I have been eagerly waiting for the launch of this new book, and I am excited to be able to share it on Perfect Picture Book Friday. It was written by a dear friend and was inspired by one of her beautiful daughters. Title: HOOP DREAMS Author: Julia Wilder Banta Illustrated by: 1000 Story Books […]
Fantastic You – a special book of encouragement for all children!
It’s Read Your World Day and I want to share a wonderful picture book filled with joy and encouragement. FANTASTIC YOU by Danielle Dufayet (author) and Jennifer Zivoin (illustrator) Magination Press 2019 The story begins… There’s one special person I’m always with… Can you guess who? This beautifully written picture book shares […]
Books Travel the World
As many of my followers know, I love books that are set in interesting and exciting places. I believe that book travel is one of the best ways to see the world. So today I am sharing a book that takes readers around the world and best of all, it was written by my good […]
MousterWorks – Let’s Go to a Museum!
It’s time for a bookish field trip! Summer is a wonderful time to visit a museum where you can explore and stay cool. MousterWorks, written and illustrated by Angela C. Hawkins, (Gnome Road Publishing 2025) is the perfect picture book to read as you begin a museum adventure. Young mice, Cosette and Pépin, join Grand-mère […]
Summer of Stories
Hello Friends, One of my favorite things about being an author is the opportunity to share my stories with children. I have had lots of opportunities this spring for author visits both virtual and in person. I hav received sweet notes from children who tell me that they are inspired now to write their own […]




