100 Picture Books

The New York Public Library has put together a list of 100 great picture books. Check it out at
http://kids.nypl.org/reading/recommended2.cfm?ListID=61
You can find some of my favorite picture books at the books page of my website, www.quinncole.com. Since I grew up on a farm, I especially laugh at Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type.
-Q

Write to Smell

I'm sure you've heard about using your senses to bring your writing alive. Yesterday while hiking, the point came home to roost. While returning along an upwardly angling trail, I was passed by several teens. Apparently, trying to catch up, a boy of about 11 years came toward me  leaping from rock to rock. I veered left to give him more space, but he just flew bye in a single bound. The interesting thing (besides the fact that I hadn't been flattened) was the sweet smell of pink bubble gum as he raced by. In a heartbeat I was a child again. What smell(s) awaken your memories? What books give those details? 
Check out the books page of my website www.quinncole.com for some of my favorites.

Through Your Eyes

Have you ever heard someone say they are not creative or have no special talents? Some people believe it when they compare themselves to siblings, friends, co-workers, and various other creative folks. I believe every single person has a creative spark and has only to stretch themselves a bit to find it. Comparisons are not useful, because no one has EVER looked at the world through your eyes.
-Q

How Do You Wait?

Waiting has never been easy for me. My birthday is in January and as a child I waited FOREVER for the holidays and my birthday to roll around each year. Then, almost without taking a breath they were over and again the never ending WAITING!
My iphone changed all that. Now waiting is a chance to catch up, to check the weather, and play games. It's a happy break from work, life, laundry and the occasional kitty hair balls.
How do you wait? 
-Q