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.
5 Fabulous Picture Books About School
The school year is just around the corner. Perhaps your kids have already started! Let's celebrate with some picture books about school! These are some of the best picture books out there about school (including one about homeschooling)! Whether your kid is starting...
Win Prizes from the Reading Hopscotch Challenge
This summer has flown by for me! But, as promised, it's time to pass out prizes for the Summer Reading Hopscotch Challenge. Did you forget about the Challenge? No problem. I'll give you till the end of August for your kids to finish and you to register to win. (If you...
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Sometimes, you just need something that will make you laugh. In this crazy world, there are so many things we can stress about. And there are certainly times for serious subjects but don't miss out on the healing power of sharing funny stories, like Sideways Stories...
Indestructibles: Books Kids (Almost) Can’t Destroy
Here it is, all shiny and new, the book I'm going to try to destroy. Just typing that makes me cringe. And why do I want to destroy this book? Well, the name is an inherent challenge: "Indestructibles: Chew Proof, Rip Proof, Nontoxic, 100% Washable." We'll see about...
Mysterious Benedict Society: Start Great Conversations with this Read-Aloud
I have three words for you: Mysterious Benedict Society. If I made a list of my top ten read-alouds, this would be on it. We listened to the audio book recently, and although we'd read the book to my older kids before, it was fun to see my six-year-old experience the...
Raising Readers: 5 Must-Have Books for Parents
I was recently challenged by my librarian to participate in the adult summer reading contest. And that got me thinking. What books can I recommend to parents who want to instill a love of reading in their children? After all, summer is a great time to do a little...
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