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 Best Counting Book for Boys (or any kid who loves animals)
Ok, I'm neither a boy, nor a kid, and I still think that this counting book is seriously cool. Author/Illustrator Christopher Wormell uses linoleum block prints in his book Teeth Tails and Tentacles to illustrate each animal with chunky black lines. Instead of...
Books that Inspire Imagination
Ok, let's be honest, almost any book can (and should) inspire the imagination. But some are just better at it than others. In my opinion, there are three basic kinds of books that inspire imagination: 1) Books in which the main character(s) are playing imaginatively...
Kids Book Deals 10/21/14
I stumbled upon this great deal list of kids Kindle books for $1 that I wanted to share with you! Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can read these books with your kids via the Kindle app on any computer, tablet or smartphone. And one dollar for a book is hard to...
Confessions of a Struggling Reader
Hi, my name is Carolyn, and I’m a struggling reader. Let me clarify, I don’t have a reading problem. I love to read. My dream job would be getting paid to read all day. My struggle comes from actually taking the time to sit down and do it. Especially with my kids....
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