Children's Book Author
Cheryl Blackford
Fiction and non-fiction books for kids of all ages.
Twitter handle: @BlackfordBooks Instagram: CherylBlackford
Cheryl Blackford
Fiction and non-fiction books for kids of all ages.
Twitter handle: @BlackfordBooks Instagram: CherylBlackford
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FOSSIL HUNTER: HOW MARY ANNING CHANGED THE SCIENCE OF PREHISTORIC LIFE
Come see me in the Alphabet Forest at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug 29. I'll have a free, fun puppet-making activity for children.
"Solid, respectful scholarship tailored for mature, serious-minded young readers." "This admiring tribute is well written and thoroughly researched." Kirkus Reviews, Dec 2021.
"A personal and compelling glimpse into an important scientific mind." Booklist, Dec 2021.
"This in-depth,beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who forever altered our view of the past." Joyce Sidman, Newbery Honor and Sibert Medal winner.
FOSSIL HUNTER: HOW MARY ANNING CHANGED THE SCIENCE OF PREHISTORIC LIFE
Come see me in the Alphabet Forest at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug 29. I'll have a free, fun puppet-making activity for children.
"Solid, respectful scholarship tailored for mature, serious-minded young readers." "This admiring tribute is well written and thoroughly researched." Kirkus Reviews, Dec 2021.
"A personal and compelling glimpse into an important scientific mind." Booklist, Dec 2021.
"This in-depth,beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who forever altered our view of the past." Joyce Sidman, Newbery Honor and Sibert Medal winner.
LIZZIE AND THE LOST BABY
Houghton Mifflin Books for Young Readers, 2016. Find information on the Lizzie page, including reviews and links to photographs (such as pictures of Yorkshire, Gypsy/Traveler caravans, and horses). Educator's guide on the Teachers and Parents resources page. © Cheryl Blackford, 2022 |
HUNGRY COYOTE
Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2015. "A beautiful tribute to a much-maligned animal with which we share our world." Kirkus starred review. (Full review here.) Find information on the Hungry Coyote page, including activity sheets. Educator's guide on the Teachers/Parents page. |
