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.
Best Summer Reading Programs, Contests, and Challenges 2018
It's time to think about summer reading programs 2018! I always get excited about summer reading programs, especially when the rewards are more books! We all want to avoid the summer slump, but remember, our goal is to get your kids excited about reading. If these...
Save Me A Seat: A Book About First Impressions
Save Me A Seat takes a deep dive into the perspective of two 10-year-old boys to show that the assumptions we make about other people are often wrong. Authors Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan team up in this novel to give authentic voice to the dual protagonists....
Unplugged: A Picture Book to Get Kids Unplugged and Outside
I've been looking forward to this new picture book for a while, and it did not disappoint! Reading Unplugged by Steve Antony will gently encourage your kids to turn off their screens and head outside. Most kids, given the choice, will choose screen time over creative...
I’m Just No Good At Rhyming: Read Aloud Poetry with Humor and Heart
When I finished reading I'm Just No Good at Rhyming (And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups) by Chris Harris, illustrated by Lane Smith, to my kids, my older two begged for their own copy of this hilarious book. We laughed together and formed...
Haiku for Kids: Books and Tools to Read and Write Haiku with Your Kids
April is National Poetry Month, which makes it a great time to introduce your kids to haiku. Haiku and quick to read, fun to write, and deceptively difficult to master. These books of haiku for kids will get you started. How to Haiku Haiku: Asian Arts & Crafts for...
Snow and Rose: An Enchanting Fairy Tale Retelling
I was enchanted by this lovely fairy tale. Snow and Rose by Emily Winfield Martin is a retelling of the story of Snow White and Rose Red. (Which, apparently, isn't at all the same story as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves). The Story Snow and Rose grow up in a...
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