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.
Books to Say I Love You on Valentines Day
I hope you haven't forgotten that Valentines Day is also Book Giving Day! (Really! I didn't make it up!) Here are some adorable picture books to tell your kids, "I love you." And if you have older kids, any book they really like will tell them how much you love them....
Audible Sale January 2018
If you missed any of Audible's Daily Deals last year, they are all back on sale this week only! I've linked to some of my favorites below. Make sure the "Buy Now With One Click" button is selected rather than the free trial. You can get the free trial too, but you...
Beyonders by Brandon Mull
The Beyonders series by Brandon Mull inspires kids to do the right thing, even when it’s hard.
Accident: Showing Kids How To Handle A Mistake
Have you ever made a mistake that causes you want to curl up in a ball and hide from the world? I have! But when you're a kid, those feelings are compounded. That's exactly what Andrea Tsurumi's fantastic new picture book, Accident!, is all about. The Story When...
Bookish Gifts for Christmas
Are you looking for some bookish gifts for your kids this Christmas? (And maybe some for yourself too!) These are some of my very favorite bookish gifts around the web to read, wear, color, or listen to. If you're looking for a list of books, check out the one I made...
The Wilderking Trilogy: A Fresh Take on the Life of David
The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers is a delightful middle-grade fantasy series. It's based loosely on the life of King David from his shepherd days to his coronation. I had previously read the first book, The Bark of the Bog Owl, and recommended it on the...
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