Hi! I’m Carolyn. If you’re like me, you want to give your child the best books, books that will inspire laughter and touch touch their hearts.
But not every kid is the same, and you don’t have time to read all the books.
That’s why I’m here to help you find the right book for your child.
I’m also an author myself! You can learn more about my books at my Author Site.
Beneath the Swirling Sky is the award-winning first book of The Restorationists, a series about friendship, calling, and the power of art.
Book two, Between Flowers and Bones, releases September 10, 2024 from Waterbrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
You Go First: Virtual vs Real Friends
You Go First is an endearing story of friendship from Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Medal winning book Hello, Universe (which I haven't read yet). What appears to be a story about online friends ends up showing real-life friends are the most worthwhile....
Christmas Gifts for Young Bookworms
Looking for some bookish gifts for your young bookworms this Christmas? Want to stoke a love of reading? I'm sure you'll find something to love on this list! Book Box For family bonding with young children, I love this book box from Literaseeds. They've gone through...
Picture Book Biographies of Your Favorite Authors
Do you have a favorite author you'd love to introduce your kids to, but they aren't old enough yet? Or maybe they'd love to learn more about the author of their favorite picture books books. Either way, you just might find some of your family's favorite authors on...
The Faithful Spy: An Illustrated Biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I've been anticipating this illustrated juvenile biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for over a year! The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John Hendrix is a work of art. Hendrix challenges readers in their own view of responsibility, the...
Books to Help Little Kids Deal With Big Emotions
My husband is a pediatrician, so it's no surprise that he asked me to come up with a list of picture books to help little kids deal with big emotions. I found some great ones that may help your kids learn how to process their feelings better. (And thanks to those of...
The Real Boy: More than a Fractured Fairy Tale
You may have noticed the nod to Pinocchio in the title of The Real Boy. But Anne Ursu's book isn't a retelling. She takes elements and themes from the story of that wooden boy and weaves them into a fantastic tapestry that speaks to very real issues. The Story of The...
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