Fearlessly Funny Stories
Yesterday, Kenny and I were guest readers at Pine Jog Elementary School. It was a blast! We visit lots of elementary schools, but we’re usually on a stage in the cafetorium (love those cafetoriums) doing one of storytheater shows or our test-taking show. Shows are fun, but it’s also good to get up close and [...]
I love all of Shel Silverstein’s poems. But this is my absolute favorite! INVITATION If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer . . . If you’re a pretender, come sit by my fire, For we have some flax [...]
The Churkendoose: READER’S THEATER SCRIPT One of my favorite children’s books is a little known story from the1940′s called The Churkendoose by Ben Ross Berenberg. My grandmother read it to my mother when she was little and my mother read it to me. It’s a wonderful story about being yourself. The Churkendoose is a creature that’s [...]
FEATURED ARTICLE Storyseeking: Read and Write Your Way to Adventure! When I was a kid, I loved scavenger hunts. All I needed was a list with a bunch of strange things to gather and I was in heaven. I’d imagine that I was on a mythic quest searching for viking treasure and pirate [...]
Page Turner Adventures is currently booking shows for the spring. These one-of-a-kind story theater shows promote reading, writing, and creativity while encouraging Summer Reading. Plus, they’re funny! Perfect for: -School Assemblies -Reading Rewards -Family Nights -End of Year Celebrations -Summer Reading Kick-Offs -Book Fairs *Special Discounts Available! Call today to reserve your date. [...]
FAIRYTALE FRENZY My grandmother and I have a routine. Every Sunday we grab some Chinese food, get big, goopy ice cream Sundays from Carvel, then go back to her house to watch the TV show Once Upon a Time. It’s our thing. If you haven’t seen the show, here’s a quick run down…The evil queen has [...]
Magical Story Trunks This trunk is easy and sooooo much fun to make. I was worried about the shoe polish at first, but it’s really not too messy. It can stain clothes however, so be sure to use a smock. Materials Masking Tape Tea Box (celestial seasonings-type of box or some other [...]
We met NY Times Bestselling author Rose Lewis at the Miami Book Fair and cornered her for a quick interview. Check it out!
We’re emceeing the MainStage of the Children’s Alley the entire weekend at the Miami Bookfair International! We’re shooting a lot of video. Here’s the intro. More to come soon. Gotta get back there and meet Jeff Kinney today! (Diary of a Wimpy Kid!) We’re in book/author/performing/video heaven!
