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.
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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.
Art-Themed Novels for Middle Grade Readers
Maybe art has been on my mind a lot with the publication of my own art-themed novel, Beneath the Swirling Sky. I'd love to see more stories that pique kids' interest in art and creativity. Here's a round up to some of my favorite art-themed novels for middle grade...
Two Middle Grade Novels about Homelessness
These stories show young readers that homeless kids are just like them, with the same hopes and dreams.
A Little More Beautiful
A Little More Beautiful by Sarah Mackenzie combines modern expectations about language and length with a classic style and sensibility.
The Many Assassinations of Samir the Seller of Dreams
Full of imagination, humor, heart, and history, The Many Assassinations of Samir the Seller of Dreams is a story about the value of storytelling.
The Songs of a Warrior
The Songs of a Warrior is Biblically faithful retelling of the lives of Saul, Jonathan, and David with all the characterization and interest of a novel.
Milly Molly Mandy Stands the Test of Time
I tend to review new books. It's certainly not that I don't like old books. I love them! But sometimes, I think everybody already knows about all the wonderful children's books that have been around for a while. But when I was looking around for something to read to...
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