Hi! I'm Carolyn. If you're like me, you want to give your child the best books, books that will inspire laughter and touch their hearts.

But not every kid is the same, and you don't have time to read all the books.

That's why I'm here to help you find the right book for your child.

 

 

I'm also an author myself! You can learn more about my books at my Author Site.

Beneath the Swirling Sky is the award-winning first book of The Restorationists, a series about friendship, calling, and the power of art.

Book three, Beyond the Far Horizon, releases September 9, 2025 from Waterbrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

 

Picture Books about Kindness and Respect

Picture Books About Kindness and Respect

I've got a great list of picture books about kindness and respect for others for you this week. I love when picture books can convey a message, especially when they can do so in a non-preachy and kid-relatable way. In a world increasingly polarized, where cancel...

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Picture Books About Libraries

Picture Books About Libraries

I thought National Library Week would be the perfect time to share this list of wonderful picture books about libraries with y'all. Unfortunately, we are also in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis. So, libraries are closed. On National Library Week. Boohoo! But that...

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the arrow and the crown by Emma C. Fox

The Arrow and the Crown

When I found out a friend I had met at Hutchmoot--a conference about faith in the arts--had written a book, I was curious to read it. I didn't expect to get swept away in a compelling, beautiful written story. But that's exactly what happened when I read The Arrow and...

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The Bootlace Magician by Cassie Beasley

The Bootlace Magician by Cassie Beasley

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 Story...

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Kids Books for Christmas List 2019

Kids Books for Christmas List 2019

It's always fun for me to make this list, because I get to look back on all the great books I've read this past year. Some of these I've reviewed, and some I haven't. But I think any one of these would make a great gift for your loved ones. I've got book suggestions...

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