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.
Please Return to the Lands of Luxury by Jon Tilton
Even though it begins on an island of trash, Please Return to the Lands of Luxury by Jon Tilton is a hopeful story about memory, family and friends.
Sonia and the Biggest Block Tower Ever
Sonia and the Biggest Block Tower Ever by Kathryn Butler, illustrated by Samara Hardy, tells a relatable story filled with imagination. What’s more, it communicates a truth we all need to hear, whether we’re three or sixty-three.
Dear Duck, Please Come!
Dear Duck, Please Come! is a delightful story of friendship and misunderstanding with beautifully textured illustrations.
Wormwood Abbey
Wormwood Abbey transports readers to a delightful world that takes Victorian era mystery and adds dragons!
Books for Christmas Gift Guide 2024
I love looking back over the books that I’ve read in the past year to create this gift guide (and also to pick Christmas gifts for my nieces!).
I Worked Hard on That! by Robyn Wall
I Worked Hard on That! is not only a well-written story with inviting illustrations, it’s also a handbook for the creative life.
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