If you're new here, I hope you'll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won't miss any fantastic giveaways! :) F.A.I.R.I.E.S.: Baptism By Fire is a new faith-based novel for kids and young teens that is sure to be loved by many.  I was especially excited when I first heard about it because it’s one...

The Odyssey Pop-Up Book from Sterling Publishing! This book is sooo gorgeous and surprisingly detailed from the illustrations to the pop-ups.  It isn’t just a pop-up book, though, it also features sliders and other fun things to be revealed inside.  One of my favorite pop-up scenes is a huge...

Michael Hague’s Treasury of Christmas Carols by Michael Hague Hardcover, Sterling Publishing, September 2011 Recommended for ages 3-6 Christmas Carols and Charming Illustrations Michael Hague’s Treasury of Christmas Carols is perfect for the holiday season!  This lovely book is most...

Two new children’s books books have been released by Abrams Books for Young Readers, a favorite publisher of ours: The Ugly Duckling Dinosaur by Cheryl Bardoe About the Book… (Book Synopsis) Once upon a time, seven tiny duck beaks pecked their way out of their eggs, but the eighth egg...

Quiet Bunny loves the bright colors of spring: the yellow ducks, green frogs, and blue jays-everything but his own brown, wintry white fur. It takes the help of a wise old owl for Bunny to realize that it’s the rainbow of colors-including his own-that makes the world so beautiful. Our Thoughts: This...

If you have young children, you know how much they love interactive books.  I’m talking about pop-up books, touch-n-feel books, and books with buttons you can push to make sounds – they’re always well-received in our household!  In fact, I confess to feeling a certain childlike wonder...

Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox Written by Susan Blackaby, Illustrated by Carmen Segovia Hardcover, Sterling Publishing, January 2011 Recommended for ages 4-8 This book will give you and your child hope that spring is coming again! Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox is a story of both the...

When I was a little girl, my absolute favorite “bible” was a Precious Moments themed bible.  I’ve always loved the illustrations and spent so much time looking at every detail of the characters’ sweet faces.  When I was given the opportunity to review the new Precious Moments...

Oh. My. Word.  This book is SO much fun, and not only this particular one but anything by Marilyn Scott-Waters!  While looking for information online about The Toymaker I was beyond thrilled to find that there is an entire website full of online printable toys to make yourself!  And they’re...

Thanks to Robin Currie, Emma has her own personal “Bible”, one that, as a board book, is significantly more hardy than mommy and daddy’s bibles.  It also has  clear, colorful illustrations on every page that depict a biblical event or story, as well as scripture references and a...

I love reading special books around Christmastime.  Last year Emma was too young, but this year she’s singing “Jingle Bells” and “O Christmas Tree” and getting into the spirit of Christmas.  Here are some excellent books recently released from Sterling Books for Kids that...

I’m loving the holiday books released by Sterling this year, but my absolute favorite to read with my daughter is Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Book Ever! Anything by Richard Scarry is wonderful.  I grew up with his books and am delighted to be able to share them with my own daughter! ...

More new  books from one of my favorite children’s book publishers, Abrams Books for Young Readers!  I’m delighted to introduce you to two of their new releases by amazing authors:  The Legend of the Golden Snail by Graeme Base, and Otis and Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever by Laura...

I have a blast collecting board books for my toddler.  There are so many great books teaching and reinforcing shapes, colors, letters, animals, and numbers!  When I was a little girl, I loved touch-and-feel books, and so I’ve made sure Emma has quite a few of those to pick from.  I know how...