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 […]
A Little Trip to France
We have a new baby in our lives, and we dream of the places we can take her. Fortunately, we can start her travels early through books. Barefoot Books has just published a wonderful new series of board books, and we begin with OUR WORLD: FRANCE Words by Evelyne Holingue and art by Marguax […]
11 Beach Books for Young Readers
It’s National Beach Day and today I’m sharing a roundup of great beach books for kiddos who are beginning to read on their own. The great thing about early readers is that they are small and lightweight enough to tuck into your beach bag for a sunny day of reading. Don’t forget your sunscreen! […]




