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.
Best Summer Reading Programs, Contests, and Challenges 2017
It's summer reading program time again! I always get excited about summer reading programs, especially when the rewards are more books! We all want to avoid the summer slump, but remember, our goal is to get your kids excited about reading. If these contests do that,...
Books to Welcome a New Baby from Sweet to Hilarious
There's nothing like a book to prepare a child for new experiences. And if your child is getting ready to become a big brother or a big sister for the first time, these books are a fabulous way to prepare them to welcome a new baby. There are funny books, sweet books,...
Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi
Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi is one of the most fascinatingly beautiful books I have read in recent memory. I finished it (the audiobook version) in less than a day. The Story In a fantastical land where color and magic are intimately connected, Alice is born...
Anno’s China: A Visual Exploration
Anno's China by Mitsumasa Anno is a picture book for all ages. In fact, it's beautiful enough to be a coffee table book. Originally published in Japan, Anno's China was recently translated and brought to the United States by Beautiful Feet Books. When first flipping...
Henry and the Chalk Dragon: For the Artist Within Us All
One of the first things that struck me when I began reading Henry and the Chalk Dragon is that Jennifer Trafton's prose sings. This book will make a great read-aloud. The second thing that struck me is that his book is hilarious. It reminded me of the Scholastic...
Fun with Palindromes for Kids
I remember the first time I was introduced to the concept of palindromes. My sixth-grade teacher wrote on the board, "A man, a plan, a canal, Panama." She asked us what was unique about this phrase. We puzzled and thought, but no one could get it. Finally, she told...
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