*Early, early chapter book (like Amelia Bedelia), realistic fiction *6-year-old girl as main character *Rating: Well, I’m in love with the character, Katie Woo–this is just one book in a series. Young girls will eat these up and want more and more. Love the illustrations, too! Short, short summary: In Katie Woo: Moving Day, Katie [...]

*Chapter book, fantasy, for ages 7 to 9 (maybe 10) *Young dragon as main character *Rating: Dewi and the Seeds of Doom is a cute, humorous chapter book that kids will really enjoy–especially if they like dragons, adventure, and fantasy. Short, short summary: Dewi the dragon realizes something funny is going on at Castle Gloomsgor [...]

My publishing company for the picture book, Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire, and the Case of the Missing Cookies is Guardian Angel Publishing. This is a great company with a very supportive team of authors and illustrators. I thought I would share the books just released in September (see below) and also tell you about their [...]

If you missed my post about Pipper’s Secret Ingredients and this new chapter book series, Snoutz Adventures, by Jane Murphy (illustrated by Allison Fingerhuth), then you can check it out here at this link. If you have an elementary school-aged child (or teach them) that loves adventure, computers, cooking, glossy illustrations, and fun stories, then [...]

I have so many books to review that it’s time to do a round up! First, I must apologize to all three of these lovely authors that it has taken me this long to mention your books and showcase them on my blog. I am working on a new, better system (aren’t we all?), so [...]

Frederick Douglass For Kids: His Life and Times with 21 Activities (Chicago Review Press) Written by Nancy I. Sanders I’m so happy to have this book on my blog today! Frederick Douglass For Kids: His Life and Times with 21 Activities is a beautiful, comprehensive book for kids about this amazing historical figure. The photos [...]

*Non-fiction chapter book for kids 7 to 10 years old *8-year-old girl is the focus of the book *Rating: What an inspirational book! Kids will love Katrina and Winter: Partners in Courage. It’s one of those stories that teachers/parents can use to help children who are struggling with almost any self-esteem issue. Besides, who doesn’t [...]

I am not exaggerating by sharing this photo with you on a post that is about my road to publication. It has been ominous, just like this path in the woods. But I am here; I am ALMOST holding my book in my hand. Here’s my story–the shortened version–and what you can learn from it. [...]

Of course, Children’s Book Week is special to me–I am a children’s author, I blog about children’s books, and I am a parent (as well as former elementary school teacher). I think I love children’s and YA books better than adult books some times! And I know that I am not alone. But why are [...]

*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 [...]