A blog about my love for food, family and ways to encourage language through mealtime.
Clean Getaway When middle grade novel Clean Getaway by Nic Stone arrived at my door, I was immediately intrigued by the plot of the story. 11 year old Scoob just had his spring break cancelled because he got in trouble again at school! He thinks that he will have the most boring spring break until […]
I’m Not Just a Scribble I’m Not Just a Scribble written and illustrated by Diane Alber is a wonderful to help begin important conversations about friendship, empathy, inclusion and diversity. Scribble, the main character didn’t think he was different until he met his first drawing. After feeling left out, Scribble decides to take the opportunity […]
When Sadness Is At Your Door I recently found When Sadness Is At Your Door by Eva Eland at my local library. What is sadness? How do we cope with it? For many children, they may not understand what sadness is and why they feel this way. This is not just for younger children but […]
Do you want to elicit language with your toddler? I am excited to write about these beautiful board books from Abrams! Board books are perfect for little ones because of their sturdy pages and beautiful illustrations. Each of these books are interactive and a great way to build speech and language with your baby. Do […]
About Matthew Van Fleet Matthew Van Fleet’s innovative books have been introducing children to basic concepts for over twenty years. His unique formats invite toddlers and preschoolers to touch, press, pull, lift and even sniff as they explore colors, shapes, numbers, letters, opposites and more. Matthew’s books include the #1 New York Times bestsellers Tails […]
“One small step for man is one giant leap for friendship.” The Space Walk by Brian Biggs The Space Walk by Brian Biggs is a story about astronaut Randolph who wants to go a space walk. Before he goes on this special walk, he needs to get certain things done like exercise, eat lunch and […]
Do you have a son that is not sporty? How does that affect him? Does he feel left out? Check out this wonderful podcast with acclaimed author and psychologist Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette. After reading her book, The Last Boys Picked, I wanted to talk more with Janet about this important topic of boys, sports and […]
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana, (White Bird, 2019) White Bird As an avid reader who is passionate about children’s literature, there are many books that captivate my attention. However, the graphic novel, White Bird is in a class of its own! White Bird written and illustrated by […]
Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools About a month ago, I was contacted by Marci Heit, creator of Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools after she read by article, 5 Ways To Get Your Child with Special Needs Involved in the Kitchen. Check out Q.D. Foodie’s website here! What are Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools and why are they so […]
Bluebee Pals Techie Rangers, a perfect companion to the Bluebee Pal Pro! Do you want to add an educational carryover tool with your Bluebee Pal? Bluebee Pal Techie Rangers is the book for you! I co-authored this picture book with president of Kayle Concepts LLC, Laura Jiencke. This book is beautifully illustrated by the talented […]
