If you haven’t heard about the Pookster and Bubs series of books yet, you and your children are truly missing out!  But have no fear, I’m about to enlighten you.  After all, no one keeps their favorite books a secret, right?  Book-lovers are among the most pushy of all the people I’ve...

My two-year-old is obsessed with dogs.  Last night I took her to the park and someone brought their furry canine friend with them… Emma went nuts!  “Dog” was one of her first words, and even as a baby she would crawl as fast as she could after dogs in the park. I feel bad that...

All of the following books came to me for review through the wonderful Abrams Books for Young Readers.  Check out their online catalog if you have a moment – I’m sure you’ll see many books to add to your wishlist.  :-) These books are the tops! Especially the very first one. ...

The following books came to me for review from Abrams Books for Young Readers, a publishing company I am thrilled to be working with to bring you the very best in children’s books! They really do have the nicest books – my daughter and I have loved everything they’ve sent us.  The...

Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter by R. J. Anderson HarperCollins (April 2009) My Rating: ♥♥♥♥ (4/5 – I loved it!) Read my book review rating philosophy. (From R.J. Anderson’s official site) There are humans at the bottom of the garden, and a glimpse inside their forbidden House convinces...

When I was a kid, about 10, my grandma (now gone) gave me a very cool Christmas present. One of the most thoughtful she ever gave me, actually. It was a personalized adventure book starring me! I went on an adventure with Santa Claus and my sister, and I was enthralled. There’s nothing more...

The Super Hungry DinosaurWritten by Martin WaddellIllustrated by Leonie LordDial Books for Young ReadersRating: ♥♥♥♥♥ (5/5) Are you ready for a dinosaur adventure? Well, Hal and his little dog Billy are! They take on a super hungry dinosaur with a courage that most of us would not have in...

My Story Bible: 66 Favorite StoriesWritten by Jan GodfreyIllustrated by Paola Bertolini GrudinaTyndale House Publishers, 2008My Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ (5/5) I received My Story Bible to review through the Tyndale Book Blogger Network, and I’m very pleased with it! I’ve wanted to be sure...

The I Believe Bunny by Tish RabeThomas Nelson (Christian publisher), July 2009Age 4-8Rating: ♥♥♥♥ (4 out of 5) The I Believe Bunny is a super sweet introduction to the I Believe Bunny Series by Tish Rabe. It tells the tale of a little bunny who comes across a mouse in trouble. Through faith...

I Don’t Want a Posh Dog! by Emma DoddLittle, Brown Young ReadersJune 1, 2009Ages 2-5 This delightful children’s book (for ages 2-5) allows us to follow in the wake of an adorable little girl who knows exactly what she doesn’t want in a dog. As she comes upon them, she shows us the...

Bella and Bean Written by Rebecca DotlichIllustrated by Aileen LeijtenAthenium (February 10, 2009)Ages 4-8 In this sweet and charmingly illustrated story, Bella and Bean are two mice who are best friends. The day dawns and Bella is ready to spend it sitting at her small desk doing what she loves best...

This month’s subject: Dog stories! I’m glad I can participate in another 5 Minutes for Books Children’s Classics carnival – this time we’re linking up and talking about favorite dog stories and classics to read with children. As a kid, I absolutely loved animals. I also...

I remember as a child having a friend who didn’t know the story of Noah’s ark. I was flabbergasted! How could anyone not have heard about Noah’s ark? I told my friend the story as best I knew how, and telling it to someone who didn’t know it really brought it to life in a...