Brunhilda may decide to keep some of her warts in the end, but shes a changed witch. Interview with authorillustrator shawna jc tenney and. This is a silly story about how sometimes being nice can be more rewarding than being mean. Aug, 2016 fun activities to go along with brunhildas backwards day, a picture book written and illustrated by shawna jc tenney. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. All she can find to wear is a fluffy pink ball gown. Brunhilda s backwards day, shawna s first book as both author and illustrator, was published by sky pony press. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading brunhilda s backwards day. But one night, brunhilda s cat makes trouble instead. Each morning she wakes up on the wrong side of the bed yes she purposely does this, after all she is a witch, puts on her ugliest dress, eats spider mush for breakfast, and brushes her teeth with candy. Buy the picture books book brunhildas backwards day by shawna j. Brunhilda s backwards day has illustrations that make alice and i crack up brunhilda is a witch. See more ideas about fun activities, activities and fun. Giveaway ends october 25th 2016 im so excited to have children s book author and illustrator shawna jc tenney visiting my blog today to talk about her illustration process and to share with us her adorable new picture book, brunhilda s backwards day published by.
As soon as she leaves the house, she begins to spread her mischief. You know a book is a must read when your little one asks you to read it again. I totally enjoyed this charming halloween treat and have no doubt your kids will fall under brunhilda s happy spell. I usually have a pretty strict rule about our halloween books for kids only coming out in october, but this one is so fun and my girls love it so much, ive allowed a few readings the rest of the year. You can enter august 5 september 5, 2016, for a chance to win one of four original signed watercolor paintings of brunhilda and the cat. Buy a cheap copy of brunhildas backwards day book by shawna j. An amusing tale about brunhilda the witch, who likes to cause mischief with her spells. After all, a picture book is a full story experience almost like a movie, just a little shorter. Brunhilda s backwards day begs to be read aloud with a cackling voice and a crooked finger, while pointing out all the magical goings on in the vibrant artwork. This time the cat plays a trick on brunhilda and everything turns backwards. What i do not like about brunhildas backwards day is the book jacket. Today, as a byu illustration grad, tenney is telling stories of her own, like brunhilda s backwards day. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Tenney is an author and illustrator with a passion for picture books.
Every picture book author should make a storyboard plus a. C download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Shawna j c tenney brunhilda the witch loves making trouble, but one morning she wakes up to find the day has gone completely backwards and soon learns how sometimes being nice can be more rewarding than being mean. Ample library time, her mother reading to her, and a love of fairy tales turned her interest particularly toward picture book illustration. Her work can be found in many children s books, magazines and games. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert.
Brunhilda may decide to keep some of her warts in the end, but she s a changed witch. Peyton loved looking through the book before we even started to read it. Each morning, she wakes up on the wrong side of the bed. Brunhildas backwards day by shawna j c tenney youtube.
Brunhildas backwards day is an enchanting and hilarious picture book written and illustrated by shawna jc tenney. Booksdirect has brunhildas backwards day written by shawna j c tenney, the isbn of this book, cd or dvd is 9781634506915 and. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed just doesnt work for her anymore. Brunhildas backwards day hardcover picture book, august 2, 2016. More children s similar books suggested by our critics. But one night, brunhildas cat makes trouble instead. But then, one night, brunhilda s cat makes trouble instead. Tenney sky pony press 8022016 9781634506915 32 pages ages 36 brunhilda the witch loves making trouble. Brunhildas backwards day is an adorable children s book that takes us into brunhilda s world which is full of witch trouble. Shawna j c tenney abrunhilda the witch new york times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a. Childrens books about kindness what do we do all day. What she doesnt know is that her cat loves to make trouble too. What comes to mind when you think of a witch someone mean and warty riding a broomstick and wearing a pointy hat, with a cat as a.
Click on the image above to check out details on my instagram and twitter contest. Brunhilda the witch delights in being ugly, wearing unfashionable clothes, eating spider gruel and being mean to small. You can enter august 531 to win a signed copy of brunhildas backwards day. Shawna is also the host of the stories unbound podcast, where she loves helping other authors and illustrators. One day her cat decides to make trouble and casts a spell that turns brunhilda s mischief into good deeds. What will happen when brunhilda casts her alltime favorite miseryinducing spells. Brunhildas backwards day lauri fortinos frog on a blog. We really enjoyed the story of brunhildas backwards day by shawna j. No one is safe from her rainyday spells or her wartgrowing charms. Brunhilda s backwards day is a charming story, with vibrant illustrations and im sure will become a firm favourite.
Brunhildas backwards day isbn 9781634506915 pdf epub. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A picture book for 3 to 6 year olds, this book teaches kids that being kind and nice to people actually makes you feel better than playing tricks and being mean. Buy brunhildas backwards day online from our australian bookstore. Each morning, she wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, puts on her ugliest dress, eats spider mush for breakfast, and brushes her teeth with candy. Since then, shawna has created artwork for many children s books along with children s magazines, educational and religious. Brunhildas backwards day kindle edition by shawna j. About the book brunhilda the witch loves making trouble. The illustration in this book is stunning and the story is adorable, so fun to read. Story book arent like the ones i grew up with, now dont get me wrong i loved my books and thought they were wonderful. A fun picture book for little ones ages 3 to 6 is the book brunhildas.
Brunhilda s backwards day teaches that it s ok to be nice and that you dont always have to be mean, like brunhilda could be. Brunhilda s backwards day blog tour written and illustrated by shawna j. However, 2016 books are bright, colorful and so much funnier let me tell you. It is a bit didactic for my taste, but it still has a lot of value. Brunhildas backwards day, shawnas first book as both author and illustrator, was published by sky pony press.
Brunhildas backwards day written and illustrated by shawna j. Find out more about brunhilda s backwards day by shawna j. Madison just loved the illustration and the story and had me read it to her twice. We really enjoyed the story of brunhilda s backwards day by shawna j. That is, until the cat decides to make trouble of its own in revenge for some of the nasty. This is one of my newest favorite halloween books for kids it s just so sweet. Different days by vicki berger erwin, hardcover barnes. When brunhilda wakes up that next morning, she is on the right side of the bed. When you are nice to people it feels better than being mean. A storyboard can help you pace your story, even if you are an author only.
Brunhilda s backwards day is an adorable children s book that takes us into brunhilda s world which is full of witch trouble. This moment has been a long time in coming, and what an incredible moment to finally hold this book in my hands. The hardcover of the brunhildas backwards day by shawna j. Brunhilda s backwards day brunhilda the witch loves making trouble.
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