Coloring Pages-Torah & Tree
Well, ’tis the season–even if your school does Yeshiva week instead of Winter-break, there are probably some days coming up in your future that the the kids are going to be home…so, it’s definitely time for a new coloring page! As always , just click on the image below, and print. (And if […]
Flower Power for Shavuoth
Beautiful and colorful flowers for Shavuoth. 1-Drip water color paints onto coffee filters. They will bleed and blend beautifully! 2-Once it’s dry, pinch the filter in the center and form a cone like shape. Twist a pipe cleaner around the bottom to form the flower. 3-Add beads to the pipe cleaner 4- Turn the bottom […]
Yom Yerushalayim
I apologize! I totally dropped the ball and missed Yom Haa’ztmaut. But here is one for Yom Yerushalayim as a make-up. Enjoy. (Having trouble printing from the image below? Try it as a pdf: jerusalemb.) And in that spirit…if you are looking for some fun kids […]
The Next Big Thing Blog Campaign
Time for this blogs installment of “The Next Big Thing!” blog carnival. Thanks to author Anna-Maria for adding me to the campaign! The way this works is that I answer some quick questions about myself and my latest project, and then point you onward to some other authors and what they are up to. So […]
Bar Mitzvah Gifts
Mores simchas = More art.
GIVEAWAY-New Board Book
Is there a better way to celebrate ones latest book project than running a GIVEAWAY? I think not! Enter to win a FREE copy of my latest illustrated book, “Thank You for Me” by Jewish Rock star Rick Recht. You have two easy ways to enter this contest: 1-Share this link on […]
Sydney Taylor: Adam Gustavson interview
This year author Linda Glaser and illustrator Adam Gustavson will receive the 2013 gold medal in the Sydney Taylor Book Award’s Younger Readers category for Hannah’s Way, published by Kar-Ben. . I am so pleased that on the occasion of this prestigius award, Adam Gustavson took some time away from his paintbrushes to answer a […]
AJL Blog tour: Carol Liddiment
Hi, Carol. Before we start, I just have to say how lovely your illustrations are. They are really warm, inviting—and I love the expressions of your characters. How would you describe your style? Hi Ann, thank you for inviting me to your Blog. Gosh that’s a hard one. I try not to have a […]
Purim at HANC-grades K,1 and 2
It’s time for Purim stuff over in the HANC artroom. Here are some of the projects that have been keeping us busy: We fit bulletin board borders around our heads to create the crowns base. Then, folded, curled and glued strips of paper to create our crazy crowns. Colorful lunch bags are the base […]
Interview with Gila Manolson
Talking with Kids About Modesty Earlier this month, noted speaker, philosopher and author Gila Manolson was kind enough to reach out to me, and tell me her feedback on an article I wrote. I took the opportunity to pounce, and asked her for an interview! She graciously accepted, and here is the result: The value of […]
A Chat with Shira, from Shira & Friends
Shira & Friends is a kid focused rock n’roll band, and their concerts are always fun and interactive extravaganzas! Combining its own original tunes with classics, Shira & Friends plays a mix of hand-clap-able, sing-along-able, danceable, always smile-inducing music that has audience members of all ages becoming part of the show. I caught up with Shira […]
Tu B’shvat Page
The New Year of Trees is almost here! Which, naturally, means it is time for another coloring page. Enjoy! (And, if you would like another one with a Tu B’shvat theme, here is my page from last year.) (And, if you are having trouble printing it at the right size, click tubshvat for a pdf version.)