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 Loss and Grief
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 about...
Unicorn Picture Books You Shouldn’t Miss
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 You Believe in...
Forward Me Back to You by Mitali Perkins
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 my...
Best Summer Reading Programs, Contests, and Challenges 2019
I love summer reading programs, especially those that reward a child with a new book! I still have most of the books that belonged to me as a child, and they'll always hold a special place in my heart. These are some of the best summer reading programs 2019 has to...
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
When my 13-year-old daughter read Front Desk by Kelly Yang twice in a row and told me I had to read it, I should have picked it up right away. But I forgot about it. Thankfully I remembered again when it won the Asian Pacific American Award for Children's Literature....
All About Noah Green Junior Zookeeper and the Garage Sale Pet
As you may know, my first book, Noah Green Junior Zookeeper and the Garage Sale Pet, came out last month (March 2019). And, no, I'm not going to "review" my own book. But I would like to introduce you to it!( Let's start with a pop quiz. Is Noah Green... a 600-year...
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