Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a great Thanksgiving story for children about how a turkey can be eaten for Thanksgiving or pardoned. I recommend this book to families who make want to share with their little ones that there are traditions but also that each person […]
Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lois Wickstrom writes yet another great children’s story. The stories spark imagination and inspire readers to think outside of the box. This book is part 2 of a 6 part series of story stories all designed to give readers a new perspective. I […]
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed reading this book. The beginning caught me off guard and the rest of the story took me by surprise as well. There were some parts that were predictable but overall it was a charming story and I found myself at […]
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a book I almost didn’t read, due to the title, but one of the reviews made me feel like I could benefit from reading this, and I’m glad that I did. This book despite the […]
Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Super enemies is a story of sibling rivalry. I enjoyed the story telling because of how realistic it depicts siblings and their reactions to each other. I would recommend this book to parents of young children as well as to young readers so they […]
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars The sneaky kitten is a quick charming story about a boy who seems to love adventures with his grandfather. In the story he meets a new friend and has fun playing with this friend while Grandpa watches excitedly. […]
Snow in Love by Libby Kay My rating: 4 of 5 stars Snow in Love was an enchanting read. It is a story about two paralympic skiers who find themselves during training and by finding themselves are able to find love. I enjoyed being transported to Aspen to revel in the glistening snow while reading […]
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that includes people of diverse skin tones to provide characters that are animating a wonderful nursery rhyme. This would make a great gift for a new parent or a child who is just […]
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and seeing where life would take Mercy and Sherry. The author has a way of telling the story of La Llorona in a magical and mystical manner that makes it intriguing and not as frightening as some […]
Dwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This a great short story that illustrates how important it is to be fair and to consider all sides of a problem. I enjoyed reading about the dilemmas and seeing how the queen dealt with the problems that the mirror didn’t easily give […]
A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed reading about Carina and her Christmas adventure. It was nice to experience life in a world that has been affected by covid not because covid has been idealistic but because it is our new norm and this story shows how […]
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is a spin off of the Notebook Mysteries, but reads well as a stand alone book as well. If you’re familiar with the Notebook Mysteries then this book is a fast-forward about 20 years and the protagonist of this book a close […]
Mis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna Chronicles by T.H. Leatherman My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a very fun read. I enjoyed traveling to another world with Evan and meeting all of the whimsical characters. Some of the characters had not so good intentions just like the characters we encounter in real life […]
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Just One More Egg is a great children’s book about helping others and how by doing so sometimes we actually help ourselves too. I really enjoyed this short story and the artwork as well. The moral of the story […]
Hungry Business by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hungry Business is a short story that takes place in a dystopian future, where humans are slowly becoming endangered due to the “hungries”. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about a young woman who is still hopeful to find love despite the circumstances around her. It […]
True Colors: Book Three by K. R. Raye My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was a great but emotional conclusion to the series. The book picks up a year after the events of the previous book and we get to find out where life continues to take Imani, Melody, Lance and the rest […]
Notebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was so excited to be able to go on yet another adventure with Emma and the gang and during my favorite time of the year no less. It’s the Christmas season, and of course more mystery abounds. The book is written […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fast forward to 1887, we return with another promising adventure. Emma awakes in a dangerous situation. At first it seems that she is alone, but Dear One is with her. The circumstances of their situation are slowly revealed to the reader. […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars It is now 1885, 2 years since the second book ended, and we finally get to find out who the narrator and the mysterious Dear One are referring to when the narrator speaks. This book follows suit if the series […]
Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book picks up where it left off. It reminds readers of the previous story’s intrigue and mysteries, and also explains more about the events that led to present day events. It is now 1883 12 years after the last book began and […]
Emma by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book starts off with the fictional retelling of the Chicago fire of 1871 and quickly introduces the main character Emma. The story follows Emma as she grows and matures into a wonderful character full of intrigue and strength. I enjoyed how the author incorporated […]
The Colors of Love by K.R. Raye My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a story about love in the African American community. It shows the love of friends Lance, Melody, and Imani. This book touches on a lot of sensitive subjects such as domestic violence, suicide, promiscuity, interracial dating, and even crossing unspoken […]
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt My rating: 5 of 5 stars Moby Plays the Flute is a nice short story. Although this book is recommended for younger children, it shows audiences of all ages that sometimes we have to keep working for something that we want to achieve and not everything is what […]
Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a great children’s book. It is short but still conveys a message that is good for young children to learn, working together and the value of friendship. I really […]
It was a great story to listen to, and although at times hearing the narrator attempt to do the voice of Maddie was a little off putting it wasn’t enough to distract from the beautiful storyline of Sky, Max and Maddie. This story had a wonderful blend of charisma, sass, and empathy. I thoroughly enjoyed […]
Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed reading Shake Down. There was humor, suspense, and even a few unexpected surprises. One of my favorite things about this book was the down south feel. Not only were several cities and landmarks from Florida and Georgia mentioned, but also the […]
Bake Believe by Cori Cooper My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed reading the story of Cat and her journey from “making” frozen waffles and microwave dinners to learning how to bake. It is a sweet story of a middle school girl who’s finding her way in more ways than one, from navigating […]
Bake Happy by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you haven’t read Bake Believe and Bake Off, do yourself a favor and read those, then read this you won’t be disappointed! I’m so grateful to Cori for introducing the wonderful world of Cat Anderson and her family. This story tied together the […]
Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith My rating: 5 of 5 stars Something about Aimee was a great read that took me away. I felt as if I traveled to New York and even to Jawahir. The book had lots of twists and turns and kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed […]
