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The Power of Illustrated Poetry for Early Readers

The Power of Illustrated Poetry for Early Readers

The Power of Illustrated Poetry for Early ReadersJason Fredregill
Published on: 06/02/2026

Why illustrated poetry matters for early readers — and how a childhood love of Shel Silverstein led Jason Fredregill to doodle the robin who became the main character of his first faith-based children's book.

For Early ReadersThe Creative Process
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Behind the Story: How 'The Robin and the Rainbow' Was Born

Behind the Story: How 'The Robin and the Rainbow' Was Born

Behind the Story: How 'The Robin and the Rainbow' Was BornJason Fredregill
Published on: 05/20/2026

The story of how a poem for Grandma Fredregill became a faith-based children's book. Jason Fredregill shares the farm, the prayers, and the lightning-strike moment that turned a doodle into the robin readers love.

Behind the Story
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