Be A Big Hero Do you want to teach your child about the importance of taking care of our environment? I think this message is even more important than ever given our current pandemic climate. With people using single plastic items more than ever, we need to pause and think about what this is doing […]
Mop Rides The Waves of Life
Mop Rides The Waves of Life Mop Rides The Waves of Life is a wonderful picture book written by Jaimal Yogis and illustrated by Matthew Allen. When this book arrived at my house, I couldn’t think of a better time to have received it. During the pandemic and erratic weather conditions, it can be difficult […]
The Girl and the Cathedral, The Story of Notre Dame De Paris
The Girl and the Cathedral, The Story of Notre-Dame De Paris Do you want to teach your child about the history of Notre Dame? This picture book, The Girl and the Cathedral The Story of Notre Dame De Paris published by Bushel & Peck Books is a beautifully illustrated book about the story of Notre […]
Growing Up Gorilla Blog Tour
“In the absence of love and belonging, there will always be suffering.” Brene Brown Growing Up Gorilla When I was asked to participate in the Growing Up Gorilla Blog Tour, the answer was immediately “yes!” Anyone that knows me well, knows how much I love monkeys and gorillas. When this book arrived, I immediately loved […]
Koning the Lion
Koning the Lion Do you have a child that want to go exploring by themselves? Koning the Lion is a story full of valuable lessons about gaining independence and learning that there is no place like home! This book tells the story of young lion who wants to explore the land beyond his father’s kingdom. […]
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 Extraordinary Gardener
“I believe that one individual who is determined to make a difference in the world, can, with desire, drive, dedication, discipline, passion, and persistence. The world can be altered and billions of people’s lives can be impacted positively in an unimaginable way.” ATGW The Extraordinary Gardener Are you already feeling sick of the snow and […]
Interview with Matthew Van Fleet, Author and Illustrator
Are you looking for interactive and educational books for your toddler or preschool aged child? How about your child with special needs that needs a book that is multi-sensory? Matthew Van Fleet’s innovative books have been introducing children to basic concepts for more than twenty years. His multi-sensory books encourage toddlers to touch, press, pull, lift, […]
I Am a Traveler Tour: A Review of I am Jane Goodall
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall As my readers know, I am very big fan of Brad Meltzer’s wonderful series, Ordinary People Change The […]
Curiosity The Story of a Mars Rover
Do you have a child that loves space? How about the planet Mars? One of my favorite books that I have purchased recently is the picture book Curiosity The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum. This book contains facts that both children and adults can learn from and be inspired by. The beautiful […]