Here in California, we have had SO much rain! I, for one, am extremely grateful as we have been living through a drought. The Sierras are sparkling with snow, the rivers are flowing, and best of all the wild flowers are super blooming! I’ve been spending the last two weeks out enjoying the show and […]
Books
The Crayon Man – The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
It’s National Crayon Day and I think that is a great reason to celebrate. When I was a child, we shared a big box of well used crayons that was passed away. Somehow, I never found my favorite colors – magenta and midnight blue. How I longed for the box of 64 crayons with the […]
Get Ready, Mama! Laugh and Learn to establish routines
Every parent knows the struggle of getting children up, dressed, fed, and out the door to school. Sometimes it’s just so hard to get up! But what if it isn’t the child who is having trouble getting out of bed? GET READY, MAMA! Written by: Sharon Giltrow Illustrated by: Arielle Li Published by: EK Books 2022 […]
Celebrating SUMO JOE on Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023
Today is the 10th annual day to celebrate children’s books that showcase multicultural and diverse titles. I am excited to share a book perfect for martial arts fans – especially those interested in sumo wrestling. SUMO JOE by Mia Wenjen (author) and Nat Iwata (illustrator) Picture book for ages 4-8 Published by Lee […]
Happy Birthday, Christmas Child: A Counting Nativity Book
Hello Friends – I am so happy to share a new book and an interview with its creative and poetic author, Laura Sassi! We have a new baby in the family and Laura wrote the perfect board book for us to share with Alice Noelle. Take a peek… HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS CHILD: A Counting Nativity […]