Let’s Make Cookies with Ashley Mills Monaghan!
Nothing says the holidays like a fresh batch of homemade cookies. But be careful, because we all know what happens if you decide to give those cookies to a mouse! Our good friend, author and musician Ashley Mills Monaghan, has a special holiday cookie treat for us! She has 12, in fact! Ashley is celebrating the holidays with 12 Days…
Featured Author Andi Cann
Who is Andi Cann? Indie author Andi Cann is one of the more prolific in her field with over 25 different picture book titles for children covering a variety of subjects, from early education to social emotional topics and self care. Her kid friendly stories are accompanied by eye-catching and intriguing images, whether she creates illustrations herself or collaborates with…
25 Winter Picture Books to Keep you Warm
The air is getting colder, snow is falling, and winter is upon us. This means lots of time cozied up inside to read with your little ones, so why not make the best of it with some great winter picture books. These winter themed stories for kids range from educational books to laugh out loud funny nonsense and are suitable…
Talking About Cutie Sue with Kate Melton
There is nothing quite so magical as a Christmas snow, and in Kate Melton’s latest book “Cutie Sue and the Christmas Miracle”, that’s exactly what she wishes for from Santa. Cutie Sue is a little girl with a big heart. Kate Melton’s likable little heroine, Cutie Sue, is spunky and kind hearted, whether she is battling the dark, fighting germs,…
“Rupert’s Snowman” Review and Author Q&A
Winter is upon us! All that beautiful snow means sledding and snowmen! This week’s featured book, “Rupert’s Snowman” by Phillipa Warden, has both of these wonderful winter traditions, along with an adorable story and some beautiful illustrations by Grace Ward. This is a winter picture book to warm your heart. Ruperts Snowman is the story of a boy named Rupert…
I Love You to The Treetops by Angelina Gauthier
“I Love You to the Treetops” is the latest book by indie author Angelina Gauthier. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to read and review her previous release “What Kind of World Would It Be”, and today I have the opportunity to not only review this new release, but also share with you a Q&A I had with…
Rambee Boo gets a Picture Book Review!
“This is the Tale of Rambee Boo, a kind sweet dog who’s silly too!” Thus begins the first book in Reena Korde Pagnoni’s “Rambee Boo” children’s picture book series, published by Pagnoni’s personal independent publishing company, Waman Books. The first book in this children’s picture book series, “Meet Rambee Boo!”, acts as an introduction to the fun furry character of…
Let’s Learn About Chemistry with Stephanie Ryan
Can learning chemistry be fun? Stephanie Ryan, PhD thinks so, and her book “Let’s Learn About Chemistry” has me convinced that teaching chemistry doesn’t have to be boring. The independently published book is available in digital and board book format on Amazon, and is an original and creative approach to science and STEM learning designed for young children. This book…
Talking About The Wish Carvers with Kathleen Gauer
Do you remember the fairy tale stories you grew up with? The fairy tale stories your mother told you were designed to teach and ignite your imagination. There are so many stories now, so many books with beautiful pictures, and an abundance of ways to share them. But where have the fairy tales gone? Yes the fairytale stories of our…
20 Halloween Picture Books to Read Aloud
My son loves Halloween. If it’s creepy, or gross, or spooky, my son cannot get enough. Back in July, he had a huge melt down in the middle of Target because I wouldn’t “make it Halloween”, which he was certain I was capable of doing. This is true. I cannot make this up. Four year olds are a special kind…