Want to make an author’s day? Take a few minutes and let the world know what you thought of their book. Did you like the characters? Did the plot keep you turning pages? Did you laugh out loud? Writing a book review is like telling your friends why you liked or disliked something. They don’t […]
If you spend any amount of time on Instagram, here’s what you need to do. First, search the hashtag, “bookstagram,” and second, lose your life looking at all the beautiful photos of books you need to immediately go out and read! There’s a whole world of readers using the social media platform to support authors […]
Over the last year, I’ve recommended dozens of children’s books for you and your children to enjoy. But I realized I haven’t shared too many of the books I read on my own! If you want to stay updated regularly, be sure to check out my Goodreads page. But for today’s post, I thought I’d […]
We are two days away from Thanksgiving! While most of our favorite parts of this holiday include turkey, stuffing, and second-helpings, it’s also an important time to reflect on what we are thankful for, and remember why we are celebrating this national event. But your kids should be familiar with the history behind this day […]
With back-to-school season might come some back-to-school jitters for your young ones—whether they’re starting kindergarten, starting a new school, or making that big leap to junior high. But luckily there’s a way to get your kids excited about this new season, and surprise, it has to do with reading! These are my top recommendations for […]
I just saw Roald Dahl and Steven Spielberg’s movie, The BFG. (Big Friendly Giant to all you new guys.) It’s totally cool. For those who don’t know, it’s about this eight-year-old girl Sophie who gets snatched away from her orphanage bedroom by an awfully tall giant and whisked away to the giant’s cave way off […]
This past week, I has the opportunity to read two wonderful children’s books I think you would all love. Check out my review below. Maggie Larche’s two little books, Charlie Bingham Gets Clocked and Charlie Bingham Gets Serious are two utterly cute stories! About a boy’s serial misadventures in primary school (I’m guessing in about fourth grade). In Clocked, […]