About Dazzling Travis “I am who I am! There’s no boy and girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I’ll sparkle and shine.” From the moment I began reading this book, I loved it! Dazzling Travis is a powerful story of a young boy named Travis who loves to play with dolls, dance, and play […]
Planet Earth is Blue
Planet Earth is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos Do you have a child with Autism? Do you work with children with Autism? It’s January 1986, and Nova is anxiously waiting for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger–it’s the first time a teacher is going into space, and kids across America will watch the event on […]
When Sue Found Sue
When Sue Found Sue When Sue Found Sue written by Toni Buzzeo and illustrated by Diana Sudyka arrived at my home, I immediately knew this book was going to be an interesting read. Who is Sue? What does Sue have to do with dinosaurs? These are the questions I asked my kids when the book […]
How Tickles Saved Pickles
How Tickles Saved Pickles If you are an animal lover, this book is for you! This thoughtful and sweet story about Pickles the Pig will capture hearts of both children and adults. As the reader, I could immediately tell that author and photographer, Maddie Johnson wrote this book with warmth, love and passion. “Pickles is […]
The Tree in the Courtyard Looking Through Anne Frank’s Window
A Tree in the Courtyard A Tree in the Courtyard is not just a story, it’s a poem and a beautiful tribute to Anne Frank. Unlike all of the stories about Anne Frank that I have read, this picture book focuses on the perspective of the chestnut tree that grows outside of Anne’s window. This […]
The Panda Problem Blog Tour
The Panda Problem “Every story needs a problem. But Panda doesn’t have a problem. Unless Panda IS the problem.” The Panda Problem I am super excited to be on the Panda Problem Blog Tour! The Panda Problem by written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Hannah Marks is a delightful picture book about the conversation […]
Dancing Through Fields of Colors
Dancing Through Fields of Color Do you have a child that inspires to be an artist? Author, Elizabeth Brown and illustrator Aimee Sicuro beautifully tell the story of Helen Frankenthaler. Dancing Through Field of Colors tells the story of this iconic woman who changed the world of art. The story begins with Helen as a […]
Bach to the Rescue!!!
Bach to the Rescue Nonfiction with a twist! Bach to the Rescue!!! written by Tom Angleberger and illustrated by Chris Eliopolous is a wacky story about the composer, Johann Gottlieb Goldberg and Bach the Composer. When the richest dude in town hires a less fortunate musician, Johann Gottlieb Goldberg to play him lullabies, he ends […]
Stories for Boys Who Dare To Be Different
Inspiration for Boys! On my blog, I love sharing all different types of books that inspire our children, both boys and girls. I love the book Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and how it helps inspire young girls to be whatever they want to be! After reading that book, I longed for a book […]
Crepes by Suzette
The first time that I discovered Monica Wellington’s books was with a student of mine who loved Apple Farmer Annie. We read this book over and over again in our speech and language therapy sessions and I couldn’t wait to check out more of her books. Then I found Crepes by Suzette! For many years Crepes […]