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 Maple And Willow Books: The Journey of Sisterhood
I never had a sister, but I do have three girls, so I'm always excited to find a book about sisters getting along (or learning to do so). And I've recently found a delightful series of picture books that do just that! Lori Nichols series about Maple and her sister...
Best Librivox Books for Younger Kids
Librivox is an amazing organization, and I just want to say thank you to the thousands of volunteers who make it possible! In case you haven't heard of Librivox, it is a website with thousands of free audiobooks. They are all older books whose copyrights have expired...
Home by Carson Ellis–A Picture Book Review
This fun picture book totally surprised me! I had expected Home by Carson Ellis to be about different types of homes people from around the world from highrises and ranches to igloos and wigwams. And Home does start out that way. Then, just when you think you know...
Should Harriet the Spy be a Role Model for Girls?
I know I might make some enemies with this review, but I have to tell it like I see it. Or, in this case, read it. I was told this was a classic. I'm inclined to like older books, and I had seen Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh on multiple book lists. I will not...
Ocean Themed Books for Preschoolers
The ocean is a beautiful and fascinating place for children and adults alike. And there are an amazing number of wonderful books about the ocean that any child would love. I've picked a handful of ocean themed books for preschoolers in today's post. Inspire your child...
Ling and Ting Books for Early Readers
The Ling and Ting books written and illustrated by Grace Lin are one of my new favorite series for early readers. These Level 3 chapter books are a great bridge to build your child's confidence in reading longer stories. Ling and Ting are Chinese-American identical...
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