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.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Reading with a child is such a beautiful way to express love. The time spent, the cuddles: they show your child there is nothing more important in the world to you right now than they are. Even better is when that book is about the love between a parent and child....
I Want to Do a C.R.A.F.T. Creating Really Awesome Free Things
These are great crafts kids can accomplish with minimal help with items you actually already have in your house!
The Prairie Thief: A Pioneer Fantasy
Pioneer and fantasy are not two words I would normally put together. But Melissa Wiley does a charming job melding these two genres in The Prairie Thief. But the fantasy element still surprised me. I knew Wiley had written some of the extension books for the Little...
Coloring Books for Kids (and Their Unexpected Benefits)
Ok, I know you are here for recommendations of coloring books for kids. But first I have a question. What do you think of allowing your kids to color or doodle while listening (say to a read aloud or audiobook)? Perhaps your kids could benefit from it more than you...
Five Thanksgiving Themed Books to Read With Your Kids
If you are looking for some Thanksgiving themed books to read with your kids, I think you'll enjoy the five I've selected. I've tried to add some variety to my recommendations. Some books tell the Thanksgiving story, one talks about the season, and others are about...
The Moffats
The Moffats, by Eleanor Estes, is listed on several wonderful book lists for children. My oldest daughter has enjoyed this book, along with the rest of the series, but I had never read it. I thought it was about time to rectify this omission. The Moffats is the first...
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