It’s Cool To Be Kind: A Children’s Book on Kindness and Friendship by Shermaine Perry-Knights My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a quick easy read that shows not only big dreams and ways that you can be kind but small ways every day to be kind. From helping to carry groceries to showing […]
Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado My rating: 5 of 5 stars First book I have read by this author, and I LOVED it. The illustrations were nostalgic of Chalk Zone vibes and the fun easy to read rhymes gave a […]
Down By The River by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars Love Tricia Gardella’s books, yes all of them. They are always so beautifully illustrated and amazing for young readers. This one is about rivers, life inside them, above them, over them, and around them. Easy to read and beautiful illustrations gave me […]
Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids by Dagmara Sitek My rating: 5 of 5 stars Beautiful message in this one. While I found a few of the pages confusing on the order to read the talk bubbles the story was amazing. Dagmara Sitek shows an easy to understand for young readers what […]
A Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars Vibrant illustrations help this extremely entertaining story to life. Angela shows determination, perseverance, patience and overcoming bullies in this slippery match to catch a pig. Could you catch a pig? Also, side note LOVE how the pig was very similar looking […]
Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Aww poor little Buddy. This one has a very important lesson, HONESTY. All too often others take the blame for things because no one likes to get in trouble but letting others take it when they […]
Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oh, so important. Everyone is made special, and everyone has their special family out there waiting for them. Patience while you wait is one of the hardest things to do in this world, but the good […]
You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a beautiful book. A wonderful message with beautiful illustrations brings this message full circle. Every living thing is made unique, or special in their own way. Yes, some can be cruel about those differences, but they make you special and they are […]
Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oooo. I can’t believe this series is almost over, I have enjoyed every moment of this series, and this book was no different. Sylvia Black truly is one of my favorite authors. Dual perspectives of Bistrita and Chara. Chara is the best friend of […]
Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oh my. This one gets into the heat quick and then builds. I have read several of Anise Storm’s books and I will always choose her work as a go to. While the first book in this series was friends to lovers, this one […]
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first book I have read by Miss Whitaker, and I must say those illustrations were STUNNING. We spent more time looking at everything on each page than reading all the definitions in the back. […]
Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book I have read by the inspirational Jill Monaco, and it was perfect. Even as an adult we need a reminder that just because we don’t have physical armor, we always have our spiritual armor. Beautiful illustrations complete the wonderful […]
The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars Absolutely love Kim Ann’s books. Such fun and beautiful illustrations mixed with “fun fonts” that make it fun to read for all ages. I love how inclusive the […]
Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars Once again, Terri Sabol bridges the gap between people and understanding their pets. Oscar and Emmy are due for their annual checkups in this one and […]
Alchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mystery, history, and more. Once again, the world Barbara Barnett weaves in the pages of this series pulls you in and fully emerges you. Apothecary’s Curse introduces you to the world and the characters, but Alchemy of Glass takes you deeper into the […]
Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ooooo this one was a treat. This is the first book I have read by Kristin Ward and the moment I saw “The End” I instantly went and preordered book two so that I could see what […]
Shadowed Storm by Mavery Ellscott My rating: 5 of 5 stars Never a dull moment in this series. The author doesn’t make you wait long for the action like life moments happen in an instant and this instalment in the Shadow Defense Security series is no different. Dual perspectives of Seb and Alexis. A normal […]
Wheel of Evil by N.L. Holmes My rating: 5 of 5 stars The things we do for family. N.L. Holmes brings us Neferet and Bener-ib’s newest adventure or I should say mystery. This time though it’s very close to home with her uncle being in direct danger and thus her entire family at risk. From […]
Wild King by K.M. Scott My rating: 5 of 5 stars Who knew keeping it anonymous could go so wrong and so right. I love this series by K.M. Scott and can’t believe it’s been a year already since book one. Dual perspectives of Kellen and Salem. Since the loss of his younger brother Theo, […]
The Veil by Karli Rush My rating: 5 of 5 stars My oh my. After more than two weeks of my best friend telling me I have got to read this book I finally got the chance to dive in. This is the first book I have read by Karli Rush and lordy it was […]
Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau My rating: 5 of 5 stars Love, love, love this series already. This was my introduction to the outstanding A.D. Brazeau’s work, and I cannot wait to read more. The dual perspectives of Greer and Theron, Blood & Ravens transports you into history with a […]
Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a cute quick book for beginner readers. Tricia makes sure each grandson has a unique imaginative adventure but makes sure they have time altogether too. The illustrations bring everyone’s personality to view with each adventure. View all my reviews
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sometimes an itch is just an itch. Honestly my favorite book by Tricia Gardella so far. Such a cute little story of relatable everyday kid stuff. All of Jack’s friends work together to help him help his dog Shank. From […]
Word Play by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars Very relatable story for anyone with an eager learner. Once again Tricia Gardella takes you on an adventure, this time with little Joe. His first day at school his teacher takes too long to talk about reading so he decides to go on an […]
“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars Absolutely love Absurd…. Tricia Gardella has quickly become one of my favorite children’s book authors. Her work is always so fun and with vibrant illustrations and easy rhyming for all ages of reading. This book […]
Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hit the small town feels on the nose. This is the first book I have read by the talented Donna S. Frelick and being from a small town in the mountains of North […]
The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Interesting is just the tip of the iceberg on how to describe this book. While I’ll admit I don’t often read many historical fantasy books, this one just grabbed my attention. The author’s incredible talent in weaving so many things into the perfect […]
The Chaos Clock by Danielle Ackley-McPhail My rating: 5 of 5 stars Not gonna lie, the cover of this one pulled me in instantly, but the synopsis of the anthology made me too curious I had to find out what was inside. While I love works and shows inspired by HP Lovecraft and HG Wells, […]
Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cute read about helping others. Everything about the Dinopotamus series is amazing the easy to comprehend stories for all ages and how they always involve so many life lessons in them. This one was no different Lois Wickstrom […]
Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars Anytime I pick up a Terri Sabol book I know it’s going to be a treasure. This book shows the amazing ways youngsters overcome anxiety. Rocky is going to his first family reunion and doesn’t know anyone other than his parents and sister. The […]
