Cozy and Sweet, Reviewing Twiggy and the Lost Socks by Renée DeVincent
My 8-year-old daughter and I absolutely adore Twiggy and the Lost Socks. It’s a story about Twiggy the squirrel and his unlikely soon-to-be friend, and there is a palpable energy of kindness and sharing throughout the pages. The cute, colorful illustrations bring the characters to life, and the story has just the right amount of […]
Interviewing Renée DeVincent, the Power of Storytelling
In this interview, we converse with author Renée DeVincent about her newest children’s book, Twiggy and the Lost Socks. As both the author and the illustrator, DeVincent’s passion for art shines through her work. She has received her M.Ed. in Counseling as well as an AAS degree in Graphic Design. Throughout the interview, her love […]
Lessons in Love from Happy Makes Me Happy, a Review
I read Happy Makes Me Happy with my own child. It has been an absolute joy. He has wanted Happy for his bedtime story nearly every night since we got the book. As a parent, I value books that not only entertain but also share valuable life lessons. Especially lessons in kindness, which I feel […]
Happy Makes Me Happy, Mr. B’s Guest Post
A new children’s book, Happy Makes Me Happy by Michael Barnes, has been released! It is an endearing story of a dog named Happy and the valuable lessons of joy and kindness he provides. Happy Makes Me Happy by Michael Barnes, illustrated by Blinky, is a 32-page children’s book that tells the charming story of […]
Understanding Norse Myths With Lois Liggett
Lois Liggett’s career highlights include earning an M.A. in gerontology and a B.S. in physical therapy. However, Lois’s expertise extends beyond the medical field, as she exhibited a profound fascination with the intricacies of language. This fascination was exemplified by her three-year commitment to leading a weekly word discussion program at a Maryland correctional facility, […]
Children’s Book Author Interview with Fazilla Shujaat
Children’s Book Author Interview with Fazilla Shujaat
Book Review Little Elephants / Elefantitos: A bilingual lift-the-flap book (Canticos)
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Book Suggestion Ria, are you ok?: Adventures in Pakistan
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.105″ background_layout=”light”] Suggested Reading Ria, are you ok?: Adventures in Pakistan (My Last Vacation) [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.105″ background_layout=”light”] Ria is a treasure hunter trying to find her way in the world while looking after her alcoholic friend. Bruno is a teacher who decided to take his dog on an adventure. Peter is a freelance […]
Book Review Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim
“Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas” written by Natasha Yim and illustrated by Grace Zong I love this picture book! Natasha Yim introduces the Chinese New Year to young readers by retelling a classic for children “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. This is a MUST HAVE for teachers, teaching readers about Chinese New Year, and […]
Book Review Families Can Be Different: Foster Care And Adoption In The Animal Kingdom
“Foster parents can look different from us” I LOVE this book I love how it explains adoption using animals the husky and polar bear for example able to make a family, I think my favorite is Koko and Ball. This book is educational and touching, it talks about how a fawn was abused and how […]
Worms by Bernard Friot
This is a quick and funny story about a little boy up to no good. This mischievous boy decided to mix thing up and add some flavor to his father’s fancy dinner party. This book will be one to easily entertain children, it will become a repeat read and you just might want to check […]
Bug in a Vacuum by Melanie Watt
Bug in a Vacuum by Melanie Watt I loved this story, what a great way to explain grief to a child. Using the perspective of a fly (bug) and a dog, each dealing with process of grieving with the five stages of grief (the Kübler-Ross model) The illustrations were amazing such and attention to detail, […]