Category: Books

Maisy Goes To The Musuem Book Review

Maisy Goes To The Musuem Book Review

Candlewick Press recently sent me some great new books for the kids.  First a little about Candlewick Press: Candlewick Press, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, publishes outstanding children’s books for readers of all ages. Since we first opened our doors in 1991, we’ve received more than 1500 accolades and honors, and have been named “the fastest growing [...]

Animalympics Books Review

Animalympics Books Review

I was recently set a 5 book set called Animalympics from Haven Books. Haven Books is a dynamic English-language press based in Hong Kong. Our books focus primarily on Asian and international themes, and are enjoyed worldwide by readers of all ages. We publish strong, fresh titles on a wide variety of topics – including [...]

“You’re Not the Boss of Me” Book Review

“You’re Not the Boss of Me” Book Review

My oldest son, who is 4, is finding new ways every day to try to get under my skin.  When I had the opportunity to review Betsy Brown Braun’s new book “You’re Not the Boss of Me”, I was very excited.  First a little about Betsy: Betsy, a renowned child development and behavior specialist, popular [...]

Preparing the Millennial Child Book Review

Preparing the Millennial Child Book Review

I am always on the lookout for advice on how to raise my 2 rambunctious boys.  I was recently offered the opportunity to review a new book called Preparing the Millennial Child by MaryAnn Ball: With the recent recall of more than 1 million baby swings that caused deaths in three children and the rising [...]

Who Loves the Little Lamb?  Book Review

Who Loves the Little Lamb? Book Review

I love reading books to my children but there are times I forget why I had these beautiful kids.  This next book:  Who Loves the  Little Lamb? by Lezlie Evans helps me to remember. “From dawn till after day is done, Mama loves her little one.” A fussy lamb is crying, so her mama dries [...]

50 Burning Questions- A Sizzling History of Fire Book Review

50 Burning Questions- A Sizzling History of Fire Book Review

While this next book 50 Burning Questions is a little to old for my boys, it grabbed my attention.  First a little about Annick Press: Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge publishers of books for children and young adults.  True to its motto of ”Excellence and Innovation in Children’s Literature”, Annick Press is [...]

How Do You Read to A Rabbit? Book Review

How Do You Read to A Rabbit? Book Review

We are huge animal lovers in our house so this next book, How Do You  Read to A Rabbit? was a natural choice for us…First a little about Annick Press: Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge publishers of books for children and young adults.  True to its motto of ”Excellence and Innovation [...]

Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Purple Problem Book Review

Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Purple Problem Book Review

My boys and I love books.  Every night before we go to bed we read 3 books and boy do they struggle with the choices.  I had a chance to review some great new titles from Annick Press.   First a little about Annick Press: Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge [...]

Mortimer Board Book Review

Mortimer Board Book Review

I have never heard of the book Mortimer but it has now become one of my 4 year old’s absolute favorite books. First a little about Annick Press: Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge publishers of books for children and young adults.  True to its motto of ”Excellence and Innovation in Children’s Literature”, [...]

Hand of Fate by Lis Wiehl and April Henry Book Review

Hand of Fate by Lis Wiehl and April Henry Book Review

The second installment in a New York Times best-selling series featuring three professional female crime fighters. Fox News legal correspondent Lis Wiehl teams up with veteran mystery novelist April Henry for this compelling new mystery. Warning: this one’s not for the faint of heart.   When the host of a popular Portland, OR radio talk [...]

Barefoot Books:  Animal Boogie Book Review

Barefoot Books: Animal Boogie Book Review

As we all know by now, books are one of my biggest loves.  I was recently given the opportunity to review a great book from Barefoot Books: Welcome to a place…where there’s always time for make believe.  Where  whimsical can be wise and learning can be fun.  Where stories have the power to inspire children [...]

Finn McCool and the Great Fish Book & S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet Book Review & Giveaway

Finn McCool and the Great Fish Book & S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet Book Review & Giveaway

My in-laws just recently returned back from a trip to Ireland.  When I received Finn McCool and the Great Fish and S is for Shamrock: An Ireland Alphabet, talk about perfect timing!  First a little about Sleeping Bear Press: Since our first success with The Legend of Sleeping Bear (Official Children’s Book of Michigan) in 1998, Sleeping [...]

The Snowman’s Song: A Christmas Story – Children’s Book Review

The Snowman’s Song: A Christmas Story – Children’s Book Review

The Snowman’s Song: A Christmas Story is a beautifully written children’s book about a young snowman with a seemingly impossible dream.  Each day the snowman sets out fresh and hopeful and ends in disappointment and defeat.  Ultimately hope comes in the form of a little girl who sees beneath the surface of frozen snow and [...]

Annick Press:  Kaboom! Book Review

Annick Press: Kaboom! Book Review

Having 2 boys I know this next book review is going to be a hit when they get a little older:  Kaboom!  by Annick Press:   Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge publishers of books for children and young adults.  True to its motto of ”Excellence and Innovation in Children’s Literature”, Annick Press is [...]

Annick Press:  The Paper Bag Princess Book Review

Annick Press: The Paper Bag Princess Book Review

This next review book is perfect for my 2 boys:  The Paper Bag Princess by Annick Press:   Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge publishers of books for children and young adults.  True to its motto of ”Excellence and Innovation in Children’s Literature”, Annick Press is committed to creating dynamic, ground-breaking by Canadian and [...]

Annick Press:  “Together” Book Review

Annick Press: “Together” Book Review

This next book review is geared towards 2-5 year olds:  “Together” by Annick Press: Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge publishers of books for children and young adults.  True to its motto of ”Excellence and Innovation in Children’s Literature”, Annick Press is committed to creating dynamic, ground-breaking by Canadian and international authors.  We [...]

Annick Press: Wiggle Giggle Tickle Train Review

Annick Press: Wiggle Giggle Tickle Train Review

Time for another great book!  I was recently given the opportunity to review 5 books from Annick Press.  First a little about  Annick Press: Annick Press is recognized as one of the most innovative and cutting-edge publishers of books for children and young adults.  True to its motto of ”Excellence and Innovation in Children’s Literature”, Annick Press is committed [...]

Red in the Flower Bed:  Children’s Book Review

Red in the Flower Bed: Children’s Book Review

Taking on a subject that is near and dear to my heart Red in the Flower Bed, by Andrea Nepa is an adorable children’s book about interracial adoption. The story follows a seed’s journey from her original home to her final destination with her new garden family where, although different, she is a perfect fit.  [...]

Post It Review

Post It Review

I was able to review Post It. Now i know you might think what could you test on paper lol, but i had no idea they had the variety they did!

“The Gift of the Inuksuk” Book Review & Giveaway

“The Gift of the Inuksuk” Book Review & Giveaway

Once again, I bring you a wonderful book from Sleeping Bear Press:

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