The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a cute little book that reminds us that everything is not always as it seems and that birthdays (or unbirthdays!) are not always about presents. Sometimes they are more than that! What role will Caspian’s grandpa play this time? Has he […]
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 beautiful picture book both engages children and teaches them about all the responsibilities (and fun) that come with pet ownership! The storyline educates in a way that flows rather than being […]
The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story is beautifully written and introduces young children to the cultural celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year. The different aspects and traditions are incorporated in a way that explains their significance and detail to the reader without sounding like a documentary! […]
Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray My rating: 5 of 5 stars The second book in this gorgeous series that is perfect for any little wanna be detectives out there! Dylan and Emily are the perfect introduction to the mystery genre for preschoolers onwards and even keep the adults guessing […]
Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Why did Tad (Janie’s ex-husband) turn up suddenly? What happened to him? Why did so many people have a reason to want him gone? These questions and many more weave throughout this page-turner that keeps you guessing as more of the story […]
Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the 2nd book in the Cray series and if possible I think I loved it even more than the first! The prose was beautiful and the rhyming kept a steady pace without being cheesy just to achieve a match! […]
Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow, so much to unpack in this brilliant book. There’s the mystery, the romance, the hidden histories and motivations of different characters. The second book in an amazing series, this one contains references to its predecessor but can also be read as a […]
A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautiful story that will help kids to understand both the consequences of bullying and the importance of forgiveness and friendship. The rhythm of the story flows well and keeps it simple for younger kids whilst also getting the point […]
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another beautiful book from this fabulous author! The next installment of Carrie and her adventures with her grandmother’s hidden treasures. This story shows the power of looking at the same everyday things with a different perspective and how it can make the ordinary […]
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cash and Hollis’ story is a great one! I actually read book #2 in this series first so it was great to go back and discover the whole story of how this, at first unlikely, couple found each other! The […]
Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance by Sylvie Stewart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Miller and Maisy’s story is one that reminds you not to judge a book by its cover! Like the first two books in this series, things are not always as they seem. Add in the character of […]
Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another brilliant page turner in this series! Pavlo and Regan are both such interesting characters and their fiery chemistry is electrifying as they learn to get along through necessity! Secrets abound in this story and you […]
Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow, this story drew me straight in and the twists didn’t stop coming! Cade is the perfect strong alpha male, but Keira is no shrinking wallflower and the plot kept me guessing throughout! Definitely going to add this author […]
I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu My rating: 5 of 5 stars As an Early Childhood worker this book seems to be a wonderful resource to use in the classroom. It uses beautiful alliteration throughout and allows children to feel affirmed and represented in literature. […]
Carrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a beautiful, whimsical story about dreams, family connections and how love can conquer any distance. With beautiful adjectives throughout, the story captures the imagination of young and old and allows us to imagine what it would be like if we could really […]
Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars Not only does this beautiful book contain many inspiring affirmations for young children, it also links them to the alphabet which has multiple benefits! It helps […]
Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a beautiful story about the powers of persistence and flexibility as well as being open to new ideas as sometimes the inspiration for an award winning product can come from the strangest of places! It would be a great story […]
The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small My rating: 5 of 5 stars Perfect for this time of year, this 2nd book in a series is a beautiful, cosy Christmas story! I read the previous book earlier this year and loved it so much, that this one was an auto read! I look forward to more […]
Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a child I always wanted to play detective, and so this book was right up my alley! I loved the characters and the way they played detective to solve the […]
Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is gorgeous and teaches dog safety in a fun, child friendly way! The message is told in beautiful rhyme so doesn’t seem preachy but still gets the information across. Highly recommended! […]
SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 5 of 5 stars My first Logan McKenna book but you can bet it won’t be my last! A definite page turner that has you guessing right from the start! So many possibilities that you get so involved in – could it have been…. I […]
Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was beautiful and made me cry! Such a sweet story of two young people communicating across the world – it just goes to show that children know the true meaning of friendship. I also learnt a lot about the […]
Russian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars So his best friend’s a prince but Lev is a man in uniform! Bodyguard to a prince, he certainly catches Daphne’s eye even if they can’t stand each other! It’s always fun to read an enemies-to-lovers story and watch the characters fight […]
Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! This book was smoking! An everyday girl, a gorgeous prince and a whole lot of spice! This is a fairytale romance for grownups! And only book 1 of a series so there’s plenty more to come! I can’t wait to read more – […]
Love Shots by Isobel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars Yet another fantastic Bluestone Series book! After having read about Teddy in the previous books, it was great to see him get his turn! Summer is definitely a fiery character and I’ve always been a fan of the trope where the leads grew up […]
Hero Complex by Isobel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars I accidentally read this as the 2nd of my Bluestone Series but it didn’t matter – although there were references to the two characters from book 2, I was still able to become quickly absorbed in the story of Lily and Ace! I love […]
Love Tools by Isobel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first in the Bluestone Series and my first book by this author, but it quickly became one of many in both categories! Lily is a fiery heroine with a past and Jake is everything you want in an alpha male – strong, working […]
The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small My rating: 5 of 5 stars I instantly fell in love with this story! The adventures took me back to my childhood when anything was possible and I was on the edge of my seat for each of Russell’s adventures! What would happen and how would he get through […]
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ll admit this book originally threw me as it was not entirely what I was expecting but then that was a good thing! I fell more in love with the characters as I went along and loved all the sidekicks, plus the fact that […]
A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo My rating: 5 of 5 stars Friends to lovers, hidden feelings, relationships of convenience, all of my favourite tropes in one book! So it goes without saying that I absolutely loved this book! Even if I did get frustrated […]
