by Carolyn | Uncategorized
I rarely review sequels. But sometimes, when that sequel is especially wonderful, and I don’t think enough people have read the first book, I make exceptions. The Bootlace Magician by Cassie Beasley, followup to Circus Mirandus, is one of those exceptions. The...
by Carolyn | Uncategorized
Loss and grief aren’t things I like to talk about, but they are a part of life. And they are a part of kids life. Whether that loss is death, absence, or something else, I hope these picture books about loss and grief can give you and your child a way to talk...
by Carolyn | Uncategorized
Have you noticed the plethora of unicorn, well, everything recently? There’s certainly no shortage of unicorn picture books that have come out recently! So, I guess it’s time I weigh in on my favorite unicorn picture books. Best Unicorn Picture Books Do...
by Carolyn | Uncategorized
I don’t usually review YA, but Mitali Perkins is one of my new favorite authors, and her new book, Forward Me Back to You, is fantastic! Ok, so I’ve only read two of her books so far, but I loved them both, and the rest are in my to-read pile. She first came on...
by Carolyn | Uncategorized
There are a few favorite authors whose book I will preorder without even knowing the story. Anne Ursu has become one of those authors for me. I finished her new book, The Lost Girl, within a few days of receiving it. And, no surprise, it was beautiful. The Story Iris...
by Carolyn | Uncategorized
This summer has flown by for me! But, as promised, it’s time to pass out prizes for the Summer Reading Hopscotch Challenge. Did you forget about the Challenge? No problem. I’ll give you till the end of August for your kids to finish and you to register to...
by Carolyn | Uncategorized
What do you think of when you think of poetry? Maybe rhythm and rhyme? Maybe free verse? Maybe limerick or haiku? All of these are poetry, but there are also plenty more forms of poetry you may not be familiar with. Let me introduce you to one I think you and your...
by Carolyn | Uncategorized
I don’t know about you, but I haven’t seen a lot of children’s books about contentment recently, have you? That focus on quiet contentment is what makes Waiting by Kevin Henkes stand out from the crowd. There is a beautiful simplicity about this...
by Carolyn | Uncategorized
I think one thing that has surprised me about the blogging community is how encouraging everyone is. From the bloggers I’ve met through Facebook to the ladies whose blogs I link up on every week, everyone has been super friendly. And maybe that’s because...
by Carolyn | Coloring Books, Imagination, Resources, Uncategorized
Ok, I know you are here for recommendations of coloring books for kids. But first I have a question. What do you think of allowing your kids to color or doodle while listening (say to a read aloud or audiobook)? Perhaps your kids could benefit from it more than you...
