The House on the Canal by Thomas Harding, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup and published by Candlewick Studio reminds you why picture books are so important. The gorgeous illustrations are like framed pieces of art. It is wonderful in its ability to educate readers about the famous home where Anne Frank hid, and also deep in its meaning. It is the kind of book that teaches you as much about the present as it does the past and is as much for children as it is for adults. It is the kind of book that elevates your experience as a reader and…
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I am so excited to have Kamalani back on the blog especially to share her amazing book and all of her success and accomplishments. She is someone I look up to because she’s wickedly smart, extremely ambitious and knowledgeable, but also has such a good heart. I learned so much from our talk and I know you will too! Please support Kamalani by sharing and commenting on this post as well as preordering her book. Congratulations on Kaho’olawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People! Can you tell us a little bit about what your story is about? Thanks…