A blog about my love for food, family and ways to encourage language through mealtime.
What Can Hayes Be? What Can Hayes Be? is a wonderful story of a young boy with a prosthetic leg. This book was written by Hayes mom, Kayce Smith. To learn more about Kayce, visit her website here. What Can Hayes Be? published by Mascot Books brings the reader through the story of Hayes, who […]
C is for Country C is for Country written by Lil Nas X and illustrated by Theodore Taylor III is a vibrantly diverse alphabet book that will help teach your child new literacy concepts as well as aspects of country music and living. From sunrise to sunset, author Lil Nas X and illustrator Theodore Taylor […]
I Talk Like A River “I wake up in the morning with these word-sounds stuck in my mouth. I stay quiet as a stone.” Jordan Scott I Talk Like A River is more than a book, it’s a poem and a work of art. This beautiful book written by poet, Jordan Scott and illustrated by […]
Exquisite, The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks This beautiful hardcover book written by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera tells the brave and inspiring story of a young girl named Gwendolyn Brooks. Gwendolyn grew up in the city of Chicago and her family had very little money. Although they struggled financially, they […]
Flossy and Jim/Signature Books Signature Books has joined forces with Flossy and Jim to create new personalized gift books for Horace and Co. Horace & Co. was originally founded after Lynette Dare, co-founder of Flossy and Jim. These personalized books were created after Lynette began writing her own humorous stories for her autistic son. Using […]
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 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 […]
Diversity and KidLit This week I wanted to highlight some diverse children’s books that have been published on my podcast and blog. Children’s books are wonderful tools to help teach valuable lessons about equality and diversity. Check out some of my favorites below! Podcast with Author and Educator Valerie Bolling Let’s Dance is a beautiful book […]
Pigtails, Ponytails & Fairytales Do you wake up with crazy hair? Read Pigtails, Ponytails & Fairytales written by Sophia Namazy and illustrated by Eduardo Paj. Poppy is having a bad hair day. When Poppy is visited by two hairdressing fairies Flo and Sparkles each night, she wakes up with crazy hair! How will she stop […]
Synopsis The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead is a wonderful middle grade novel that can be enjoyed by both middle grade and teens. It’s also a wonderful novel to increase overall awareness and acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community. Bea is an only child that desperately wants a sister! How can […]
