The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in the series. I recommend reading the first if you haven’t. Not only would you be able to understand this story better, but it’s a great book. This book is even better though! The author keeps you […]
The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars An adorable book of animals A to Z. There are a lot of these types of books out there. This one is completely different. There is a focus on their cute little noses. Kids can guess which animal will be […]
Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in the series. However, you can read this one as a stand alone story. I recommend reading the first though. You will not miss details, but you will miss an incredible book. The first […]
Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story by Luigina Vecchione My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a story! There is so much emotion in this story – love, pain, courage, and so much more. The author is a brilliant writer who draws you into the story as if you are there […]
Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I want to first mention that I love the art in this book! I think this is the first time I have seen the author do the art herself and it’s fun! The story and illustrations are adorable. Dinopotamus wants to be […]
Just Ducky by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love the writing style and imagination of this author. The cover and title immediately pulled me in. When I learned it was a supernatural story, I was even more excited to read. I have read many MANY supernatural stories but this is like […]
Evil Sushi by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars I kept going back and forth on whether or not to read this book. Why did I consider it? I have enjoyed other books by this author. The name and cover intrigued me. I love sushi. Why did I almost pass it up? The […]
Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars What happens when you scrape your knee? Find out in this story! I read this with my 7 year old son. I love how things are explained in a way that makes sense to kids. My son is homeschooled and this year for […]
Troy by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story sets up the trilogy nicely if you haven’t already read it. If you have, it has added a nice bonus read to the series. After having read the series, I must admit I was very happy to see a prelude! Any addition to […]
Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this book with my seven year old son. We both enjoyed it very much. The illustrations are adorable, bright and colorful. The story is cute, rhythmic and funny. My son giggled through out the entire book. We thought […]
Kris & The Cowboys: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another adventure with Kris? Yes please! These beginner chapter books are a lot of fun for my 7yo son and I to read together. They are always well written, and detailed in a way that’s easy for kids […]
Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second in the Kingdom of Mir series. My 7yo son and I are loving this series. We like this one more than the first. It has a baby dragon! As in the first, Wynnie seems to be the smartest […]
A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars The time has come. The last book in the Life Is Hell series by Naomi Valkyrie. I’m going to go cry in a ball in the corner. Okay, back. If you couldn’t tell, I absolutely love this series. The series is […]
Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book four in the Life Is Hell series. I am very disappointed… that this series is almost over! I love this series so much. What’s not to love? Magic, Supernatural beings, danger, love and it all takes place in an unassuming small town. […]
Breaking Apart by Wanda J. Venters My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book number two in this series and we have another murder mystery for Dr Liccione and Dr Finnerty. This time, a young veteran dies by suicide and his wife believes something else is up. The doctors must figure out if there really is […]
Break Bone Fever by Mary Rae My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book number one in the medical mystery series. I thought it was very well written and interesting. In this story, two Doctors must figure out how their doctor friend was murdered. Their friend, Dr Gen, was investigating an illness that started […]
Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kris is the daughter of a single dad. He calls her his princess but she doesn’t want to be called a princess. She wants to be seen as a strong and daring knight. Her dad goes away […]
The Winemakers – Box set: A Series of Sun-Kissed Historical Romances by Giovanna Siniscalchi My rating: 5 of 5 stars These are three historical romance stories based in Portugal. I enjoyed reading about Portugal and these characters set in the 1800’s. The first story follows Julia who is trying to keep her vineyard going after […]
Loris Opens Up His Heart by Dagmara Sitek There are not a lot of books that deal with the tough subject of foster care. This is a great one with beautiful illustrations for children! Loris has been through a lot in his short life. He has completely shut down because of it. He moves in […]
Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars I will start off by saying this is the second in the series. If you haven’t read the first, I recommend it. When I saw this book was out, I was not hesitant for even a moment before grabbing it. To me, this is […]
Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a cute and funny story. I read this with my 7yo who laughed throughout the whole thing. Safe to say, he enjoyed it. Sometimes the best gift, is one that wasn’t […]
Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was not expecting how this book would turn out. I guess that’s the point of the story really. Things you plan for have a way of surprising you. There were surprises in store for both of the main characters. I read this with […]
Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this with my 7yo and we both enjoyed it. What’s not to love? Magic, adventure, mishaps, and strength of character. There were a lot of life lessons in this story, but they weren’t overwhelming or boring. This was a great coming […]
Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars The illustrations of this book were whimsical and colorful. The story teaches how sometimes the best advice can come from the least expected place. It also teaches how sometimes, taking chances can be worth it in […]
Touched by Skye Turner My rating: 5 of 5 stars It was definitely odd to me that 10 authors wrote one book. I have never heard anything like it before. I wasn’t sure how it would work. I was pleasantly surprised that it not only worked, but was a great read. It was cohesive as […]
Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love love LOVE this series. Each book is one that I cannot put down. This is book three of five in the series and I cannot wait to read the other two. These will definitely be books that I read over […]
Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a classic enemies to friends romance. That’s not to say it’s the same as every other one. I love the cranky, tough cowboy Ryan who just needs to let some light into is life. Meg can be that light if […]
Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a cute story about writing a book about fairies! Of course you have to write about the bad fairies, other wise they might get up to some trouble! My 7yo son and I have read many of this author’s books, and […]
Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story is a cute adventure and an easy read for young kids. I read this with my 7yo son who enjoyed it. It was fast paced and kept him entertaining the whole time. Meeting all of the […]
Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a great story to read to kids who want a dog. Kids can follow CJ and Lora as they learn about what it takes to take care of a dog. […]
