I am super excited to host journaling guru Mari L. McCarthy on her current blog tour for the book, Dark Chocolate for the Journaler’s Soul. She is hosting a giveaway contest with this blog tour, and you can win ONE of these three prizes by leaving a comment or question at the end of this [...]

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Wise Bear William picture book giveaway last Monday. Random.org helped me pick a winner last night, and that person is. . .Beth Cato! Congratulations, Beth. Again, I know Arthur Wooten (author of Wise Bear William) and Bud Santora (illustrator) really appreciate your support, and so [...]

If you and your kids start feeling like this poor, bored dog by the middle of next week, never fear–I’ve got some ideas for you! In the meantime, don’t forget to go to Monday’s post and leave a comment about your favorite old toy for a chance to win Wise Bear William by Arthur Wooten, [...]

I’m so thrilled to host Arthur Wooten with his picture book Wise Bear William: The New Beginning (illustrated by Bud Santora) on my blog today. I am also excited to let you know that Arthur is providing one soft-cover copy to giveaway to a lucky reader–just leave a comment below and either say PICK ME! [...]

*Picture book, fantasy (talking animals) for preschoolers through second graders *Young swamp creatures as main characters *Rating: You know I LOVE a book that discreetly teaches children a lesson and gets them talking about life concepts. Catfish Kate and the Sweet Swamp Band does just that! Short, short summary: Catfish Kate is playing with her [...]

*Picture book, contemporary fiction for preschoolers through second graders *Young girl as main character *Rating: I liked the beginning of Madlenka Soccer Star a little more than the ending, but all in all, it is a cute book. It’s GREAT for any child who loves soccer or who gets into international games when they are [...]

If you haven’t visited my picture book giveaway yet for Chickens on the GO!, please do so now. You don’t want to miss this SUPER CUTE picture book. Click here. Now on to this FUNNY, FUNNY picture book that dog owners EVERYWHERE have to check out–this is another one of those picture books that are [...]

I am thrilled to share with you two super cute picture books by a TexHEN named Aunt Judy, who writes and illustrates (SO CUTE!) Chickens on the GO! and Chickens in the Know!. Aunt Judy was generous enough to send me both of her picture books, which I am sure any young reader will LOVE, [...]

*Author: Eve Yohalem *Publisher: Telemachus Press *Chapter book for readers 6 to 10 (actually it’s a collection of humorous short stories) *Bird and Grandpa as main characters *Rating: Kids will LOVE Grandpa Hates the Bird!. The stories have a great voice and are full of humor–a blessing in today’s kids’ lit! Short, short summary: “Every [...]