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 Invention of Hugo Cabret Book Review
Several years ago, when my older kids were four and six, I decided to read The Invention of Hugo Cabret to them. My husband and I had just seen the movie, so I was pretty excited about the book. I put it on hold at the library and waited patiently. I was expecting a...
Audio Bible Stories Kids Will Love
*When my older kids were probably 3 and 5, I came across these extraordinary audio Bible stories. They are told by a lady named Joelee Chamberlain. She speaks with a gentle, grandmotherly voice. She talks right to her listeners, and I found my kids responding out loud...
Zoo Books for Animal Lovers
We love the zoo. In fact, my husband and I had a zoo pass before we even had kids. I remember going to look at the animals and noticing that we were the only non-parents present. Now I can use my kids as an excuse to go look at the animals. đ Not only do we love...
Is All The Wrong Questions a Good Series?
Is All the Wrong Questions by Lemony Snicket a good series? Yes. But that's the wrong question. What you should be asking is, "Does my child like mysterious books that don't take themselves too seriously?" I've read the first two books in Lemony Snicket's All the...
Amazing Deals on Kids Audio Books (50 books under $3)
I'm a huge fan of sites like Librivox, because, let's face it, audio books are expensive, right? Wrong! I recently heard about deals on kid's audio books within Amazon's Audible bookstore, and I was amazed at what I found. I think you will be too. I found 50 audio...
Hook Your Kids On Poetry With These Books
It's easy to neglect reading our kids poetry. But poetry can give our children an appreciation for words, rhythms, sounds and meaning like nothing else. Poems show you the world with a new view. They can be endearing, funny, or breathtaking; the best poems will...
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