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Violet and the Pie of Life {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on July 21, 2021 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Debra Green, Holiday House Publication, Violet and the Pie of Life | 1 Comment

After spending the majority of her school year looking at screens because of online distance-learning, the last think I wanted my daughter to do was stare at a TV or an iPad during the summer. In my opinion, summers are meant for running around outside and reading books. Luckily for my daughter, she got to read “Violet and the Pie of Life” which is a new book by Debra Green. So what is the book about? Here is a quick … [Read more...]

Am I a Unicorn? {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on December 6, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Am I a Unicorn, children's book, Stephanie Sorkin | 2 Comments

Am I a Unicorn - Book Cover

What is a unicorn? A unicorn is a one-of-a-kind, sparkly, and magical creature that look like a horse with a horn sticking out of its forehead. What happens when a unicorn breaks its horn, will he or she still be accepted? In Stephanie Sorkin’s latest book, “Am I a Unicorn?” readers will learn about one unicorn’s journey of self-acceptance. It all starts out when a young unicorn wakes up in the morning, rushes downstairs to eat the … [Read more...]

Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend {Book Giveaway}

Posted on October 5, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: anti-bullying books, Frenemy Jane, National Bullying Prevention Month, Stephanie Sorkin | 2 Comments

Frenemy Jane - Book

What do you do when a friendship sours and the person you thought was a friend is acting more like a frenemy? That’s the dilemma for young Maddie as she navigates her fickle friendship with Jane in the book, “Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend.” “Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend” tackles the complex problem of a child being bullied by someone that they once considered to be a friend. Jane doesn’t come in the typical bully package. … [Read more...]

Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel {Book Giveaway}

Posted on September 8, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: allergy awareness, nut allergy, Nutley the Nut-free Squirrel, Stephanie Sorkin | 6 Comments

Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel - book cover

"Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel" is a sweet book about a squirrel with a food allergy. Children will be delighted as they read about Nutley's journey to stay healthy with the support of his friends. This charming little squirrel won't let his nut allergy get in the way of living his best life! When my daughter was about 2 ½ years old, we had her tested for allergies. My husband is allergic to walnuts and I had a feeling that my daughter … [Read more...]

Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends {Book Giveaway}

Posted on August 4, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: children's book, Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends, Susan Marie, The Doggy Diva Show | 4 Comments

Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends - cover

Several years ago, our family adopted a rescue dog. She is a small, but mighty chihuahua and is the sweetest thing! When I heard about the book, "Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends” – I was immediately drawn to it because Miss Olive is a rescue pup. Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends, the second installment in the Miss Olive children’s book trilogy The Doggy Diva Diaries, continues the rescue dog’s adventures with the adored pup … [Read more...]

The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot {Book Giveaway}

Posted on July 13, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: children's book, Josh Gottsegen, OneLight Publishing, The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot | 4 Comments

Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot_book cover

As a child, I enjoyed summertime because it meant sleeping in, fun playdates, and spending time reading books that I enjoyed – novels and mysteries that transported me away to another time and place. With “The Adventures of Rockford T. Honeypot” – your child will be able to go on escapades with Rockford and his friends. As a young chipmunk, shy, bookish Rockford T. Honeypot had dreams of thrilling adventures across the forest. However, … [Read more...]

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