Entries by Tanya Wall

Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, March 2024

Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Louis Wickstrom writes a great short chapter book again! Code Dog is a is tailored for young readers, featuring short, engaging chapters perfect for keeping young minds captivated. The story follows three adventurous children and their Morse code-tapping dog as they embark on a […]

Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Though Yoga by Janice Pratt and Lenora Degen – Review by Tanya Wall, March 2024

Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through Yoga by Janice Pratt My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Planting Seeds” by Janett Pratt is a great way to help any adult delving into yoga and mindfulness with children. With meticulously structured lesson plans and captivating activities, this book serves as avguide for instilling healthy habits and positive […]

Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Tanya Wall, March 2024

Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities” by Gisella Nevada is an essential read for families considering adding a furry friend to their household. Through the engaging story of Lora and CJ’s journey […]

Treasure Hunt (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, February 2024

Treasure Hunt by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lois Wickstrom’s Treasure Hunt is another winner! Carrie’s journey with the dowsing rods is captivating, and Wickstrom’s storytelling draws you right in. The illustrations are beautiful, adding to the magic of the tale. Wickstrom has a talent for turning everyday moments into extraordinary adventures. […]

Vacation Flirtation…or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Series) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Tanya Wall, February 2024

Vacation Flirtation…or More? by Stacey Komosinski My rating: 4 of 5 stars Escape to paradise with ‘Beachside Bliss’, a delightful romp that leaves you with a heart full of sunshine. Giuliana and Landon’s chemistry sizzles amidst the backdrop of Turks and Caicos, painting a vivid picture of love in the sand. The author crafts a […]

Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by – Review by Tanya Wall, February 2023

Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cray, the seal once again helps us to learn a lesson through a fun story with beautiful illustrations! As Cray loses his ball, a cascade of mishaps ensues, teaching us about honesty, guilt, apology, and forgiveness. Rhymes and illustrations increase the excitement […]

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Tanya Wall, January 2024

Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Having recently finished “Portrait of Deception,” the second installment in the Southwest Suspense series, I found the tale of Margo McAllister engaging. In Italy to pursue her photographic aspirations, Margo faces unexpected challenges after rejecting a dubious offer from a corrupt politician. The […]

Mission Improbable: Vietnam (A Blanche Murninghan Mystery) by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Tanya Wall, January 2024

Mission Improbable:Vietnam by Nancy Nau Sullivan My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Mission Improbable” by Nancy Nau Sullivan turned out to be a surprise gem, considering I didn’t realize it was the third book in the Blanche Murninghan Mystery series. Thankfully, you can dive into this one without feeling like you missed a beat. The […]

Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales Anthology by SE Smith, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Kyndra Hatch, Candace Colt, Natalie Palma, Winnie Winkle, Electra Gajdos, Stephanie Harrell, Pauline Baird Jones, Cassandra Chandler – Review by Tanya Wall, December 2023

Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales by Natalie Palma My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Festive Fates” earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars for its engaging mix of 11 short stories by a diverse group of authors. The anthology delivers a delightful holiday escape, seamlessly blending genres and capturing the spirit of Thanksgiving, […]

Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Tanya Wall, December 2023

Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another great book to buy your children if you are introducing a pet/dog into your family. This is a cute rhyming book that gives young children some ideas how to train and interact […]