Deborah Zemke

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation produces incredible videos of children's books. https://www.storylineonline.net

Wanda Sykes is, of course, terrific, as is the animation in this video of The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake. And who knew there was an International Carrot Day?

Saturday, April 4: International Carrot Day

Watch Wanda Sykes read The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake.

When crime happens, especially when food goes missing on Ed’s farm, mouse crime fighters and food detectives Wilcox and Griswold are the animals to call. When Miss Rabbit’s carrot cake goes missing, they do what it takes to track down the thieves.

View the activity guide here.

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Creative fun at home! My goal in the next couple of weeks is to make available free activity sheets based on my doodle, chapter, and picture books, and the 101 Ranger Rick cartoons that I've done over the years. Look for the first batch under Fun Stuff or click:

Download Cock-a-Doodle Oops masks

Download Tadpole activity page

Download Your Life in Pictures activity

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Can Bea save a tree? This story was inspired by the real life campaign of a Grant Elementary School class to save the tree outside their window. it's dedicated to all young authors, artists, and activists.

"A funny and timely primer for budding activists." starred review, Kirkus Reviews