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Award-winning Author of Children's Literature

Michelle Nott

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    A Book to Take Your Imagination Outside
    Michelle Nott
    • a day ago
    • 1 min

    A Book to Take Your Imagination Outside

    Sunday Rain by Rosie J. Pova and illustrated by Amariah Rauscher, published by Lantana Publishing Ltd. UK, available March 2, 2021. If yo...
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    A Book to Get Everyone Moving!
    Michelle Nott
    • Feb 18
    • 1 min

    A Book to Get Everyone Moving!

    From Here to There: Inventions that Changed the Way the World Moves written by Vivian Kirkfield and illustrated by Gilbert Ford, publishe...
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    Natural Feelings/ Les sentiments naturels
    Michelle Nott
    • May 21, 2019
    • 1 min

    Natural Feelings/ Les sentiments naturels

    Imagine... being in nature. Which image looks or feels the most like you today? Write a short story or a poem or do a drawing inspired by...
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    The Shy Turtle/ La Tortue timide
    Michelle Nott
    • May 13, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Shy Turtle/ La Tortue timide

    Imagine... strolling down a path and passing someone without even noticing her. Then, you stop and look more closely. It's a turtle! But ...
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    Friends, unexpected / Les Amis, inattendus
    Michelle Nott
    • Apr 30, 2019
    • 1 min

    Friends, unexpected / Les Amis, inattendus

    Imagine... you just sat down for your favorite treat, and two friends unexpectedly arrive. What do you do? Do you have enough to share? O...
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    A pond, a cat, and a diamond ring/ Un étang, un chat, et une bague avec un diamant
    Michelle Nott
    • Apr 23, 2019
    • 1 min

    A pond, a cat, and a diamond ring/ Un étang, un chat, et une bague avec un diamant

    Imagine... a story or a poem and/or draw a picture inspired by the following three images. Imagine... une histoire ou un poème et/ou dess...
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    The Egret, the Alligator and the Egg/ L'aigrette, l'alligator et l'oeuf
    Michelle Nott
    • Apr 15, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Egret, the Alligator and the Egg/ L'aigrette, l'alligator et l'oeuf

    Imagine... an egret and an alligator are good friends. One day they find a peculiar egg... What do they do with it? Does one of them clai...
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    The Chicken, the Pineapple, and the Daffodils/ La Poule, l'annanas et les jonquilles
    Michelle Nott
    • Apr 2, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Chicken, the Pineapple, and the Daffodils/ La Poule, l'annanas et les jonquilles

    Imagine... a story or a poem with a chicken, a pineapple, and some daffodils. What do they have in common? What are their differences? Wh...
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    Morning Walk/ Promenade matinale
    Michelle Nott
    • Mar 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    Morning Walk/ Promenade matinale

    Imagine... enjoying a lovely morning walk along the bayou. Listen... what sounds do you hear? What sounds do you not hear? Now, imagine o...
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    Mr. Iguana, a new friend/  M. Iguane, un nouvel ami
    Michelle Nott
    • Mar 18, 2019
    • 1 min

    Mr. Iguana, a new friend/ M. Iguane, un nouvel ami

    Imagine... having lunch on the beach when this kind fellow comes up to join you. Will you accept his company? Why or why not? Assuming yo...
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    The Glass Hummingbird/Un oiseau-mouche en verre
    Michelle Nott
    • Mar 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Glass Hummingbird/Un oiseau-mouche en verre

    Imagine... a fairy tale about a hummingbird. Tell the story of how the hummingbird was captured and/or escapes. In what kind of land is t...
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    A Celebration Day/ Un jour de fête
    Michelle Nott
    • Feb 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    A Celebration Day/ Un jour de fête

    Every day is worth celebrating!! If you could celebrate ANYTHING today, what would it be? How would you celebrate? Would you decorate or ...
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    A Friendship Story/ Une histoire d'amitié
    Michelle Nott
    • Feb 11, 2019
    • 1 min

    A Friendship Story/ Une histoire d'amitié

    Imagine... a snake, an owl, and a dog are best friends. How did they meet? Do they ever disagree? If so, about what? What do they most li...
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    Fill Your Heart/ Remplis ton coeur
    Michelle Nott
    • Feb 4, 2019
    • 1 min

    Fill Your Heart/ Remplis ton coeur

    Since February is a very sweet month, let's write something in the shape of a heart. It can be very small or very BIG, but try to fill in...
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    Tea Time/ L'heure du thé
    Michelle Nott
    • Jan 28, 2019
    • 1 min

    Tea Time/ L'heure du thé

    Imagine... who is sitting down for tea? It could be anyone -- a little mouse, a big mean monster with a sweet tooth, someone you know -- ...
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    The Pottery, the Turtle, and the Apple/ La Poterie, la tortue et la pomme
    Michelle Nott
    • Jan 14, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Pottery, the Turtle, and the Apple/ La Poterie, la tortue et la pomme

    Imagine... a story, a poem, or a visual scene (paint, draw, etc.) where these three objects each play a role. Try to use all 5 senses as ...
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    The Three Little Pigs, or Not/ Les trois petits cochons, ou pas...
    Michelle Nott
    • Jan 7, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Three Little Pigs, or Not/ Les trois petits cochons, ou pas...

    writing prompts for kids
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    Holiday Season/ La saison des Fêtes
    Michelle Nott
    • Dec 10, 2018
    • 1 min

    Holiday Season/ La saison des Fêtes

    Imagine... a story, a poem, or a song inspired by the following three images. Don't forget to use all five senses, if possible. Is the ai...
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    Telegram!/ Télégramme!
    Michelle Nott
    • Nov 26, 2018
    • 1 min

    Telegram!/ Télégramme!

    You need to send an urgent message. The only way to be sure it arrives safely is to send it as a telegram. Where does it need to be sent?...
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    Enchanted Beehive/ Une Ruche enchantée
    Michelle Nott
    • Nov 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Enchanted Beehive/ Une Ruche enchantée

    Imagine... finding a small hut filled with beehives. The one on the end looks very interesting. In fact, you can hear him speaking to you...
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