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 This beautiful story flows beautifully with a rhyming pattern that is inclusive without sounding forced. A great read aloud for any early childhood environment as an introduction to […]
Oscar and Emmy Visit Grandma by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oscar and Emmy are off on another heartwarming adventure – this time to Grandma’s house! This beautifully written and illustrated picture book gives the perspective of and attention to the feelings of children who are leaving pets behind whilst on holiday. […]
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 Lots of books talk about feeding cats and playing with them but this book gently explains what happens when you take your cat to the vet […]
Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance by Krysten Lindsay Hager My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ll admit at first I wasn’t sure what to make of Paige and Viktor, especially since whilst we’re at admissions, I hadn’t realised they would be college age but it didn’t take long for me […]
Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is beautifully written and illustrated. The message behind it, that when we put on the armor of God, we can be brave, strong and courageous, is gently intertwined in a way that makes it’s point but also draws children in. Presented in […]
Falling Down by Anne Mercier My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved the sneak peek into how things like music videos are made and the real goss behind the scenes of the music and video industries. Although a fictionalised version of course, it was a great way to start imagining all the goings on. […]
This Time Around by Kimberly Packard My rating: 5 of 5 stars How often do we all wonder what if? What if we could change the past and do something differently? However, it must also be remembered what would happen to our current lives if we did. Josie, when suffering difficulties in her current life […]
Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione My rating: 5 of 5 stars I so wasn’t ready to let go of Mariella and her family’s story so I was grateful for this 2nd installment. I have always found it fascinating how immigrants brought so much to their new homes especially in the […]
Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story by Luigina Vecchione My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story swept me away right from the start. Mariella’s story gives a true insight into how many everyday Italians and others around the world had to fight to survive during World War 2. Neighbours spying […]
Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Loved this book!! Sweetness and spice and all things nice!! A sweet alpha male like Burke and a no holds barred heroine like Shayna make for the perfect combo. Kept a smile on my face reading […]
The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young My rating: 5 of 5 stars Have I mentioned I love this series? So well written, great characters and original plot lines! Justine and Jackson’s story is no different. I love all the twists and turns and just enough of a spooky element to keep you on the […]
4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m glad nobody asked me to choose a favourite out of these 4 books as that would be impossible! From cowboys to PIs to men in uniform and alpha males! Plus strong female characters who often surprise their man and […]
Breaking Apart by Wanda J. Venters My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another fantastic thriller from this great pair of authors! Marnie and Louise are back along with their families and another medical mystery has manifested in their lives. Once again they are on the case and fighting to find the truth as well as […]
Break Bone Fever by Mary Rae My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow, this book was so much more than I expected. I was thinking of a straight-forward who dunnit, but this mystery certainly had a page-turning thriller aspect with continual twists and turns! I thought I had things solved from the beginning but nothing […]
Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story was a clean, sweet and wholesome romance with a frenemy trope. Ryan and Meg present as opposite who really do share some goals but will they ever notice or are they too busy fighting? Can they both achieve their aims […]
Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Good fairies, bad fairies, they must all be written about, especially if you want to stay in each of their good books! This story encapsulates the thought process of a child and speaks in that child’s voice! I won’t give away the […]
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. […]
