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.
Favorite Board Books to Read Over and Over Again
Let's face it, moms. We complain that our toddler wants to hear the same book over and over and over. But that's usually because it's a book we can't stand. But we do the same thing! We have a few books we prefer to read. At least, I know I do! I have a few favorite...
The Night Gardener: Not Just A Scary Story
How do you feel about scary stories for kids? When I was a kid, Goosebumps was a popular series, but, honestly, Nancy Drew was too suspenseful for me! On the other hand, my daughter loves "scary" books (at the same age that I couldn't handle them). The book I'm...
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...
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