzel! We learned so much about animals &loved watching our ideas come to life in a drawing!We appreciate the extra time you took to draw an illustration in EVERY book you signed!#112Leads #SherwoodShines112

Our Copeland Elementary first grade readers had a blast listening to the INCREDIBLE Brendan Wenzel! Not only is he very talented, he is also wonderful with children - and that's really special! Thank you, Brendan Wenzel and thank you, Blue Willow Bookshop! #ColtsCARE CyFairLibraries