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.

 

Giveaway, Blogiversary, and a Few Changes

I’m celebrating my two-year blogiverary! That’s right, I’ve been writing a book related post nearly ever week for two years! That’s over 100 posts! And I'm celebrating with some news and not one giveaway, but TWO! News and Changes And I’ve got some other exciting...

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5 Favorite Children’s Bibles

5 Favorite Children’s Bibles

As a Christian parent, I can read books all day to my kids, but if I'm failing to read God's word to them, what good am I really doing? I know I need this reminder to read our children's Bibles with my kids even when our days get busy. But with all of the children's...

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Wonder–Teaching Kids Compassion

Wonder–Teaching Kids Compassion

I just finished Wonder by RJ Palacio. Maybe I should say, I just finished sobbing through the ending of Wonder. My kids know it's not the tragic things that make me cry. It's the sentimental ones. And this book certainly knows how to tug on your heartstrings. In case...

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Favorite Fall Picture Books

Favorite Fall Picture Books

It's fall. Here in South Texas that means the couple trees that change color have a few yellow leaves and the temperature has finally dipped below 90 degrees... at least on some days. We mainly seem to experience autumn through books. So let me share a few of our...

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Circus Mirandus–Believing Is Seeing

Circus Mirandus–Believing Is Seeing

Circus Mirandus, by debut author Cassie Beasley, is a book about a boy, his dying grandfather, and a magic circus. But that's just the surface. This book, in my opinion, is really about faith. Like most good books, Circus Mirandus can be enjoyed on multiple levels....

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