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 that Inspire Creativity in Kids (Part 3)
This is the third post in a series on books that inspire creativity in kids. So far, we've looked at artistic creativity and inventive creativity. This post will focus on written creativity: the desire to create stories. These stories could be verbal, written, or even...
Books that Inspire Creativity in Kids (Part 2)
Last week, we looked at artistic creativity. This week, I want to talk about a different set of books that inspire creativity in kids, specifically, inventive creativity. Ok, maybe I just made up that term, but what I'm talking about is the drive to invent or make...
Books that Inspire Creativity in Kids (Part 1)
Most of us love to see creativity in our kids (as long as it's not expressed in Sharpie on the living room wall). Encouraging creativity is a great way to boost our children's self-esteem, independence, and perseverance. And let's face it, creativity is a huge asset...
I Didn’t Know El Deafo Was An Autobiography
There I was, at the public library, perusing the juvenile biographies. I was Looking for the 26 Fairmont Avenue books by Tommie de Paula when something else caught my eye. El Deafo. It wasn't just the bright blue cover or the interesting title. I knew El Deafo had won...
Wordless Books to Spark Imagination
Have you ever noticed that wordless books can be more challenging to "read" than other picture books? The pictures tell a complete story, but you (or your kids) have to come up with words to express it. Wordless books are a fantastic resource to help your kids develop...
The Most Horrible Thing: A Child’s Perspective
If you’ve read the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, you know that time and again things go terribly wrong for the Ingalls family. And of all the books, On the Banks of Plum Creek contains the greatest misfortunes for America’s favorite pioneer family. I...
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