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Common Deer Press Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Find the perfect book gift for the young readers on your list in 2021. Browse the Common Deer Press Holiday Gift Guide for picture books,...

Caroline Fernandez

How Long Should A Children's Book Be?

While there is no hard rule for word counts for children’s books there are some general guidelines that can help emerging and experienced...

Emily Stewart

Around the Web: A Merlin Manuscript, the Power of Pictures, Reading Games, and Autumn

Hello again, readers! It’s been a busy week here at Common Deer Press as we prepare for the release of The Adventures of Grandmasaurus at...

Emily Stewart

Around the Web: Frankfurt Book Fair, Picture Books, Writing Routines, and Top Books of the Year

Hello again, readers! I’ve got an update on the Frankfurt Book Fair this week, as well as some insights into picture books and writing...

Emily Stewart

Around the Web: RIP Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert, Teaching with Comics, and the Lamda Awards

Hello again, and welcome to Around the Web. This week’s we’re paying respects to two titans of children’s literature, looking at comics...