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.

 

Christmas Gifts for Young Bookworms

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...

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Picture Book Biographies of Your Favorite Authors

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...

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Books to Help Little Kids Deal With Big Emotions

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...

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The Real Boy: More than a Fractured Fairy Tale

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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Books About Books

Books About Books

Picture books about books may be a little meta, but they're also a whole lot of fun. Hopefully these books will inspire your kids to pull a few more books off the self for reading time. Books About Books The Good Little Book by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Marion...

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